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NORTHWESTERN NEUROLOGY MAY 2020

Northwestern Neurology Newsletter

EDITOR: BRIAN STAMM

“Major kudos to Nick “FUNdoscopy Hac (PGY-4), his lecture series was phenomenal” — Rafal Sobota (PGY-3)

“Major kudos to Deb Huang (PGY-2) and Alex Moise (PGY-3) for graciously providing coverage for me while my wife’s mother and uncle were simultaneously, critically ill from COVID-19.” - Brian Stamm (PGY-2)

Major kudos to Christina Lineback (PGY-3) for coordinating the extensive coverage schedule and wellness snacks for all the residents! - All the residents

Kudos to Catherine Daley (neuromuscular fellow) for dropping off a bunch of snacks and coffee to the resident workroom! - All the residents

“Kudos to Kristen Galic (infusion center RN) for getting IV steroids for a patient during a pandemic! - Shuby Priyadarshini (PGY-2)

“Kudos to Brian Stamm (PGY-2) on his evaluation of a young stroke patient overnight with acute onset weakness. The patient said he gave a million reasons why he was “not having a stroke” but due to the astute evaluation and concern he felt very well cared for.” - Dr. Caprio

“Kudos to Dr. LaFaver for being very kind about seeing COVID patients independently without residents.” - Shuby Priyadarshini (PGY-2)

“Kudos to Nicholas Reish (stroke fellow) for being a fantastic fellow and stepping up to help out with complex patients from the ICU! - Deb Huang (PGY-2)

Kudos to Alyssa Molina (attending RN) for her hard work and dedication — even amidst a pandemic, she has navigated complex discharges with enthusiasm and grace. - All the residents

“Kudos to Alex Gough (program coordinator) for including us in his Wednesday Trivia Nights. They are a blast!” - All the residents

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KUDOS!

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KUDOS TO OUR FELLOWS!

Clinical Neurophysiology/Epilepsy George Culler | Dartmouth-Hitchcock, NH Atif Sheikh | University of North Carolina

Movement Disorders Danielle Larson | Northwestern

SPECIAL CONGRATS TO PAULA KYUNGJUNG LEE (EPILEPSY FELLOW) ON HER BABY BOY!

FOR GRADUATING & FINDING AMAZING JOBS!

Neuromuscular Catherine Daley| Northshore

Paula is also staying at Northwestern for another

year to complete a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology,

2020-2021!

Neurocritical Care Ameeta Karmarkar | Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, SC Shannon Hextrum | Tulane, New Orleans Viren Patel | Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle

More fellow job announcements to come in next month’s newsletter!