Ayush Batra, MD

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Vanessa Beynon, MD

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Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

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Yale University, BS, MS in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry;
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, MD;
Massachusetts General Hospital, Medicine Internship

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I entered neurology because as a field, it strives to explain both who we are intellectually and how we control our bodies mechanically. The scope of this work is so staggering that I am still appreciating the various subdivisions within it and am undecided about a subspecialty. The Partners Neurology Program though is strong in almost every facet of contemporary neurology from critical care to global health. I am enjoying going through my rotations and learning from my talented, fun, and fascinating colleagues.

Aside from work, I especially enjoy spending time with my family (who live close by), reading fantasy/mystery novels, and playing tennis. I also love to travel to new places during our occasional weekends and vacations.

Alessandro Biffi, MD

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Kate Brizzi, MD

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Penn State University, BS in Bioengineering;
University of Pennsylvania, MD;
Massachusetts General Hospital, Internship

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Neurology is a dynamic, engaging, and forever surprising field, and it is certainly an exciting time to be pursuing this course of study. I chose the Partners Neurology program for the breadth of clinical opportunities, emphasis on resident education, and the camaraderie among the residents. The passion of the people I work with everyday is a constant reminder of the why I chose to work in this field.

Within neurology, I have not yet determined which field I will ultimately pursue, but I am working on building a strong foundation in general neurology. I am fascinated by neuro-infectious diseases and passionate about addressing global health disparities. I have previously worked in Botswana and Malawi during my medical school training, and I am excited about getting involved with the global health network at Partners. Ultimately, I envision pursuing a career that will combine my interests in clinical work, global health, and resident/medical student education.

In my free time, I love exploring Boston's food and music venues, playing piano, reading fiction, hiking, cooking, and playing foosball. I remain an avid Pittsburgh sports fan to the chagrin of my Boston colleagues, though I am slowly warming to the Boston Red Sox. Boston is a great place for residency, and I am enjoying exploring the many neighborhoods and opportunities that give this city its unique charm.

Adam Chen, MD

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Tufts University, BS in Biology;
UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School, MD;
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Medicine Internship

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I'm originally from New Jersey and my run-in with neurology happened somewhat by chance. Despite having no neuroscience background, I somehow ended up spending a year doing ALS research and as a result, became really fascinated with neurology. My time in medical school cemented this interest and as they say, the rest is history. I chose Partners Neurology because of its breath and depth. I get to work with a warm group of residents and the wide variety of cases allows for the sort of rigorous training I want as a future clinician. My career interests lie in general neurology, neuromuscular disease, clinical research, and medical education. In other words, I really don't know but look forward to see where the next few years take me.

Outside of the hospital, I enjoy cooking and eating new foods (mostly the latter), going to concerts, and traveling with my fiancee. We live in Cambridge (15 min drive from both hospitals) and find the Boston area just large enough to explore on a resident's schedule.

Richard Darby, MD

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Princeton University, BA in Psychology and Neuroscience;
Vanderbilt University, MD;
Vanderbilt University, Internship

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I was drawn to neurology because it lies at the crossroads of the sciences and humanities. Understanding neurological diseases requires an understanding of biology from the cellular to systems level, as well as an understanding of all the unique characteristics that make one human: language, personality, memory, perception. I was attracted to the Partners neurology program because of the fantastic teaching I witnessed at conferences as well as the unparalleled breadth of subspecialty exposure between the two hospitals. Since being here, however, I've found the most fulfilling thing has been the geniune comraderie and friendships I've formed with my fellow residents, fellows, and attendings.

Outside of the hospital I'm an avid sports fan, and you might find me sulking in a corner on Sunday afternoons after a Tennessee Titans loss. I enjoy swimming, although I don't seem to float as well as in my college days. This is in large-part due to my other interests, which include eating, cooking, and traveling with my fiancee Lane. Finally, when I find those spare moments of free time, you may find me reading fiction or, if I'm in a particularly ambitious mood, attempting to write the next great American novel.

France Fung, MD

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Rebecca Gillani, MD, PhD

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, BS in Cell and Structural Biology;
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, MD/PhD in Neuroscience;
Massachusetts General Hospital, Medicine Internship

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My journey into a career in neurology began during my freshman year of college when I joined a neuroscience research laboratory. I found myself peering at Golgi stained neurons under a microscope, and I never looked back.

I consider myself incredibly privileged to be a resident in the Partners Neurology Program taking care of people with neurological problems. I am surrounded by people who are as passionate about excellent patient care and the pursuit of knowledge as I am. My co-residents are kind, compassionate, hilarious, intellectual, driven and down-to-earth. With their support and that of the incredible faculty, I am well on my way to being the clinician scientist I hope to be. I am especially interested in neural plasticity, but haven't yet settled on a primary clinical interest.

My husband and I are relatively new to Boston and have an endless list of places to explore. I am looking forward to exploring nearby mountains, beaches, islands, and cities.

Ji Lee, MD, PhD

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Brett McCray, MD, PhD

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Julie Miller, MD, PhD

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Cornell University, BS in Biological Engineering
Stanford University, MD
Stanford University, PhD in Chemical and Systems Biology
Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Internship

Interests

I came upon Neurology by chance during medical school, enticed by the logic and reasoning involved in diagnosis and the fascinating spectrum of neurologic disorders that one can encounter. As a budding researcher, I was also drawn by the many questions and uncertainties that exist within the field as I saw a wealth of future research questions with every patient I met. Partners offers the varied exposure and solid clinical training I was hoping for in my residency training, but I believe the real strength of this program is the people who are part of it. I have found this to be a warm, collaborative and collegial environment full of residents, fellows and faculty who are eager to help, teach and learn.

I spend most of my free time outside of the hospital with my husband, Rick, chasing after my amazing and independent two-year-old daughter, Abby. We have been enjoying our time in Boston and love the community we've found in our neighborhood of Jamaica Plain. Otherwise I enjoy running, yoga, exploring new music and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Ellen Penney, MD, PhD

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Pooja Raibagkar, MD

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Olga Rosenvald, MD

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Joel Salinas, MD

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Cornell University, BA in Biology/Sociology;
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, MD;
Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship at University of Iowa (2008-2009);
University of Miami School of Business Administration, MBA in Health Sector Management and Policy;
Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine Preliminary Year.

Interests

My love for neurology stems from the fascinating complexity that arises from its basic principles and how it provides a uniquely powerful opportunity to improve patients' biological, psychological, and social well-being. It is particularly exciting that the old reputation of the "diagnose and adios" attitude has faded away with the advances neurology has experienced over the last several years.

What I love about the Partners Neurology program is how it provides superb teaching, clinical experiences, and research opportunities. What really makes this program special, however, is the people you interact with on a daily basis. Faculty, staff, patients, colleagues in other specialties, and many more add so much to the training experience.

My favorite activities when 'Out of Hospital' include exercise, travel, hiking, experimental cuisine, and all things geeky, artsy, adventurous, or entrepreneurial.


Ayush Batra, MD Case Western Reserve University	Vanessa Beynon, MD Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat, Germany	Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD Johns Hopkins University
Alessandro Biffi, MD Universita degli Studi di Milano-Biocca, Italy	Kate Brizzi, MD University of Pennsylvania	Adam Chen, MD University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Richard Darby, MD Vanderbilt University	France Fung, MD Tulane University (Pediatric Neurology)	Rebecca Gillani, MD, PhD Loyola University
Ji Lee, MD, PhD Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Pediatric Neurology)	Brett McCray, MD, PhD University of Pennsylvania	Julie Miller, MD, PhD Stanford University
Ellen Penney, MD, PhD Columbia University	Pooja Raibagkar, MD Smt. N.H.L. Medical College, India	Olga Rosenvald, MD Universitade Federail Do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Joel Salinas, MD University of Miami	Paula (Emma) Voinescu, MD, PhD Universitatea Din Craiova, Romania	Nancy Wang, MD University of Chicago
Synphen Wu, MD, PhD New York University

current residents

Ayush Batra, MD

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Vanessa Beynon, MD

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Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD

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Alessandro Biffi, MD

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Kate Brizzi, MD

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Adam Chen, MD

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Richard Darby, MD

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France Fung, MD

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Rebecca Gillani, MD, PhD

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Ji Lee, MD, PhD

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Brett McCray, MD, PhD

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Julie Miller, MD, PhD

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Ellen Penney, MD, PhD

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Pooja Raibagkar, MD

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Olga Rosenvald, MD

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Joel Salinas, MD

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Paula (Emma) Voinescu, MD, PhD

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Nancy Wang, MD

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Synphen Wu, MD, PhD

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