Fellows & Alumni

Meet Our Fellows


Erica Stoddard, MD - PGY7
Erica Stoddard

Hometown: Louisville, KY

Medical School: University of Cincinnati

Residency School: HCA-HealthOne

Fellowship: Vascular Neurology, University of Minnesota

Why did you decide to come to the program? In addition to being a well known for Neurology and the opportunity to learn from great physicians, the combined vascular-endovascular program allows for smooth transition into my future career.

What are your plans after fellowship: I would ideally like to work in Colorado.

Coolest/geekiest/most random thing about you: I am a LARPer, cosplayer and gamer. 

If you weren't a physician, you would be... an Air Force pilot

Dania Qaryouti, MD - PGY7
Fellow Dania Qaryouti

Hometown: Amman, Jordan

Medical School: University of Jordan

Residency School: University of New Mexico

Fellowship: Vascular Neurology, University of Minnesota

Why did you decide to come to the program? Honestly, I just felt it in my heart that this program is the right one after the interview. Everyone was nice and friendly. U of M has an excellent reputation in neurovascular training. My husband is going to be a hospitalist in IM at U of M. We are not used to cold as we come from Jordan (Weather is basically warm) but we are super excited for the weather and cold related activities. 

What are your plans after fellowship: Working as an attending in interventional neurology.

What is your favorite Minnesota activity: All the cold-related activities and spending time at the lakes!

Coolest/geekiest/most random thing about you: Marathon Runner

If you weren't a physician, you would be... an Olympic/professional Marathon Runner

Monika Manchanda, MD - PGY6
Monika Manchanda photo

Medical School: American University of Antigua – College of Medicine, summa cum laude

Residency: Neurology, The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, KS

Fellowship: Vascular Neurology, Northwestern/McGaw Medical Center, Chicago, IL