Neurology Residency Programs Vanderbilt University Medical Center Robert L. Macdonald, M.D., Ph.D. Professor and Chairman David Charles, M.D. Residency Program Director Associate Professor and Vice-Chair of Education.

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Neurology Residency Programs Vanderbilt
University Medical Center
Robert L. Macdonald, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Chairman
David Charles, M.D.
Residency Program Director
Associate Professor and Vice-Chair of
Education and Development
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Vanderbilt University
VUMC Clinical Facilities
Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH)
 Veterans Administration Medical Center
 Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital (VCH)
 Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
 Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH)
 The Vanderbilt Clinic (TVC)
 Preston Research Building Clinic (PRB)
 Medical Center East Clinic (MCE)
 Vanderbilt 100 Oaks MS Clinic
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VUMC Academic/Research Facilities
Neurology Department - Medical Center North
 Medical Research Building III
 Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
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MRBIII
MCN
VAMC
MCE
VUH
TVC
PRB
VCH
VPH
VSRH
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
VPH
VCH TVC PRB
VSRH
VUH
MCE
VAMC
MCN
MRBIII
Vanderbilt University
Department of Neurology
Robert L. Macdonald, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Neurology
Neurology Faculty (65) Subspecialties
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Epilepsy (20)
Movement Disorders (11)
Stroke (6)
Neuromuscular Diseases (7)
Demyelinating Diseases (3)
Neuro-oncology (2)
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Neuroophthalmology (1)
Headache, Pain (1)
Child Neurology (11)
Sleep Disorders (7)
Cognitive Disorders (3)
General Neurology (6)
New Neurology Faculty
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We have recruited sixty-one new neurology faculty
members in the past eight years.
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Twenty five Clinical Neurologists
Seventeen Clinician Scientist Neurologists
Thirteen Physician Scientist Neurologists
Six Basic Scientists
New Physician Scientist Neurologists
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Kevin Ess, M.D., Ph.D.
◦ Washington University 4/1/06
◦ Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy and Tuberous
Sclerosis, Cortical development
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Chris Lee, M.D.
◦ Vanderbilt University 7/1/09
◦ Neuromuscular Disease
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Jun Li, M.D. , Ph.D
◦ Wayne State University 9/1/10
◦ Neuromuscular Disease, Inherited Neuropathies
Neurology Clinical and Research Space
VUH Inpatient Neurology – 6N
 Neurocare Unit – 6CCT
 Adult (8 beds – VUH 6N) Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
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VUH - SIXTH FLOOR
CARDIO / NEURO / EPILEPSY
Neurology Clinical and Research Space
VUH Inpatient Neurology – 6N
 Neurocare Unit – 6CCT
 Adult (8 beds – VUH 6N) Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
 Children’s Hospital and Doctor’s Outpatient Tower
 Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (4 beds) - VCH
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Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
Neurology Clinical and Research Space
VUH Inpatient Neurology – 6N
 Neurocare Unit – Move to 6S
 Adult (8 beds – VUH) Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
 Children’s Hospital and Outpatient Tower
 Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (4 beds) - VCH
 MRBIII research space
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MRBIII Research Space
Neurology Clinical and Research Space
VUH Inpatient Neurology – 6N
 Neurocare Unit – 6CCT
 Adult (8 beds – VUH 6N) Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
 Children’s Hospital and Doctor’s Outpatient Tower
 Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (4 beds) - VCH
 MRBIII research space
 Vanderbilt Sleep Centers – West End Marriott and
Cool Springs Hyatt
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Sleep center
Clinical Neurology Recruitment Plans
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Recruitment of ~8 neurologists
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At least 2 in dementia/behavioral neurology
At least 2 in pediatric neurology
At least 2 in stroke neurology
At least 2 in sleep disorders
Neurology Physician Scientist
Recruitment Plans
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Recruitment of ~6 additional physician scientist
neurologists
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At least 2 in Alzheimer’s Disease research
At least 2 in neurodegenerative disease research
Likely 1 in sleep research
At least 1 in developmental neurobiology research
Neurology Resident Education
Resident Education
Train outstanding clinical
neurologists
 Develop physician scientists
& clinician scientists
 Promote life long learning
 Demonstrate excellence in
educational outcomes
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Resident Elective Tracks
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Clinical Practice Track
◦ Additional clinical electives are available (Neuroradiology,
psychiatry, EMG, EEG, ultrasound, neurotoxin injection)
◦ Clinical mentor in first year
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Research/Academic Track
◦ Elective time for basic or clinical research in the second
and third years
◦ Research time scheduled in blocks
◦ Selection of research rotation during second half of the
first year
◦ Research mentor in first year
2009-2012 Adult Neurology Residents
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Luke Bradbury MD
◦ Wake Forest University
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Charles Clarke MD
◦ Ohio State University
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McNeill Kirkpatrick MD
◦ Medical U South Carolina
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Hamilton Peters MD
◦ Medical U South Carolina
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Aaron Stayman MD
◦ Tufts University
2010-2013 Adult Neurology Residents
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James Fleming MD
◦ University of Kentucky
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Pearl Jones-Kurian MD
◦ Univ Texas San Antonio
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Brett Parker MD
◦ University of South Alabama
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Michelle Kvalsund DO
◦ Michigan State University
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Kirk Kleinfeld MD
◦ University of Tennessee
2011-2014 Adult Neurology Residents
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Mark Baker MD
◦ Indiana University
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William Barrow MD
◦ University of Alabama
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Kate Bradley MD
◦ University of Arizona
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Stephanie Chen
◦ University of Virginia
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Mathew Stotz MD
◦ Texas Tech University
2012-2015 Adult Neurology Residents
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Jonathan Butler MD
◦ University of South Carolina
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Derek Huang MD
◦ University of Mississippi
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David Isaacs MD
◦ Indiana University
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Huong Pham MD
◦ Marshall University
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Megan Skorupa MD
◦ St. Louis University
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Emily Westbury MD
◦ Ohio State University
Child Neurology Residents
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Dayna Perkowski MD
◦ University of Virginia
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Sid Jain MD
◦ DY Patil University
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Lindsay Pagano MD
◦ Eastern Virginia
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Inan Olmez MD
◦ Maimonides Medical Center
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Georg Dahl MD
◦ Eastern Virginia
Child Neurology Residents
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Michael Babcock MD
◦ Medical U of South Carolina
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Shilpa Reddy MD
◦ University of Iowa
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Jessica Blick MD
◦ Florida State
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Whitney Boon MD
◦ Meharry Medical College
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Hanh Vu MD
◦ Medical College of Georgia
Neurology Resident Education
Core Teaching Conferences
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Dedicated resident education conferences Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday at noon.
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Chairman’s conference for residents Tuesday 11 AM
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Grand Rounds Friday AM, once monthly combined with
Neurosurgery, Neuropathology and Neuroradiology
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Stroke conference Wednesday at 8 AM
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Morning Report - 3 days per week at 7:30
Additional Teaching Programs
Muscle Biopsy Conference
 EEG Review Conferences
 Neuropathology Conference
 Neuroimmunology Conference
 Brain Cutting
 Annual live patient mock board exam
 Research dinners
 Two monthly Journal Clubs
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First Year Rotations – Adult and Child
General Inpatient Service
 Vanderbilt Stroke Service
 Epilepsy – EEG
 Ambulatory Clinic
 Psychiatry
 Consult Service
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4 Months
2 Months
2 Months
1 Month
1 Month
2 Months
Second Year Rotations - Adult
Pediatric Neurology
 EMG - Neuromuscular
 Stroke senior
 VA Medical Center Senior
 Ambulatory Clinic
 Elective
 Pediatric night float call
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2 Months
2 Months
1.5 Months
1.5 Months
2 Months
3 Months
1 Month
Second Year Rotations - Child
Pediatric Neurology
 EMG - Neuromuscular
 Neuroradiology
 Elective
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8 Months
1 Month
1 Month
2 Months
Third Year Rotations - Adult
Vanderbilt Senior Service
 VA Medical Center Senior
 Pediatric Neurology
 Vanderbilt Consult Service
 Ambulatory Clinic
 Elective
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5 Months
1 Month
1 Month
3 Months
1 Month
2 Months
Third Year Rotations – Child
Pediatric Neurology
 Neuropathology
 Child Psychiatry
 EMG – Neuromuscular
 Elective
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4 Months
1 Month
1 Month
1 Month
5 Months
Fellowships
Clinical Neurophysiology
 Epilepsy
 Neuromuscular Disease
 Sleep
 Stroke / Vascular Neurology
 Movement Disorders
 Neuroimmunology
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◦ Multiple Sclerosis
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Neuro-oncology
Questions?
The Department of Neurology
Faculty and Residents
Neurology Resident Education
MRBIII Research Space
Neurology Clinical and Research Space
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Neurology Academic Offices in Medical Center
North
Neurology Clinical and Research Space
Neurology Academic Offices in Medical Center
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 Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurosonology
Laboratories in TVC
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Neurology Clinical and Research Space
Neurology Academic Offices in Medical Center
North
 Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurosonology
Laboratories in TVC
 MS Clinic and EEG Laboratory at Vanderbilt 100
Oaks
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Neurology Clinical and Research Space
Neurology Academic Offices in Medical Center
North
 Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurosonology
Laboratories in TVC
 MS Clinic and EEG Laboratory at Vanderbilt 100
Oaks
 Neurology Clinics in TVC and PRB
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Neurology Clinical and Research Space
Neurology Academic Offices in Medical Center
North
 Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurosonology
Laboratories in TVC
 MS Clinic and EEG Laboratory at Vanderbilt 100
Oaks
 Neurology Clinics in TVC and PRB
 Movement of the Neurology Clinic to Medical
Center East (2011)
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Neurology Clinical and Research Space
Neurology Academic Offices in Medical Center
North
 Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurosonology
Laboratories in TVC
 MS Clinic and EEG Laboratory at Vanderbilt 100
Oaks
 Neurology Clinics in TVC and PRB
 Movement of the Neurology Clinic to Medical
Center East (2011)
 Formation of a Neurosciences Institute
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2007-2010 Adult Neurology Residents
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Curtis Deloney MD
◦ Wake Forest
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Lisa Hermann MD
◦ University of Virginia
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Heather Koons MD
◦ Yale Medical School
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Jenny Shupe MD
◦ Texas Tech
2008-2011 Adult Neurology Residents
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Mark Anderson MD
◦ University of Alabama
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Francine Arneson MD
◦ Vanderbilt University
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Elizabeth Ferluga MD
◦ University of Iowa
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Erin Presant DO
◦ Western University
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Giorgi Sirbiladze MD
◦ Aicti Medical School
Second Year Rotations - Adult
Pediatric Neurology
 EMG - Neuromuscular
 Neuroradiology
 VA Medical Center Senior
 Ambulatory Clinic
 Elective
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2 Months
2 Months
1 Month
2 Months
2 Months
3 Months
Third Year Rotations - Adult
Vanderbilt Senior Service
 VA Medical Center Senior
 Pediatric Neurology
 Vanderbilt Consult Service
 Neuropathology
 Ambulatory Clinic
 Elective
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3 Months
1 Month
1 Month
3 Months
1 Month
1 Month
2 Months