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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-4 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-4 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-4 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-4 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 wife 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-4 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 general neurology, clinical neurophysiology and neuromuscular disease. In his free time, Jon enjoys hiking, fishing, kayaking, eating and spending time with his wife.

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-4 resident in Adult Neurology. He attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry where he earned his MD with Distinction in Community Health. At the University of Rochester, he studied Brain & Cognitive Sciences (focusing on psycholinguistics) and Biology, minored in Psychology and American Sign Language, and spent an additional year in their Take 5 program exploring African Economic Development. Originally from a farm in south-central Pennsylvania, Stephen celebrates Fastnacht Day and will be impressed if you pronounce “Lancaster” correctly. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys juggling, social dancing, board games, reading, and spending time with his wife and their two cats — Mika and Katara. His academic interests include headache medicine and general neurology, Deaf health, medical education, and rural access to neurologic care.

Jennifer Purks, M.D.

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Hometown: Bedford, MA

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Jennifer Purks is a PGY-4 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-4 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 medical education and patient advocacy. Elizabeth grew up in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, a small town outside of Philadelphia. In her time outside the hospital she loves hiking, traveling, cooking, music, and spending time with her two cats.

Class of 2026

Bryce Aidukaitis, MD

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Hometown: Harrisonburg, Virginia

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

Bryce Aidulaitis is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology. Bryce Aidukaitis is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology. Bryce studied biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia and attended Eastern Virginia Medical School. He worked in software development before medical school and his interests include cybersecurity and the electronic medical record. He enjoys kayaking, video games, ethical hacking, all things Star Wars, and spending time with his wife and three children.

Kyra Curtis, MD

kyra_curtis@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

Kyra Curtis is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology. She’s originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, but moved to Texas to attend Baylor University where she received her B.S. in Biology with a minor in Anthropology. She attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX prior to moving to Rochester for residency. She is passionate about underserved care and is interested in subspecializing in neuroimmunology. In her free time she enjoys gardening, hiking, camping and other outdoor activities with her husband and two dogs.

Tiffany Duong, MD

tiffany_duong@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Vienna, Virginia

Medical School: University of Virginia

Tiffany Duong is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology who attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine after graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park. She has growing interests in general neurology, movement disorders, and neuroimmunology. In her free time, she enjoys listening to new music, gardening, and exploring local restaurants.

Anna Gershteyn, MD

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Hometown: Odessa, Ukraine

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Anna Gershteyn is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology. She was born in Odessa, Ukraine, but has been a Rochester native since moving to the US. She attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry where she earned her MD with Distinction in Research. Prior to medical school, Anna attended the University of Rochester where she double-majored in Neuroscience and Spanish with a Clinical Psychology minor. Anna is interested in geriatric neurology, neuropalliative care, research, and teaching. When not at the hospital, Anna enjoys traveling, eating delicious food, playing board games, watching Harry Potter and LOTR marathons, and spending time with family and friends, especially her husband and corgi, Samwise (aka Sammy).

Allen Hoste, MD

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Hometown: Lockport, New York

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University

Allen Hoste is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology who attended SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY after studying pharmacology and toxicology at the University at Buffalo. He was born and raised in Western New York and enjoys hiking, camping, cooking Italian food, and spending time with his two younger brothers. He is interested in neurointensive care and neuroimmunology as future specialties and thoroughly enjoys teaching medical students and learning as a team.

Alexandra Kuhajda, MD

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Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Alexandra Kuhajda is a PGY-3 Resident in Adult Neurology who attended the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She studied Molecular and Cellular Biology as an undergraduate at Johns Hopkins University and afterwards obtained a Masters of Health Science from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. In her free time she enjoys reading, appreciating the outdoors, working with animals, and has a growing interest in research and healthcare advocacy.

AJ Logosh, MD

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Hometown: Rochester, New York

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center

AJ Logosh is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology who attended the University of Texas Health science Center in San Antonio, Texas after studying biology at Sacred Heart University. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball, disc golf, exploring local craft breweries, and spending quality time with his wife, Allie. He has growing interests in epilepsy, vascular neurology, teaching, and neuro-ethics.

Namita Patel, MD

namita_patel @urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Toronto, Canada

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University

Namita Patel is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology. She was born in India and raised in Toronto, Canada. She graduated with High Distinction from the University of Toronto with a double major in Human Biology and Psychology. For the subsequent two years, she developed a passion for clinical research and scientific inquiry through a number of research positions in neuroscience, clinical psychology, geriatric psychiatry, and neurology. Then, medical training brought her to Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, where she developed an interest in global health through the Acute Care and System Strengthening in Low Resource Settings (ACCESS) program. She has growing interests in neuromuscular disease, clinical research, medical education, health equity, and global health. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, outdoor activities (hiking, kayaking, camping), trying new cuisines, cooking, painting, yoga, and HIIT workouts.

Class of 2027

George Albert, MD

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Hometown: New York Mills, NY

Medical School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine

George Albert is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology. He studied at the University of Rochester as an undergraduate, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience. He then worked for one year in a research lab at the University of Rochester Medical Center before starting medical school at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. George is originally from the small town of New York Mills, NY. In his free time, George enjoys using his 3D printer, using his telescopes for amateur astronomy, hiking, and skiing. His clinical interests include health services and outcomes research, neurocritical care, and epilepsy.

Margaret Barlet, MD

margaret_barlet@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Denver, Colorado

Medical School: Duke University

Margaret (Meg) Barlet is a PGY-2 resident in adult neurology. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Swarthmore College, where she majored in Physics and minored in Religion. She attended medical school at Duke University, where she spent an extra research year investigating clinician and family communication about death. Having grown up in the Rocky Mountains, Meg enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband, son, and lab-shepherd rescue Bilbo (Bo) Waggins. She also enjoys baking personalized birthday desserts, watching women’s rugby, and enabling her husband’s passion for complicated board games. Her clinical interests include ethics, communication, decision-making, and palliative care.

Alexander Gerhardstein, MD

alexander_gerhardstein@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Hawthorne, NJ

Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine

Alex Gerhardstein is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 2023. He received a Bachelor of Science from Wake Forest University in Biology, focusing on Ecology coursework. Alex originally hails from the town of Hawthorne in Northeast New Jersey. He enjoys spending time at the Jersey Shore with his family, participating in outdoor activities such as hiking and lacrosse, and cooking his family’s traditional meals. His clinical interests include medical education and Neuro-Oncology.

Timothy McWilliams, MD, MPH

timothy_mcwilliams@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Timothy (Tim) McWilliams is a PGY-2 resident in adult neurology. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine with a dual degree in Medicine and Public Health. He attended University of Alabama at Birmingham for his undergraduate education receiving a bachelor's degree in biology with minors in Chemistry and Spanish. In his free time Tim enjoys hobbies including soccer, running, and weightlifting as well as spending time with his three dogs. His clinical interests include Epilepsy, outpatient neurology, LGBT advocacy, and Global Health.

Jonathan Spiegel, MD

jonathan_spiegel@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Bellmore, New York

Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Jonathan (Jon) Spiegel is a PGY-2 resident in adult neurology. He graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He garnered a Bachelor's of Science and a Bachelor's of Arts from Brown University in Neuroscience and Philosophy, respectively. Jon has completed research related to neurodegenerative diseases, traumatic brain injury, and ethics. He is passionate about advocacy related to animal rights, environmentalism, and inclusivity in medicine. In his free time, Jon enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, reading, and playing Dungeons & Dragons with his co-residents. His clinical interests include general neurology, movement disorders, complementary neurology, and palliative neurology.

Audra Supraski, MD

audra_supraski@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: North Miami Beach, FL

Medical School: Florida State University

Audra Supraski is a PGY-2 resident in adult neurology. She graduated from Florida State University College of Medicine in 2023. Prior to that, she had a fulfilling career as a registered nurse and has experience working with patients in CVICU, MSICU, trauma and neurosurgical critical care. She earned her BSN from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Florida. Audra was born and raised in sunny South Florida. She values spending time with her family, friends, and beloved pup, Lulu. She loves wildflowers and enjoys gardening, spending time outdoors, live music and art festivals. Audra’s clinical interests include comprehensive patient-family centered care, degenerative neurocognitive disorders and neuro-palliative care.

Wade Whitt, MD

wade_whitt@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Reston, VA

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Wade Whitt is a PGY-2 resident in adult neurology. He completed medical school at University of Rochester. Before that, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in public health with an emphasis in epidemiology. Throughout his time in undergraduate and medical school, Wade completed a variety of research projects both at the bench and the bedside on topics from SNARE proteins to the use of EEG as a biomarker for delirium, and most recently geriatric assessment in patients with glioblastoma. His clinical interests include neuromuscular diseases, neuro-oncology, geriatrics, and advanced care planning, although he remains open to a variety of subspecialties of neurology. Wade grew up in Reston, VA, a suburb of Washington, DC. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, watching sports, especially his beloved Baltimore Orioles, hiking, swimming, listening to history podcasts, and weightlifting.

Ryan Wolfe, MD

ryan_wolfe@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Stamford, CT

Medical School: Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Ryan Wolfe is a PGY-2 resident in adult neurology. He graduated from the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 2023. Prior to that, he received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Fordham University in the Bronx, NY, with a minor in Theology. Ryan was born and raised in Stamford, CT, within the NYC metropolitan area. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, playing the guitar, exploring new restaurants, watching the New York Knicks, and visiting historical sites across the United States. Ryan’s clinical interests include movement disorders, vascular neurology, quality improvement, and the comprehensive care of older adults.

Class of 2028

Tameem Ahsan, MD

tameem_Ahsan@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Lansdale, Pennsylvania

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Tameem Ahsan is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology who graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston after completing his bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular neuroscience at Temple University in Philadelphia. While born in Canada, he grew up for the most part in the Philadelphia area. As an Eagle scout he continues to enjoy the outdoors, whether it be camping, hiking, or simply exploring new places with friends and families. Indoors, he showcases his competitive spirit through video and board games. Tameem has evolving clinical interests in neuro-intensive care, neuroscientific research, medical education, as well as palliative care.

John Ciarletta, MD

john_ciarletta@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Middle Village Queens

Medical School: University of Buffalo School of Medicine

John Ciarletta is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology who attended the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine. Prior to medical school, he studied Information Systems at Hofstra University. He grew up in Middle Village Queens and later moved to Bayville on Long Island. John has an interest in general neurology, medical education, and quality improvement. In his time outside the hospital, John enjoys playing guitar/piano, cooking, listening to podcasts, reading history books, and spending time with his wife.

Andrew Duffy, MD

andrew_duffy@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Airmont, New York

Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Andrew Duffy is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology. He graduated medical school at Thomas Jefferson University after dual majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of Rochester for his undergraduate degrees. Additionally, he participated in the Take 5 Scholars Program at the U of R where he studied the History and Culture of 20th Century America through Musical Contexts. He will be especially impressed if you are a classic rock fan and listen to Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, or U2. Andrew is originally from the Hudson Valley, thirty minutes from New York City and enjoys going to concerts, hiking, and spending time with his friends and family. He is interested in medical education and is excited to explore many areas of neurology including cognitive neurology, movement disorders, and headache.

Benjamin Fang, MD

benjamin_fang@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Suburb of Seattle, Washington

Medical School: University Of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Ben Fang is a PGY1 resident in Adult Neurology who attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He previously attended the Eastman School of Music, after which he performed and taught music for several years before turning to a life in medicine. He is interested in comprehensive patient care as well as medical education. He enjoys the outdoors, running, biking, and spending time with his two Bernese Mountain dogs and two Siberian cats.

Courtney Seigel, MD

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Hometown: Granger, Indiana

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Courtney Seigel is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology. She attended Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana after studying neuroscience at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. In her free time, Courtney enjoys spending time with her family and friends, running, hiking, trying out new restaurants and coffee shops, and listening to true crime podcasts. She has growing clinical interests in neuropalliative care, neuroimmunology, and medical education, but remains open to all subspecialties in neurology.

Rachel Siegel, MD

rachel_siegel@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine

Rachel Siegel is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology who attended the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia after studying environmental biology at Washington University in St. Louis. She has interests in outpatient neurology and movement disorders. Rachel grew up in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, a small town outside of New York City. In her spare time outside the hospital she loves watching Formula 1, hiking, reading, trying new restaurants, and watching TV.

Samantha J. Stallkamp Tidd, MD

samantha_tidd@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Lima, Ohio

Medical School: Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

Samantha is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology who attended the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine in Cleveland Ohio after studying Neuroscience at The Ohio State University. She is passionate about disability advocacy, medical education and research. Samantha grew up in Lima, Ohio a small community in Northwest Ohio. In her time outside the hospital, she loves watching football (Go Buckeyes and Who Dey!), cheering on other Ohio sports teams (Go Guardians and Cavs!), reading, brewing mead and wine with her husband Josh who is an Orthopedic surgery resident, and seeing friends and family.

William Yakubik, MD

william_yakubik@urmc.rochester.edu

Hometown: Williston, Vermont

Medical School: University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

William Yakubik is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology. He attended the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont after studying cellular neurophysiology at The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. In his time outside the hospital, he loves soccer, fishing, skiing, playing board games, and being outdoors. His academic interests include medical education, neuromuscular medicine, and general neurology.