Natalia Chunga Iturry is a PGY-4 resident in Adult Neurology. She is originally from Lima, Peru, where she attended San Fernando Medical School at San Marcos University. After graduating, she spent a year doing research in neuropsychiatric disorders with diffusion tensor imaging at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Her interests include translational medicine and public health. In her free time, Natalia enjoys hiking, watching sports, exploring bakeries, and cooking Peruvian food.
Jennifer Corcoran is a PGY-4 resident in Adult Neurology. She attended medical school at the University of Rochester after earning a degree in chemistry from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. She is originally from Manasquan, NJ, a small town at the beautiful Jersey shore. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys cooking, reading non-medical literature, and hiking.
Matthew Dupree is a PGY-4 resident in Adult Neurology. He attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma after earning a degree in Biology at Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma City. As a transplant from Oklahoma he finds the summers absolutely gorgeous and is really looking forward to having a true fall. He enjoys hiking, traveling, taking his dog on walks, exploring the new surrounding food scene, slowing down to spend some time with friends, and basically anything else that allows him to be outside for even just a little bit. That is at least the case until winter comes, so he's told.
Andrew Huang is a PGY-4 resident in Adult Neurology who attended the Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine in Hanover, New Hampshire after studying philosophy and molecular & cell biology at the University of California, Berkeley. He has enjoyed longer distance running, squash, tennis, reading the new yorker, and the nyt's modern love column. He has growing interests in teaching, medical ethics, the philosophy of medicine, palliative care, and neuro intensive care.
Michael Ibarra is a PGY-4 resident in Adult Neurology. He attended medical school at the Long School of Medicine in San Antonio after earning a degree in Biology from Texas Tech University. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and raised in El Paso, Texas. In his spare time he enjoys working out, playing basketball, reading noir books, and traveling.
Diana Z. Li is a PGY-4 Resident in Adult Neurology. She attended medical school at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University after earning a degree in Human Evolutionary Biology from Harvard. She was born in Philadelphia and raised in Montgomeryville, PA. In her spare time, she enjoys music, painting, traveling, and exploring local cuisines.
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-3 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-3 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. Originally from southwest Michigan, Jordan enjoys spending her time with her dog (Winston) and husband at Great Lakes beaches and trails.
Patrick Curry, M.D.
patrick_curry@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland
Medical School: University of Maryland
Patrick Curry is a PGY-3 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-3 Resident in Adult Neurology. She attended medical school at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lillington, North Carolina. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Biology with a second major in Spanish from SUNY Fredonia in Fredonia, NY. Cara enjoys spending time with her pups—her Golden doodle, Henry and her lab/pit rescue, Koa. She also enjoys singing, Mario kart, weightlifting, and listening to her record player.
Kelsey Jensen, M.D.
kelsey_jensen@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Edina, Minnesota
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University
Kelsey Jensen is a PGY-3 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-3 resident in Adult Neurology. 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, trying new restaurants, traveling, and reading.
Why I chose Rochester: I chose the University of Rochester due to the strength of the neurology program in regards to resident education; our outstanding program director; and the warmth and camaraderie between the residents.
Our program provides ample opportunities to hone skills in medical education and research and continues to grow ever better with the guidance of incredible resident and faculty leadership.
Neil Sielski, M.D.
neil_sielski@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Williamsville, New York
Medical School: University of Buffalo
Neil Sielski is a PGY-3 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 his golden doodle Toby. Clinical interests include epilepsy and headache medicine.
Oskar Wielgus, M.D.
oskar_wielgus@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Medical School: Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Oskar A. Wielgus is a PGY-3 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 resident in the fast track program for Child Adolescent Psychiatry. Born in Poland, he continues to speak fluent Polish at home and enjoys traveling around Europe, hiking and playing basketball. Clinically, his interests include medical education, neurocritical care and neuro-oncology.
Class of 2024
Shubhdeep Ahden, D.O.
shubhdeep_ahden@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Shubhdeep Ahden is a PGY-2 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 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.
feliciad_cooper@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine
Felicia Cooper is a PGY-2 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_eszes@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Sussex, Wisconsin
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Katie Eszes is a PGY-2 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@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-2 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@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Holbrook, New York
Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Christina Perri is a PGY-2 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!).
Why I chose Rochester: These were the people I remembered the most; I could see myself working with them, learning from them, and spending time with them in and outside of work.
David Sandness, M.D.
david_sandness@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Duluth, MN
Medical School: University of Minnesota
David Sandness is a PGY-2 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_vervloetsollero@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Medical School: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Carlos Sollero is a PGY-2 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@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown:
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Andrew Thierman s a PGY-2 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_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-1 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@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Medical School: Pennsylvania State University
April Henry is a PGY-1 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@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Woodinville, Washington
Medical School: Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Christopher Higginbotham is a PGY-1 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@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Thomas Johnson is a PGY-1 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 fiancee and corgi pup, cycling, skiing and playing guitar.
Jonathan Nutt, M.D.
jonathan_nutt@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: North Canton, Ohio
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Jon Nutt is a PGY-1 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@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: East Berlin, Pennsylvania
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Stephen Powell is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology who attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry where he earned his MD with Distinction in Community Health. Prior to this, Stephen obtained bachelor degrees in Brain & Cognitive Sciences and Biology from the University of Rochester. Originally from a farm in south-central Pennsylvania, he celebrates Fastnacht Day and will be impressed if you pronounce “Lancaster” correctly. Stephen enjoys juggling, humor, traveling, social dancing, reading, and spending time with his two cats — Mika and Katara. His interests also include teaching, community health, and Deaf health.
Jennifer Purks, M.D.
jennifer_purks@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Bedford, MA
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Jennifer Purks is a PGY-1 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@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Elizabeth Stackhouse is a PGY-1 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 teaching, advocacy, and neuro critical care. In her free time she loves baking, cooking, spending time outdoors, and music.