Our Residents

Class of 2023

William Barbosa, M.D. 

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_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@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@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@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@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@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.

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 2026

Bryce Aidukaitis, MD

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@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@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@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@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@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  

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@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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