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Richmond, VA
Joined September 2020
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🧠 Let’s Talk NEURO! Interested in Adult or Child Neurology at VCU? Join our Program Directors for a casual conversation about residency, our programs & your questions! 📅 Aug. 31 | 7–8:15 PM ET 💻 Virtual Scan the QR code to join us! #Neurology #Match2027 #VCUHealth
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Excited to see our very own @gordonsmithMD take the plunge at the @alsassociation's CEO Soak on Sept. 12! Supporting the fight against #ALS and raising awareness for this important cause. Together, we can make a difference!💙 Learn more: ➡️bit.ly/4dFYsoI
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Tune in to our very own neurology residency program director, @drpearcekorb on the Wednesday, August 21, at 8 p.m. panel discussion!! #neurology #residency #NMatch2025
🗣️ PD Panel Week Announcement 🗣️ We cordially invite you the the NMatch2025 PD Panel Week Aug 19-23rd, 2024. Learn about programs, hear application tips, and have the opportunity to ask questions, direct from PDs! Registration links in the image descriptions!
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We are thrilled to announce that our neurology residents, Brendan Parr, DO (PGY-4) and Kelly Nicol, DO (PGY-4), have successfully matched into the Jefferson Headache Center Fellowship program. Wishing you both an exciting and rewarding journey ahead! 🧠✨
Congratulations to the #fellows and programs who participated in #HeadacheMatch 2024! Interested in #HeadacheMedicine? Visit the AHS National Headache Medicine Fellowship website to learn more: bit.ly/3Vh4pQ2 #FellowMatch @NRMP
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Neurocritical care chief @aartisarwal discusses Guillain-Barre Syndrome— a rare disorder that 3-year-old Charlie, son of LA Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, in full-body paralysis. Learn more about this impactful story and the importance of early detection: bit.ly/4fEkQjI
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Early detection is crucial for managing #ALS effectively. @VCUHealth neurologist, Kelly Gwathmey, MD discusses the importance of streamlining the diagnostic process, ensuring patients get the right care when they need it most via @alsassociation. 🔗: bit.ly/4dvS6r8
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VCU Neurology & Neurosurgery retweeted
Today marks the end of my first rotation as a neurosurgery resident with @VCUNeuro. It was also the last day of our July "summer school" series of resident-led talks, with commentary from attendings. Endless learning opportunities and support. Truly a blessing to train here.
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A collaborative effort: neurosurgeon, Dr. Gary Tye and neurologist Dr. Ewa Way provide exceptional care in turning uncertainty into triumph! Reya's journey to recovery was made possible by their expertise and dedication. 🔗: bit.ly/3SjPuVn 📽️: bit.ly/3zSh8SR
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Check out a few photos of neurology faculty, residents and staff from yesterday's resident welcome event at Shield's Lake/Byrd Park, to kick off the new academic year. #neurotwitter #neuroresidents
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VCU Neurology & Neurosurgery retweeted
Happy #WorldBrainDay! Today is all about #BrainHealthandPrevention, and we invite you to help us spread our mission to forge a future where everyone has access to preventive care for optimal brain health. Let’s protect our future together!#WBD2024
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Dr. Leslie Cloud and Dr. Scott Haines discussed pain and vision changes in #Parkinsons at @poweroverPD Mini Med Conference today at Libbie Mill Library.
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Congratulations Dr. Stephanie Bissonnette on being selected for the 2024-2025 @AANmember Emerging Leaders Program! 🎉Exciting times ahead! #EmergingLeaders #neurotwitter
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Our autonomic pediatric and adult team collaborated to set the long-term vision for the Comprehensive Autonomic Center and Autonomic Wellness And Research and Education— an exciting future of autonomic patient care, research and learning at @VCUHealth is on the horizon!
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Quick thinking saves lives! A stroke patient at @VCUHealth made a miraculous recovery thanks to the swift actions of our dedicated team. bit.ly/3W4LV7N
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We are sad to say goodbye to @childrensatvcu 's child neurologist, Dr. Lawrence Morton. You will be missed, but we know you'll continue to inspire and excel. Wishing you all the best in your new role at @WVUMedicine!
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Migraine affects 1 BILLION people 1 in 11 children 1 in 5 women 1 in 16 men Our #headache program @VCUNeuro and @childrensatvcu is recognizing Migraine & Headache Awareness Month. Sunglasses/purple are ways we show our #advocacy. @SHSHeadache @miles4migraine @ahsheadache
It's Migraine and Headache Awareness Month and pediatric neurologist and headache specialist Dr. Lauren Strauss knows that patients seeking care for headaches are often at a crisis point. Read about how she helps kids overcome headaches and more here: bit.ly/3V834Ma
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Dr. Myla Goldman, discussed the specific ways women with #multiplesclerosis (MS) face the condition while experiencing pregnancy, menarche and menopause, at this year's Health of Women Conference at @VCUHealth. #NeuroTwitter Learn more ➡️: bit.ly/45H9nLx
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Brian M. Cameron, MD was recognized as one of the 150 best spine surgeons in the US, via @Newsweek. Congratulations Dr. Cameron!!! 🎉 Learn more: bit.ly/3xr1ddo
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VCU Neurology & Neurosurgery retweeted
On #Juneteenth, we want to raise awareness about #ALS in the Black community. Studies from @VCUHealth ALS Clinic & @EmoryMedicine have shown delays to ALS diagnosis for Black patients, suggesting barriers to healthcare. bit.ly/4c62Qwb
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A photo recap from our 2nd Annual @VCUPMDC Research Symposium— featuring speakers and poster presentations from our neurology and neurosurgery faculty and residents on research and innovative ideas related to #movementdisorders, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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