Fellows & Alumni

Hometown: Edina, MN
Medical School: Case Western Reserve School
Residency School: University of Rochester
Why did you decide to come to the U of M MD Neurology Program: I love Minnesota and was already excited for the opportunity to move back and serve/learn from the community I grew up in. When I interviewed at the U of M I felt very at home with the folks that I talked to and was very impressed by clinical opportunities available as part of this program. I also heard great things about the program as I was considering options. ​​​​​​​
What do you enjoy most about the program: Definitely the people. At our recent meet up at AAN, the department sent myself and my co-fellow cards with well wishes. That confirmed that I chose the right program for me and is on my desk as I prepare to move!​​​​​​​
What are your plans after fellowship: I would like to stay in academic medicine as I enjoy teaching. I'm looking forward to further exploring movement disorders and refining this plan during my training!​​​​​​​
What is your favorite Minnesota activity: Viewing crop art at the State Fair.​​​​​​​
Coolest/geekiest/most random thing about you: I am an avid cross stitcher. I learned as a kid and got back into it in medical school as a way to unwind.
If you weren't a physician, you would be: a baker

Hometown: Born in Bogotá, Colombia; grew up in Chicago, IL
Medical School: Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency School: Mass General Brigham
Why did you decide to come to the U of M MD Neurology Program: Robust DBS program, and closer to family.
What are your plans after fellowship: Staying in academic medicine primarily as a clinician with involvement in clinical trials and medical education.
What is your favorite Minnesota activity: Pontoon rides on the lake.
Coolest/geekiest/most random thing about you: I am an avid comic book reader and collector.
If you weren't a physician, you would be... a comic book creator