![PMR resident Dr. Akhil Shori with his wife and child.](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/header/public/image_6483441_0.jpg?itok=M9XLfd49)
PM&R Resident Spotlight: Dr. Akhil Shori
Previous PM&R Chief Resident, Dr. Amanda Day, spearheaded a fun initiative for the community to get to know our residents. The PM&R resident spotlight is on PGY2, Dr. Akhil Shori.
Where did you go to medical school?
I did medical school from Nepal and was fortunate to finish Orthopaedic residency in India. It was a great learning experience.
What drew you to the field of PM&R?
Seeing chronic back pain patients during my Orthopedic residency, with multiple back surgeries, residual pain, started me researching how to help these patients. That's where I found PM&R. Treating the patients in a multidisciplinary approach and tapering the management to individual patient needs is what attracted me the most.
Why the University of Minnesota for your PM&R training?
Coming to UMN for the Interview, I felt like it was a well-knit program and very homey. After completing one year here and seeing all the five sites where we train, I can say I have zero regrets for picking the program. All the different sites bring unique experiences, learning/research opportunities and prep us well for the future. And most importantly Dr. Tonkin (our PD) always takes care of all the residents.
What advice would you give a current applicant hoping to match PM&R?
Learning is a lifelong process that never stops and if you really want to help patients by providing comprehensive care, PM&R is the right choice for you.
![Four PM&R residents in Minneapolis at Stone Arch Bridge](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/image_6487327.jpg)
What are your favorite things about the Twin Cities?
All the different lakeside restaurants, people, breweries and of course the beautiful stone arch bridge.
What are your interests within PM&R?
I am interested in Pain, MSK disorders with research interests in prehab.
What is a fun fact about yourself?
I have played ping pong at state level back in India.
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