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Class of 2023

William Barbosa, M.D.William Barbosa 

william_barbosa@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Walworth, New York

Medical School:  New York University School of Medicine

William Barbosa is a PGY-4 Resident in Adult Neurology.  He attended medical school at New York University School of Medicine after obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Brown University.  Born in Puerto Rico and raised near the Rochester area, he enjoys playing guitar, soccer, traveling, outdoor activities, and catching up with friends in his spare time.   

Jordan Carrier, M.D.

Jordan Carrier

jordan_teachout@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Kalamazoo, Michigan

Medical School:  Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine

Jordan Carrier is a PGY-4 resident in Adult Neurology. She attended Michigan State University for medical school after obtaining her bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Sciences and French from Western Michigan University. As a Michigander, Jordan enjoys spending her time with her dogs (Winston and Dobby) and husband at Great Lakes beaches and trails. She is looking forward to remaining in Rochester for Neuroimmunology Fellowship after graduation. 

Patrick Curry, M.D.

Patrick Curry

patrick_curry@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Ellicott City, Maryland

Medical School:  University of Maryland

Patrick Curry is a PGY-4 Resident in Adult Neurology. He attended medical school at the University of Maryland after earning a degree in Biology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Originally from Ellicott City, MD, Patrick enjoys hiking, traveling, playing tennis, and playing music. He plans to pursue a neuromuscular fellowship.

Why I chose Rochester:  I chose Rochester because of the wonderful people and learning opportunities.

Cara Doyle, D.O.

Cara Doyle

cara_doyle@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Buffalo, New York

Medical School:  Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Cara Doyle is a PGY-4 Resident in Adult Neurology. She attended medical school at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine in North Carolina. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a second major in Spanish from SUNY Fredonia. She is originally from Buffalo, NY (GO BILLS!) Cara enjoys spending time with her pups—her Golden doodle, Henry and her lab/pit rescue, Koa. She also enjoys singing, Mario kart, crosswords, weightlifting, breweries, and adventuring with her husband, Zak. Next year, she will be moving to Ohio for her Vascular Neurology Fellowship at Case Western Reserve.

Kelsey Jensen, M.D.

Kelsey Jensen

kelsey_jensen@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Edina, Minnesota

Medical School:  Case Western Reserve University

Kelsey Jensen is a PGY-4 Resident in Adult Neurology. She attended medical school at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine after earning a degree in Neuroscience at Pomona College. Kelsey is originally from Minnesota. Her interests include listening to too many podcasts, cooking, cross stitch and coming up with new nicknames for/catering to the every whim of her lovely dog.

Nami Shah, M.D.

Nami Shah

nami_shah@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Medical School:  University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Nami Shah is a PGY-4 resident in Adult Neurology. She is planning to pursue a fellowship in movement disorders after residency. She was part of the Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS) program and attended University of Rochester for both college and medical school. She completed a degree in Brain and Cognitive Sciences.  In her spare time, Nami enjoys cooking, watching movies, trying new restaurants, traveling, and reading.  

Neil Sielski, M.D.

Neil Sielski

neil_sielski@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Williamsville, New York

Medical School:  University of Buffalo

Neil Sielski is a PGY-4 Resident in Adult Neurology. He graduated from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo after obtaining his bachelor's in Biological Sciences from the University of Notre Dame. Neil is originally from Buffalo where he enjoys spending time with family, friends, and dog. After completion of residency he will be pursuing a fellowship in Neuro-Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Oskar Wielgus, M.D.

Oscar Wielgus

oskar_wielgus@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Chicago, Illinois

Medical School:  Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland

Oskar A. Wielgus is a PGY-4 Resident in Adult Neurology.  He attended medical school at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland after obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Benedictine University in Chicago, Illinois. He met his wife Elizabeth in Krakow, who joins him at the University of Rochester as a fellow in Child Adolescent Psychiatry. He is a proud father of one (Amelia) with a second on the way, as well as his bearded dragon Reptar and adopted cat El. Born in Poland, he continues to speak fluent Polish. He plans on completing a sleep medicine fellowship

Class of 2024

Shubhdeep Ahden, D.O.

Shubhdeep Ahden

shubhdeep_ahden@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

Shubhdeep Ahden is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology. He graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, NY in 2020. After spending his childhood in India, he moved to Canada where he completed his high school and obtained his bachelor’s degree in Physiology from McMaster University. Shubh loves spending time with his wife, Rupina, and cavapoo-pom, Bruno.  Shub loves astronomy, sports, video games, trivia nights, escape rooms, trying new foods, and collecting souvenirs from places he has traveled to.

Felicia Cooper Overmiller, M.D.

Felicia Cooper Overmiller

felicia_cooperovermiller@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Philadelphia, PA

Medical School:  Penn State College of Medicine

Felicia Cooper Overmiller is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology. She attended Penn State for medical school after obtaining her master's in Biomedical Sciences from Thomas Jefferson University and bachelor's in Behavioral Neuroscience from Lehigh University.  Originally from west Philadelphia (born and raised), Felicia enjoys cooking and hosting dinner parties. She loves camping, fire foods, and hanging out with baby goats on local farms. In her spare time she watches and relates to the characters in Scrubs.

 

Kathryn F. Eszes, M.D., M.P.H.

Kathryn F. Eszes

Kathryn_eszes@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Sussex, Wisconsin

Medical School:  University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Katie Eszes is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology.  She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI in 2020.  She also attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison where she earned a biology degree with a focus in neurobiology.  Katie enjoys hiking and camping and is looking forward to exploring the new trails and terrain here in New York. She also likes playing with her two cats (Ingot and Nugget), trying new board games, and exploring local breweries and wineries.  

Maxime Jean, M.D., Ph.D.

Maxime Jean

maxime_jean@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Medical School:  University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Maxime (Max) Jr. Jean is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology. He attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine for his MD/PhD training after obtaining his bachelor degree in Biology from Barry University located in Miami, FL. Originally from Haiti, Max enjoys exercising, watching world cup football, trying different cuisines, going to museums and spending time with his family.

Christina Perri, M.D.

Christina Perri

christina_perri@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Holbrook, New York

Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

Christina Perri is a PGY-3 Resident in Adult Neurology.  She attended Stony Brook University School of Medicine, where she obtained both her medical degree and a master’s degree in Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Providence College, where she studied Biology, Psychology, and Neuroscience and graduated from the Liberal Arts Honors Program. From Long Island, New York, Christina holds strong opinions about pizza and bagels and enjoys reading, writing, and learning new musical instruments (pipe organ is next on the list!).

David Sandness, M.D.

David Sandness

david_sandness@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Duluth, MN

Medical School: University of Minnesota

David Sandness is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 2020. He attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, majoring in Biology and History. A lifelong Minnesotan and part-time Pennsylvanian, David enjoys camping, canoeing and following Pittsburgh sports. He enjoys exploring Greater Rochester with his wife and two young children and is learning to live amongst Bills fans.​

Carlos Vervloet Sollero, M.D.

Carlos Vervloet Sollero

carlos_vervloetsollero@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Medical School:  Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Carlos Sollero is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology.  He attended medical school in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  He enjoys outdoor activities (hiking kayaking, stand-up paddling), travelling, playing guitar and attending concerts.  He also enjoys cooking Brazilian barbeque with his wife and watching soccer. 

 

 

Andrew Thierman, M.D. Andrew Thierman

andrew_thierman@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: 

Medical School:  University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Andrew Thierman s a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2020. He attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD as an undergraduate, majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. A lifelong resident of the east coast, he was whisked away to Oklahoma prior to starting medical school to teach high school math and science in Oklahoma City. He is excited to explore the restaurants and breweries of Rochester and the beautiful parks in western New York with his wife, Tina, and two Australian Shepherds, Dexter and Abby. 

Class of 2025

Dawling Dionisio Santos, M.D., Ph.D. Dawling Dionisio Santos

dawling_dionisiosantos@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Dawling A. Dionisio Santos is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology. He studied Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Puerto Rico. He then went through the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Rochester and obtained a Ph.D. in Neuroscience where he studied the role of neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease. In his free time, Dawling enjoys reading neuroscience non-fiction, exploring the Adirondacks region with his wife, and playing Pokemon Go.

 

April M. Henry, M.D., M.Ed.April Henry

April_henry@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Jacksonville, Florida

Medical School:  Pennsylvania State University

April Henry is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology who attended Penn State College of Medicine for her MD and Masters in Education. She grew up in Florida, where She studied biology at the University of North Florida and received her Bachelors of Science. Her interests outside of medicine are spending time with her two adorable dogs, reading non-medical literature, and ice skating. She is also interested in medical education and academic medicine.

 

Christopher Higginbotham, M.D.

Christopher Higginbotham

christopher_higginbotham@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Woodinville, Washington

Medical School:  Stony Brook University School of Medicine

Christopher Higginbotham is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology who attended Stony Brook University School of Medicine on Long Island, NY after studying Biology and History at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. He grew up hiking, backpacking, and skiing in the Pacific Northwest, and still continues that exploration through the Northeast U.S. when time permits. In shorter runs of free time, he enjoys playing tennis, squash, reading, cooking, and the continued exploration of biology, astronomy, history, and geopolitics. He has growing interests in teaching, palliative care, vascular neurology, and neuro intensive care.

 

Thomas W. Johnson, M.D., Ph.D.Thomas Johnson

Thomas_johnson@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Vancouver, Canada

Medical School:  University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Thomas Johnson is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology.  Thomas is originally from Vancouver, Canada, where he attended the University of British Columbia.  He then moved to Calgary, Canada, where he completed his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering with a Specialization in Medical Imaging in 2017.  Continuing his eastward march, he attended the University of Rochester for medical school, obtaining his M.D. in 2021.  His academic interests include bedside neuroimaging modalities and their use in the intensive care unit, engineering in neurology and cerebrovascular pathophysiology in traumatic brain injury.  In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and corgi pup, cycling, skiing and playing guitar.

 

Jonathan Nutt, M.D.Jonathan Nutt

jonathan_nutt@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: North Canton, Ohio

 

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Jon Nutt is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology. Jon is originally from northeast Ohio, where he attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine after studying biochemistry and molecular biology at The College of Wooster. His interests include neuroimmunology and general neurology. In his free time, Jon enjoys hiking, fishing, good food and watching the Cleveland Browns.

 

Stephen Powell, M.D. Stephen Powell

stephen_powell@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: East Berlin, Pennsylvania

 

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Stephen Powell is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology. He attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry where he earned his MD with Distinction in Community Health. Prior to this, at the University of Rochester he obtained bachelor degrees in both Brain & Cognitive Sciences (with a focus on psycholinguistics) and Biology, as well as minors in Psychology and American Sign Language. He then spent an additional fifth year in their Take 5 program, exploring African Economic Development. Originally from a farm in south-central Pennsylvania, Stephen celebrates Fastnacht Day and will be impressed if you pronounce “Lancaster” correctly. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys juggling and other circus arts, humor, traveling, social dancing, board games, reading, and spending time with his two cats — Mika and Katara.​ His interests also include medical education, community health, global health, and Deaf health.​

Jennifer Purks, M.D.Jen Purks

jennifer_purks@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Bedford, MA

Medical School:  Georgetown University School of Medicine

Jennifer Purks is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology. She graduated from Georgetown School of Medicine, where she completed a Health Justice Track. She garnered a Bachelor’s of Science from Georgetown University in Biology of Global Health and minored in Mathematics. Between her degrees she worked for three years as the Program Manager of Clinical Trials at the Georgetown Medstar Huntington Disease Care, Education, and Research Center. Jen originally hails from Bedford, MA, a small town outside Boston.  In her free time, Jen enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, hiking, rock climbing, playing tennis, swimming, dancing, ice skating, and the Red Sox. Her clinical interests include patient reported outcomes, health justice advocacy, regulatory science, drug development, and movement disorders.

Elizabeth Stackhouse, M.D.Elizabeth Stackhouse

elizabeth_stackhouse@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Medical School:  Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Elizabeth Stackhouse is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology who attended the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania after studying biochemistry at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has growing interests in medical education and patient advocacy. Elizabeth grew up in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, a small town outside of Philadelphia. In her time outside the hospital she loves hiking, traveling, cooking, music, and spending time with her two cats.

Class of 2026

Bryce Aidukaitis, MDBryce Aidukaitis

bryce_aidukaitis@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Harrisonburg, Virginia

Medical School:  Eastern Virginia Medical School

Bryce Aidulaitis is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology.  Bryce Aidukaitis is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology. Bryce studied biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia and attended Eastern Virginia Medical School. He worked in software development before medical school and his interests include cybersecurity and the electronic medical record. He enjoys kayaking, video games, ethical hacking, all things Star Wars, and spending time with his wife and three children.

Kyra Curtis, MD Kyra Curtis

kyra_curtis@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Colorado Springs, Colorado

Medical School:  University of Texas Medical Branch, Galvaston, TX

Kyra Curtis is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology. She’s originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, but moved to Texas to attend Baylor University where she received her B.S. in Biology with a minor in Anthropology. She attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX prior to moving to Rochester for residency. She is passionate about underserved care and is interested in subspecializing in neuroimmunology. In her free time she enjoys gardening, hiking, camping and other outdoor activities with her husband and two dogs. 

Tiffany Duong, MD Tiffany Duong

tiffany_duong@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Vienna, Virginia

Medical School:  University of Virginia

Tiffany Duong is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology who attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine after graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park. She has growing interests in general neurology, movement disorders, and neuroimmunology. In her free time, she enjoys listening to new music, gardening, and exploring local restaurants.

Anna Gershteyn, MD  Anna Gershteyn

anna_gershteyn@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Odessa, Ukraine

Medical School:  University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Anna Gershteyn is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology. She was born in Odessa, Ukraine, but has been a Rochester native since moving to the US. She attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry where she earned her MD with Distinction in Research. Prior to medical school, Anna attended the University of Rochester where she double-majored in Neuroscience and Spanish with a Clinical Psychology minor. Anna is interested in geriatric neurology, neuropalliative care, research, and teaching. When not at the hospital, Anna enjoys traveling, eating good food, playing board games, Harry Potter and LOTR marathons and spending time with family and friends (especially her husband and corgi, Dobby).

Allen Hoste, MD Allen Hoste

allen_hoste@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Lockport, New York

Medical School:  SUNY Upstate Medical University

Allen Hoste is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology who attended SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY after studying pharmacology and toxicology at the University at Buffalo. He was born and raised in Western New York and enjoys hiking, camping, cooking Italian food, and spending time with his two younger brothers. He is interested in neurointensive care and neuroimmunology as future specialties and thoroughly enjoys teaching medical students and learning as a team. 

Alexandra Kuhajda, MD  Alexandra Kuhajda

alexandra_kuhajda@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Baltimore, Maryland

Medical School:  Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Alexandra Kuhajda is a PGY-1 Resident in Adult Neurology who attended the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She studied Molecular and Cellular Biology as an undergraduate at Johns Hopkins University and afterwards obtained a Masters of Health Science from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. In her free time she enjoys reading, appreciating the outdoors, working with animals, and has a growing interest in research and healthcare advocacy. 

AJ Logosh, MD  AJ Logosh

joseph_logosh@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Rochester, New York

Medical School:  University of Texas Health Science Center

AJ Logosh is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology who attended the University of Texas Health science Center in San Antonio, Texas after studying biology at Sacred Heart University. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball, disc golf, exploring local craft breweries, and spending quality time with his wife, Allie. He has growing interests in epilepsy, vascular neurology, teaching, and neuro-ethics.

Namita Patel, MD  Namita Patel

namita_patel@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown:  Toronto, Canada

Medical School:  Virginia Commonwealth University

Namita Patel is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology. She was born in India and raised in Toronto, Canada. She graduated with High Distinction from the University of Toronto with a double major in Human Biology and Psychology. For the subsequent two years, she developed a passion for clinical research and scientific inquiry through a number of research positions in neuroscience, clinical psychology, geriatric psychiatry, and neurology. Then, medical training brought her to Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, where she developed an interest in global health through the Acute Care and System Strengthening in Low Resource Settings (ACCESS) program. She has growing interests in neuromuscular disease, clinical research, medical education, health equity, and global health. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, outdoor activities (hiking, kayaking, camping), trying new cuisines, cooking, painting, yoga, and HIIT workouts. ​

 

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