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Send us a textThe leap from neurology residency to attending brings a critical decision - fellowship training or direct practice? In this compelling episode, Harvard neurologists Dr. Galina Gheihman and Dr. Denis Balaban share their contrasting post-residency paths, offering a roadmap for trainees wrestling with their next career steps.This conversation offers honest, practical guidance for navigating the post-residency landscape. Whether you're considering fellowship, direct practice, academic medicine, or industry roles, you'll gain valuable perspective on aligning your next steps with your true professional passions.• Transitioning from resident to attending involves complex role adjustments, especially when supervising former colleagues• Establishing clinical independence requires navigating new responsibilities in outpatient care and deciding when to manage vs. when to refer• Early career physicians lose the built-in cohort of training years precisely when facing critical career decisions• Building support networks through regular check-ins with division chairs and connecting with fellow educators becomes essential• Medical education lacks structured preparation for the business aspects of medicine including salary negotiation and career advancement• Embracing uncertainty and having honest conversations with patients about complex cases is integral to neurology practice• The most fulfilling aspects of attending life include the teaching-clinical intersection and helping patients navigate fear and uncertaintySupport the showHosts:Dr. Nupur Goel is a second-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Follow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoels Dr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist and program director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletko Follow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPod

Send us a textThe leap from neurology residency to attending brings a critical decision - fellowship training or direct practice? In this compelling episode, Harvard neurologists Dr. Galina Gheihman and Dr. Denis Balaban share their contrasting post-residency paths, offering a roadmap for trainees wrestling with their next career steps.Dr. Gheihman opted to bypass traditional fellowship, instead pursuing a "primary care neurology" role while simultaneously earning a master's in medical education. Her candid perspective on readiness resonates deeply: "You aren't confident, but you are competent - and there's a difference." For those intimidated by independent practice, she provides practical strategies for managing the transition and emphasizes that general neurology remains a fulfilling, academically rich career path.Meanwhile, Dr. Balaban shares his journey through multiple fellowships, including a rare industry-sponsored position that offered unprecedented insights into pharmaceutical medicine. His behind-the-scenes look at clinical trials, drug development timelines, and the physician's role in industry pulls back the curtain on career possibilities rarely discussed during training.Both neurologists tackle the challenging question of whether three years of residency adequately prepares physicians for the growing complexity of neurological care. They explore innovative educational models, from specialty tracks to competency-based approaches, while emphasizing the critical importance of strong mentorship in visualizing diverse career paths.This conversation offers honest, practical guidance for navigating the post-residency landscape. Whether you're considering fellowship, direct practice, academic medicine, or industry roles, you'll gain valuable perspective on aligning your next steps with your true professional passions.Don't miss part two of this illuminating discussion, coming soon to the Neurophilia podcast. Subscribe now to continue exploring the transition to attending life with our experienced guests.Support the showHosts:Dr. Nupur Goel is a second-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Follow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoels Dr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist and program director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletko Follow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPod

Send us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Today's episode is a continuation of our "Neurology in Residency" series. We cover the final year of neurology residency, commonly known as PGY4 year.  Make sure you listen to the full episode!Guests:Dr. Weige (Charlie) Zhao is a fourth-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Dr. Marinos Sotiropolous is a fourth-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Dr. Stephanie Reyes is a fourth-year neurology resident at Duke Neurology in Durham, NC.Dr. Aakaash Patel is a fourth-year neurology resident at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA.Dr, Price Tipping is a fourth-year neurology resident at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.   Hosts:Dr. Nupur Goel is a second-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Follow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsDr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist and program director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow Dr.  Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodSupport the show

Send us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Today's episode is a continuation of our "Neurology in Residency" series. We cover the third year of neurology residency, commonly known as PGY-3 year. We discussed the PGY-3 structure and expectations of this clinical year across various residency programs. Our guests shared incredible stories from this year of training, highlighting areas of growth and inner turmoil. Make sure you listen to the full episode!Guests:Dr. Weige (Charlie) Zhao is a fourth-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Dr. Marinos Sotiropolous is a fourth-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Dr. Stephanie Reyes is a fourth-year neurology resident at Duke Neurology in Durham, NC.Dr. Aakash Patel is a fourth-year neurology resident at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA.Dr, Price Tipping is a fourth-year neurology resident at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.   Hosts:Dr. Nupur Goel is a second-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Follow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsDr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist and program director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow Dr.  Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodSupport the show

Send us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! We are joined by four neurology residents to discuss the first two years of residency training. Stay tuned to listen to our conversation regarding PGY-2 year! Guests:Adnan Husein, MD is a PGY3 resident at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA. Follow him on Twitter: @AdnanHuseinMD.Katherine Bruch, MD is a PGY2 resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA.Ashley Audi, MD is a PGY2 resident at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow her on Twitter: @ashleyaudi22Sakhi Bhansali, MD is a PGY3 resident at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow her on Twitter: @DrSakhiiOur Hosts:Dr. Nupur Goel is a second-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Follow Dr.  Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsDr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist and program director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow Dr.  Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodSupport the show

Send us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! We are joined by four neurology residents to discuss the first two years of residency training. Stay tuned to listen to our conversation regarding intern or PGY-1 year! Guests:Adnan Husein, MD is a PGY3 resident at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA. Follow him on Twitter: @AdnanHuseinMD.Katherine Bruch, MD is a PGY2 resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA.Ashley Audi, MD is a PGY2 resident at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow her on Twitter: @ashleyaudi22Sakhi Bhansali, MD is a PGY3 resident at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow her on Twitter: @DrSakhiiOur Hosts:Dr. Nupur Goel is a second-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Follow Dr.  Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsDr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist and program director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow Dr.  Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodSupport the show

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to part two of our Season Three Opener! We are joined by five medical students from across the globe, in a two-part episode, to discuss neurology at the medical school level. This is a continuation of our medical student episode. In part one, we covered the preclinical years (M1-M2) of medical school training. In part two, we will cover the clinical years (M3-M4). Listen along to find out more about neurology in medical school!Our Guests:Meera Nair is a rising second-year medical student at Northeast Ohio Medical University. She attended The Ohio State University as an undergrad where she majored in Behavioral Neuroscience. Her academic interests are neuroscience, psychiatry, and sleep medicine. Sean Hergenrother is a rising M3 at Northeast Ohio Medical University. He is originally from the Cincinnati area and attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to obtain his undergraduate degree. Dr. Andrea Mendez Colmenares is a Venezuelan medical doctor and cognitive neuroscientist. She completed her PhD and a postdoctoral fellowship in Colorado. She recently began her neurology residency at Duke University. Dr. Neha Saini is a recent graduate of Florida State University College of Medicine. Before this, she obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Flordia and her Master of Public Health Degree from George Washington University. She will start her neurology residency training at UF-Gainesville. She also serves as the social media chair for the Neurophiliia Podcast! Dr. Idha (Joy) Sood, is a new Neurology PGY-1 resident at UTSA. She fell in love with Neurology after watching a Bollywood movie and there was no going back since! Our Hosts:Dr. Nupur Goel is a rising second-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Follow Dr.  Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsDr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist and program director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow Dr.  Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.The Neurophilia Podcast is back and better than ever with our Season Three Opener! We are joined by five medical students from across the globe, in a two-part episode, to discuss neurology at the medical school level. Part one covers the preclinical years (M1-M2) of medical school training. Part two covers the clinical years (M3-M4) and is out on 8/19/24. Listen along to find out more about neurology in medical school!Our Guests:Meera Nair is a rising second-year medical student at Northeast Ohio Medical University. She attended The Ohio State University as an undergrad where she majored in Behavioral Neuroscience. Her  academic interests are neuroscience, psychiatry, and sleep medicine. Sean Hergenrother is a rising M3 at Northeast Ohio Medical University. He is originally from the Cincinnati area and attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to obtain his undergraduate degree. Dr. Andrea Mendez Colmenares is a Venezuelan medical doctor and cognitive neuroscientist. She completed her PhD and a postdoctoral fellowship in Colorado. She recently began her neurology residency at Duke University. Dr. Neha Saini is a recent graduate of Florida State University College of Medicine. Before this, she obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Flordia and her Master of Public Health Degree from George Washington University. She will start her neurology residency training at UF-Gainesville. She also serves as the social media chair for the Neurophiliia Podcast! Dr. Idha (Joy) Sood, is a new Neurology PGY-1 resident at UTSA. She fell in love with Neurology after watching a Bollywood movie and there was no going back since! Our Hosts:Dr. Nupur Goel is a rising second-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Follow Dr.  Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsDr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist and program director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow Dr.  Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In this episode, we are taking a trip down memory lane to highlight the best moments of Season Two, and share future directions for Season Three. A huge thank you to all guest speakers and to you for listening to the Neurophilia Podcast! Follow Dr.  Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr.  Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodSupport the Show.

Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Discover the passion and complexities that draw professionals like Dr. Marianne Mays and Dr. Diana Shadbear into the world of Headache Medicine. This episode offers a rare glimpse into their unique journeys, from the serendipity of career paths to the rewarding challenges of specializing in neurology's most personal subspecialty. Learn how their mentor-driven paths led them to tackle migraines and other debilitating headaches, improving countless lives along the way.Embark on a deep exploration of the rigorous training that shapes a headache specialist, as we discuss the multifaceted fellowship program at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Shadbear unveils the vibrant mix of clinical practice, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration that prepares doctors for diverse career opportunities in headache medicine – from private practice to the frontiers of academic research. The conversation also touches on the profound satisfaction that comes from restoring normalcy to patients plagued by chronic pain.We wrap up with an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of headache treatments, from revolutionary pharmaceuticals to neuromodulatory devices. The specialists share insights on the battle against insurance barriers and the push for personalized medicine, underscoring their commitment to patient care. Their candid stories and rapid-fire questions not only showcase their expertise but also their fervent advocacy for a specialty that offers more than just relief—it offers hope.Dr. MaryAnn Mays, MD is a headache medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Neurological Restoration.  She also serves as the Neurologic Institute Vice Chair for Education and as Associate Program Director for the Cleveland Clinic Neurology Residency Program in Ohio. Dr. Diana Shadbehr, DO is a headache specialist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She is an assistant professor of neurology, program director of the headache medicine fellowship, director of the headache program, and medical director of the neurology clinics. Follow Dr.  MaryAnn Mays on Twitter @maryannmays11Follow Dr.  Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr.  Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodSupport the Show.

Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by the podcast legend himself, Dr. Jim Siegler to discuss vascular neurology.  The field of vascular neurology has had incredible advancements within the past few decades through thrombolytics/mechanical thrombectomy and has seen increased public awareness and accessibility to stroke care. As a result of this, vascular neurology training is consistently among the top fellowships pursued by graduating residents.  Listen to this episode to hear more about the subspecialty of vascular neurology!Dr. Jim Siegler: After obtaining his bachelor's degrees in Neuroscience and History of Science, Medicine, and Technology at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Jim Siegler completed his medical education at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He then completed his adult neurology residency and vascular neurology fellowship at UPenn. He currently serves as the Inpatient Medical Director and Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the University of Chicago. Dr. Siegler's research interests include atherosclerotic disease, perfusion imaging, and eligibility of neurointervention for acute intracranial occlusion for which he has published more than 200 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Siegler is also a passionate medical educator; he is well-known for previously producing an independent podcast titled BrainWaves  a well as the official podcasts for the Neurocritical Care Society, American Academy of Neurology, American Neurological Association podcast ANA Investigates, but more recently he serves on the e-learning subcommittee of the AAN and helps produce their NeuroBytes, and he serves on the digital strategy team for journal Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology where you might have heard his voice on their podcast, ACCESS. Follow Dr.  Jim Siegler on Twitter @JimSieglerFollow Dr.  Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr.  Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodSupport the show

Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Today we are joined by the legendary duo Dr. Zach London and Dr. Ali Christy to talk more about game-based learning in the field of neurology including their games Endowed Chairs and Neurdle.  Listen along to learn more about the origins of the London-Christy duo, the process of game development, and the future projects of London-Christy. This podcast was a blast to record and we hope you enjoy listening to the full episode! Dr. Zach London is a neuromuscular neurologist and adult neurology program director at the University of Michigan. He is the founder of NeurdGames and the Hard Taco Project. He is passionate about education beyond the classroom and has dedicated his professional career to creating playful and accessible ways to teach clinical neurology. For his passion and efforts, Dr. London was awarded the AAN's most prestigious teaching award, the A.B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education in 2023.Dr. Ali Christy is a pediatric neurologist in Portland, Oregon with a focus on neuroimmunology and a love of the history of medicine, particularly the stories of early women physicians. She is the deputy editor of the Journal of Child Neurology, and she makes podcasts for these journals as well. Follow Dr.  Zach London on Twitter @Zach_LondonFollow Dr.  Ali Christy on Twitter @OligoclonalBand Follow Dr.  Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr.  Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodEdwards, S. L., Gantwerker, E., Cosimini, M., Christy, A. L., Kaur, A. W., Helms, A. K., Stiver, M. L., & London, Z. (2023). Game-based learning in Neuroscience. Neurology Education, 2(4). https://doi.org/10.1212/ne9.0000000000200103 https://www.neurdle.com/https://www.neurdgames.com/Support the show

Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by neuro-interventionalist and Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology Editor in Chief, Dr. Ashutosh Jadhav to discuss interventional neurology. Throughout the hour we discussed the different paths to and collaborations within interventional neurology, celebrated the latest developments in the field, and highlighted the areas of growth in terms of increasing exposure to interventional neurology within neurology residency and around the globe. Dr. Ashutosh Jadhav is a vascular and interventional neurologist at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Jadhav attended Harvard University and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in biochemical sciences. He received his medical degree as well as a Doctoral in Philosophy (Genetics) from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency and fellowship at Harvard Medical School and University of Pittsburgh. He serves as the editor-in-chief of Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology.Follow Dr.  Ashutosh Jadhav on Twitter @AshuPJadhav Follow Dr.  Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr.  Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodReferences:Asif, K. S., Otite, F. O., Desai, S. M., Herial, N., Inoa, V., Al-Mufti, F., Jadhav, A. P., Dmytriw, A. A., Castonguay, A., Khandelwal, P., Potter-Vig, J., Szeder, V., Kulman, T., Urrutia, V., Masoud, H., Toth, G., Limaye, K., Aroor, S., Brinjikji, W., … vu, T. thanh. (2023). Mechanical thrombectomy global access for stroke (MT-Glass): A mission thrombectomy (MT-2020 Plus) study. Circulation, 147(16), 1208–1220. https://doi.org/10.1161/circulationaha.122.063366 Limaye, K., Ortega-Gutierrez, S., Mokin, M., Jagolino, A., Sheth, S. A., & Jadhav, A. P. (2021). Exposure to neurointervention during neurology training. Stroke, 52(9). https://doi.org/10.1161/strokeaha.121.036026 Support the show

Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are discussing the subspecialty of behavioral/cognitive neurology and the growing movement of neuro-humanities. Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Michael Stanley. Listen along to hear more about Dr. Stanley's incredible journey into the subspecialty of neuropsychiatry and his impressive work in making the neuro-arts more accessible to neurology training. After receiving his undergraduate degree at Harvard College, Michael P.H. Stanley matriculated to Tufts University School of Medicine's Maine Track Program to learn from patients and clinicians in his beloved home state. He returned to Boston for the Mass General Brigham Neurology Residency, followed by a neuropsychiatry/behavioral neurology fellowship at the Brigham & Women's Hospital. Dr. Stanley is a prolific author and widely-sought speaker and has become one of the country's leading advocates for the medical humanities & arts.Follow Dr. Michael Stanley on Twitter @mphstanley Follow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodFollow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoSupport the show

Happy New Year, Neurophiliacs! We are thrilled to start 2024 interviewing the one and only, Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. Throughout the hour we covered Aaron's incredible journey into neurology, his work abroad and the process behind creating "One By One By One: Making A Small Difference Amid A Billion Problems," and the supply-demand mismatch of global neurology in developing countries. Dr. Aaron Berkowitz is a professor of clinical neurology at UCSF where he serves as a neurohospitalist, general neurologist, and clinician-educator at the San Francisco VA and San Francisco General Hospital.  He previously served as director of global neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital and associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School. As Health and Policy Advisor to Partners In Health, Senior Specialist Consultant to Doctors Without Borders,  prior Chair of the AAN Global Health Section, and prior Co-Chair of the ANA Global Health Section, he has worked tirelessly to improve access to neurologic care and education worldwide. This work has been recognized by the Mridha Humanitarian Award from the American Brain Foundation in 2018 and the Viste Patient Advocate of the Year Award from the AAN in 2019. His work as a neurology educator has been recognized by the Residency Teacher of the Year Award from the MGH/Brigham Neurology Residency program in both 2018 and 2020, the O'Hara Excellence in Preclinical Teaching award from Harvard Medical School in 2016, appointment to the editorial board of Continuum, and frequent invitations to discuss neurology topics on the popular Clinical Problem Solvers podcast. He has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles, several book chapters including the neurology chapter for the Oxford Manual of Humanitarian Medicine, and four books including the neurology textbook Clinical Neurology and Neuroanatomy: A Localization-Based Approach and One by One by One: Making a Small Difference Amid a Billion Problems about his work caring for patients with brain tumors in rural Haiti.Follow Dr. Aaron Berkowitz on Twitter @aaronlberkowitz Follow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodFollow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoSupport the show

In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we are discussing all things neuromuscular medicine with Mass General Brigham's Program Director and Assistant Program Director, Dr. Mike Bowley and Dr. Chris Doughty! Listen along to hear about the common conditions seen and managed by neuromuscular specialists, the perks and challenges of the field, and which Christmas movies are the best of all time!Dr. Mike Bowley is a senior clinical neurologist in the department of neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital where he splits his clinical duties between the Divisions of Neuromuscular Medicine and Comprehensive Neurology. His academic focus is as a medical educator, serving as Director of the Mass General Brigham Neurology Residency Program, and as Co-Director of the Neurology Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program. Dr. Chris Doughty is a neuromuscular neurologist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he serves as the Clinical Director of the Neuromuscular Division. In his clinical practice, he performs EMGs and cares for patients across the spectrum of neuromuscular diseases, with a focus on neuropathy. His academic focus has also been in medical education, serving as Associate Program Director for both the MGB Neurology Residency Program and the MGB Neuromuscular Fellowship Program.”Follow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodFollow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoSupport the show

The Neurophilia Podcast is back after a mid Season 2 hiatus! We are joined by the phenomenally brilliant and unbelievably kind, Dr. Joshua Budhu to discuss his journey to medicine, the subspecialty of neuro-oncology, and the intersection between health equity and cancer care. Listen to the full episode to figure out Dr. Budhu's favorite New York pizza spot and why he loves the Kreb's Cycle so much! Dr. Joshua Budhu is a neuro-oncologist and the inaugural Nichols Biondi Diversity Clinical Scientist Faculty Scholar at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is a health equity scholar and develops interventions to improve access to care and mitigate health disparities. Dr. Budhu is also the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion section editor for Neurology. Follow Dr. Joshua Budhu  on Twitter @joshuabudhuFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodFollow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoSupport the show

In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with two experts in the field of neuroimmunology, Drs. Suma Shah and Alissa Willis, and discuss their journeys into medicine as well as the unique privileges and challenges of a neuroimmunologist. Also, we highlighted the gender gaps in academic neurology and shared ways to promote women in leadership. If you want to learn more about neuroimmunology, women in academic neurology, or Drs. Shah and Willis' go-to comfort meals, make sure you listen to the full episode and leave us a review!Dr. Suma Shah is a fellowship-trained MS Specialist and Associate Professor of Neurology at Duke University School of Medicine. She serves as the Co-Associate Director of Clinical Care, MSCoE East, the Regional Director of the Regional MS Center of Excellence for the Durham VA, and the Program Director of the Duke Adult Neurology Residency Program.  Dr. Shah is actively involved in Duke Neurology's educational mission teaching and mentoring multiple learners and trainees.  She has been honored with teaching awards including the Golden Apple Teaching Award (2015), the E Wayne Massey Residency Teaching Award (2017), and the annual Duke Neurology Faculty Teaching Award (2021, 2022).Dr. Mary Alissa Willis is a clinician-educator passionate about multiple sclerosis and making neurology relevant and interesting for all trainees.  She has received numerous teaching awards including Alpha Omega Alpha Teacher of the Year and the AB Baker teacher recognition award from the AAN. After serving as Associate Residency Program Director and Medical Director of the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Willis returned home to Mississippi as chair of the department of neurology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Follow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodFollow Dr. Suma Shah on Twitter @sumadshahFollow Dr. Alissa Willis on Twitter @myelinMDFollow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoSupport the show

In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with Duke's sleep medicine expert, Dr. Andrew Spector to discuss his journey into medicine, the nuts and bolts of being a sleep medicine doctor, and how to maximize quality sleep as a healthcare professional. Also, we covered the importance topic of DEI in neurology, including current barriers and gaps in DEI as well as hopes for the future. If you want to learn more about sleep medicine, DEI, or the best time to take melatonin, make sure you listen to the full episode and leave us a review!Dr. Andrew Spector is an associate professor of neurology at Duke University. At Duke, he is the program director of the sleep medicine fellowship, vice chair of professionalism, inclusion, diversity, and empowerment, and director for the undergraduate course, Sleep in Society: History, Culture, and Medicine. Nationally, he was the founding chair of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and he is the current vice chair of the American Academy of Neurology Diversity Officers Subcommittee.Follow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodFollow Dr. Andrew Spector on Twitter @andrewspectormdFollow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoSupport the show

In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast we sat down with Neuro-Twitter star, Dr. Casey Albin to discuss her "drunken stagger" to neurology, the nuts and bolts of neurocritical care training, and the unique challenges of being a neurointensivist. We also spent some time talking about digital scholarship and the future of online Neurology communities in a "post-Musk" era. Dr. Albin shares what she loves most about her job as a neurocritical care doctor, important pearls regarding neuroprognostication, and unique ways to promote health and wellness in shift-work. Casey Albin, MD is an Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine where she is a member of the Department of Neurocritical Care. Her research interests focus on educational innovations in acute neurologic emergencies and Neurocritical care. She serves on the Editorial Boards of several journals and is passionate about open-access neurologic education through Twitter, blogs, and podcasts. Follow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodFollow Dr. Casey Albin on Twitter @caseyalbinFollow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoSupport the show

In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with Dr.  Jeremy Moeller to discuss his medical journey, the subspecialty of epilepsy, the academia of medical education. We also review common neurological conditions managed by an epileptologist along with shedding light on upcoming advances in the field of epilepsy. Dr. Jeremy Moeller is in his 10th year as neurology residency director at Yale in New Haven, CT. He is trained as an epileptologist and is passionate about education, especially epilepsy, EEG, and neurology education.Follow Dr. Moeller on Twitter @yaleneuropdFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodFollow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoSupport the show

In the season two opener, we are joined by the brilliant Dr. Elizabeth Coon, MD to discuss her journey into neurology and program leadership, the subspecialty of movement disorders and its natural intersection with autonomic neurology, and different ways to prevent burnout in medical training. Dr. Elizabeth Coon, MD graduated medical school from the University of Iowa and then completed her neurology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN followed by fellowship training in movement disorders and then autonomic disorders. She is the program director for the adult neurology residency program and the autonomic disorders fellowship at Mayo Clinic. In addition to education, she co-founded Mayo Clinic's Multiple System Atrophy Clinic and is active in research on synucleinopathies and the history of medicine.Follow Dr. Elizabeth Coon  on Twitter @EYemmCoon!Follow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPod!Follow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoels!Follow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletko!Support the show

Hosts Dr. Nupur Goel and Dr. Blake Buletko discuss the first season of Neurophilia, answer some questions regarding the podcast, and share future plans for the platform. Support the show

In this week's episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Paul Ford, Ph.D., and Professor Lauren Sankary, JD to discuss the relationship between neurology and clinical ethics. We talk about the emerging and rapidly changing field of neuroethics, share common ethical dilemmas in neurology, and discuss ways to recognize and uphold patient values during difficult decisions.Dr. Paul Ford, Ph.D. is currently the director of the Neuroethics Program at Cleveland Clinic and has more than 20 years of experience providing ethics consultations to patients, research participants, healthcare professionals, researchers, and others.  He has authorship on more than a hundred publications that range from commentaries to scientific papers.  He has a special focus on ethical challenges surrounding neurotechnology and clinical neurology.  His undergraduate degrees were in mathematics, computer science, and humanities before transitioning to a Ph.D. in Philosophy followed by a fellowship in transplantation ethics.Professor Lauren Sankary, JD, is currently the Associate Director of the Cleveland Clinic Neuroethics Program at Cleveland Clinic. After completing a two-and-a-half-year neuroethics fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, Ms. Sankary joined the Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute as a clinical ethicist in 2020. She received a J.D. with a concentration in Health Law and a Master of Arts from Case Western Reserve University after receiving a B.A. in Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley. Professor Lauren Sankary's research focuses on ethical issues raised by neurological research and innovative neurosurgical intervention. Her current research is funded by the Alzheimer's Association and previous studies have been funded by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke. References:Illes, J., & Bird, S. J. (2006). Neuroethics: A modern context for ethics in neuroscience. Trends in Neurosciences, 29(9), 511–517. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tins.2006.07.002 Young, M. J., & Bernat, J. L. (2022). Emerging subspecialties in neurology: Neuroethics. Neurology, 98(12), 505–508. https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000200054 Support the show

In this week's episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discussed the relationship between Neurology and Palliative Medicine, the need for empathy and vulnerability in patient conversations, the emerging field of Neuropalliative Medicine, how to celebrate the small victories in medicine, and even Dua Lipa! In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kathleen Neuendorf and Dr. Renato Samala.Dr. Kathleen Neuendorf, MD has been a palliative medicine physician, working primarily as a consultant in the hospital, since 2010. She was drawn to the field because it brought an honesty and clarity that people seemed to need but weren't always getting. Dr. Neuendorf is known both locally and nationally for her work in relationship-centered communication and leadership. Outside of work, she is a proud mom of 3, enjoys spending time with her husband and taking walks in the Metroparks.Dr. Renato V. Samala, MD is a staff physician in the Department of Palliative and Supportive Care at the Taussig Cancer Center, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. After graduating from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, he completed a residency in internal medicine at UPMC McKeesport, and fellowships in Geriatrics and Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Samala is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He has written numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, and has presented at local, national and international conferences.References:Boersma, I., Miyasaki, J., Kutner, J., & Kluger, B. (2014). Palliative care and neurology: Time for a paradigm shift. Neurology, 83(6), 561–567. https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000000674 Brizzi, K., & Creutzfeldt, C. (2018). Neuropalliative care: A practical guide for the neurologist. Seminars in Neurology, 38(05), 569–575. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1668074 Creutzfeldt, C. J., Robinson, M. T., & Holloway, R. G. (2016). Neurologists as primary palliative care providers. Neurology: Clinical Practice, 6(1), 40–48. https://doi.org/10.1212/cpj.0000000000000213 Silveira, M. R., & Forte, D. N. (2022). Palliative care and neurology: A path to neuropalliativism. Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 80(5 suppl 1), 328–335. https://doi.org/10.1590/0004-282x-anp-2022-s119 Taylor, L. P., Besbris, J. M., Graf, W. D., Rubin, M. A., Cruz-Flores, S., & Epstein, L. G. (2022). Clinical guidance in neuropalliative care. Neurology, 98(10), 409–416. https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000200063 Zehm, A., Hazeltine, A. M., Greer, J. A., Traeger, L., Nelson-Lowe, M., Brizzi, K., & Jacobsen, J. (2019). Neurology clinicians' views on Palliative Care Communication. Neurology: Clinical Practice, 10(6), 527–534. https://doi.org/10.1212/cpj.0000000000000794 Support the show

“Neurology is closer to internal medicine than any other specialty. Justifiably, neurologists are reverting back to their role as internists of the nervous system”-Jose Biller. In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the relationship between neurology and medicine, how to improve communication between primary and secondary care, specialization in medicine, what makes a "good consult," and the importance of patient advocacy in all fields of medicine. We are joined by Neurophilia Co-host, Dr. Blake Buletko, and two very special guests, Dr. Deborah Plate and Dr. Austin Fredrickson. #dailyneurologyuplifters Dr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and was the former medical director of their mobile stroke program. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Buletko serves as an Assistant Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and is the current Program Director of the Adult Neurology Residency program for the Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Deborah Plate is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician. She is currently the Chair and Clinical Associate Director at the Center for Family Medicine residency program at Cleveland Clinical Akron General. She has a private practice at CFM and loves caring for her patients, some of whom she has cared for 30 years. Dr. Austin Fredrickson is an associate professor of internal medicine at NEOMED and a board-certified general internist practicing primary care in his hometown of Salem, Ohio. He serves in medical leadership positions at the state and national levels, and is currently his county's deputy coroner, although Dr. Fredrickson's greatest claim to fame may be that he was a pupil of the infamous Dr. Deborah Plate. References:Aminoff, M. (n.d.). Neurology is not enough - aan.com. Neurology is Not Enough. Retrieved March 30, 2023, from https://www.aan.com/globals/axon/assets/4570.pdf Lanska DJ. The Interface of Neurology & Internal Medicine. JAMA. 2008;299(8):960–961. doi:10.1001/jama.299.8.960Majersik JJ, Ahmed A, Chen IA, Shill H, Hanes GP, Pelak VS, Hopp JL, Omuro A, Kluger B, Leslie-Mazwi T. A Shortage of Neurologists We Must Act Now: A Report From the AAN 2019 Transforming Leaders Program. Neurology. 2021 Apr 30:10.1212/WNL.0000000000012111. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000012111. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33931527.Morrish P. The changing relationship between neurology and general practice in the UK. Br J Gen Pract. 2009 Aug;59(565):599-604. doi: 10.3399/bjgp09X453837. PMID: 22751237; PMCID: PMC2714785.Murray TJ. What should a family physician know about neurology? Can Fam Physician. 1990 Feb;36:297-9. PMID: 21234042; PMCID: PMC2280633.Sanky, C., Gentile, C., Ren, J., Bortnick, E., & Krieger, S. (2023). Education research: The inappropriate consult. Neurology: Education, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.1212/ne9.0000000000200044 Swarztrauber K, Vickrey BG. Do neurologists and primary care physicians agree on the extent of specialty involvement of patients referred to neurologists? J Gen Intern Med. 2004 Jun;19(6):654-61. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2004.30535.x. PMID: 15209604; PMCID: PMC1492387.Support the show

In this week's episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the dynamic relationship of "Neurology and Neurosurgery;" including the proximal and respectful collaboration between these two fields of medicine, and areas of interdisciplinary training available at the resident level. Additionally, some time is spent discussing imposter syndrome in medicine and the growing need for women and minorities in the fields of neurology and neurosurgery. Come learn about neurology and neurosurgery as our guests, Dr. Blake Buletko and Dr. Julie Chen, share personal and professional anecdotes from their lives. Dr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and was the former medical director of their mobile stroke program. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Buletko serves as an Assistant Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and is the current Program Director of the Adult Neurology Residency program for the Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Julie Chen is a pediatric neurosurgeon who completed her neurosurgery residency and epilepsy surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic followed by a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at the prestigious Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Chen currently serves as the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio. References: Bone I, Fuller G. NEUROSURGERY AND THE NEUROLOGIST. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 2002;73:i1-i2.Support the show

The term Neuropsychiatry refers to the "field of scientific medicine that concerns itself with the complex relationship between human behavior and brain function, and endeavors to understand abnormal behavior and behavioral disorders on the basis of an interaction of neurobiological and psychological–social factors."In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the relationship between the mind and brain, or Neurology and Psychiatry. We also provide an in-depth review of overlapping pathologies, compare the clinical approaches of a neurologist and psychiatrist, and comment on the degree of interdisciplinary training available at the residency level. In this episode we feature Drs. Blake Buletko and Randon Welton. Dr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and was the former medical director of their mobile stroke program. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Buletko serves as an Assistant Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and is the current Program Director of the Adult Neurology Residency program for the Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Randon Welton is currently the Margaret Clark Morgan Professor and Chair of Psychiatry at the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and the President of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatry Residency Training.  Before arriving at NEOMED, Dr. Welton has had a long career as both a military psychiatrist and psychiatric educator with a focus on psychotherapy and addressing the impact of trauma on mental health. References:Alsaadi, T., Kassie, S., Mohamed Ali, O., Mozahem, K., Al Fardan, S., & Ahmed, A. M. (2019, April 25). Psychiatric comorbidity in neurological disorders: Towards a multidisciplinary approach to illness management in the United Arab Emirates. Frontiers in psychiatry. Butler, C. (2005). Neurological syndromes which can be mistaken for psychiatric conditions. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 76(suppl_1), i31–i38. Keshavan, M. S., Price, B. H., & Martin, J. B. (2020). The convergence of neurology and psychiatry. JAMA, 324(6), 554.Martin, J. B. (2002). The integration of neurology, psychiatry, and Neuroscience in the 21st Century. American Journal of Psychiatry, 159(5), 695–704. Sachdev, P. S., & Mohan, A. (2013). Neuropsychiatry: Where are we and where do we go from here? Mens Sana Monographs, 11(1), 4. Verghese, A. (2016). The integration of psychiatry and neurology. Indian journal of psychiatry. Williams, S. S. (2016). The terrorist inside my husband's brain. Neurology, 87(13), 1308–1311. Support the show

“The complementary—and some would say—diametrically opposite—clinical methods of the dermatologist and the neurologist can in these circumstances reduce an otherwise dauntingly large differential into a more tractable, smaller list.” In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the fascinating relationship between Neurology and Dermatology, review the various pathologies shared between these two systems, and highlight the art of medicine between two specialists, Dr. Blake Buletko and Dr. Eliot Mostow. Dr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and was the former medical director of their mobile stroke program. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Buletko serves as an Assistant Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and is the current Program Director of the Adult Neurology Residency program for the Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Eliot Mostow is the Professor and Chair of the Dermatology Section at Northeast Ohio Medical University. He is the President of Akron Dermatology and has served the Akron Ohio community for nearly 30 years. He is extremely passionate about excellence in medical education, prevention of errors in medicine, and medical ethics. References:Basavaraj, K. H., Navya, M. A., & Rashmi, R. (2010, July). Relevance of psychiatry in dermatology: Present concepts. Indian journal of psychiatry. Retrieved February 18, 2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2990831/ Hurko, O., & Provost, T. T. (1999). Neurology and the skin. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 66(4), 417–430. https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.66.4.417 Neau, J.-P., Godeneche, G., Mathis, S., & Guillet, G. (2014). Neurodermatology. Handbook of Clinical Neurology, 1561–1594. Shah, P., Sagar, P. R., Alhumaidi, N., Bollampally, V. C., & Malik, B. H. (2020, August 22). Parkinson's disease and its dermatological associations: Is your skin whispering you a diagnosis? Cureus. Retrieved February 18, 2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7505647/ Skin signs of neurological diseases. DermNet. (n.d.). Retrieved February 18, 2023, from https://dermnetnz.org/topics/skin-signs-of-neurological-diseases Support the show

Do you think and act with your mind or heart? How about both?Neurocardiology refers to the intersection between the fields of neurology and cardiology. The mind and heart are deeply interconnected in terms of anatomy, physiology, and various pathologic states. This episode features a vascular neurologist and an interventional cardiologist who will discuss the relationship between their two fields of medicine.Dr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and was the former medical director of their mobile stroke program. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Buletko serves as an Assistant Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and is the current Program Director of the Adult Neurology Residency program for the Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Ankur Kalra is an interventional cardiologist, and founder of the non-profit startup, makeadent.org. He is director of Barry J. Maron Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center in New Delhi, India. He is also the host of the cardiology podcast show, Parallax. He has presented late-breaking science at national and international scientific cardiovascular meetings, and has published over 250 scientific manuscripts in various peer-reviewed journals. His past appointments include interventional cardiologist, associate professor, and medical director of clinical research for regional cardiovascular medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.Studies mentioned in this episode:Goldstein LB, El Husseini N. Neurología y cardiología: puntos de contacto [Neurology and cardiology: points of contact]. Rev Esp Cardiol. 2011 Apr;64(4):319-27. Spanish. doi: 10.1016/j.recesp.2010.12.004. Epub 2011 Mar 15. PMID: 21411208.Gottesman RF, McKhann GM, Hogue CW. Neurological complications of cardiac surgery. Semin Neurol. 2008 Nov;28(5):703-15. doi: 10.1055/s-0028-1105973. Epub 2008 Dec 29. PMID: 19115176; PMCID: PMC5607742.Jabri A, Kalra A, Kumar A, et al. Incidence of Stress Cardiomyopathy During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(7):e2014780. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.14780Lacerte M, Hays Shapshak A, Mesfin FB. Hypoxic Brain Injury. [Updated 2022 Nov 26]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537310/Oppenheimer SM, Lima J. Neurology and the heart. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 1998;64:289-297.Samuels, M. A. (2007). The brain–heart connection. Circulation, 116(1), 77–84. https://doi.org/10.1161/circulationaha.106.678995 Sherman, D. G., Hart, R. G., & Shi, F. (1987). Heart-brain interactions: Neurocardiology or cardioneurology comes of age. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 62(12), 1158–1160. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0025-6196(12)62513-0 Wang X, Pei J, Hu X. The Brain-Heart Connection in Takotsubo Syndrome: The Central Nervous System, Sympathetic Nervous System, and Catecholamine Overload. Cardiol Res Pract. 2020 Mar 9;2020:4150291. doi: 10.1155/2020/4150291. PMID: 32211202; PMCID: PMC7085406.Support the show

Neurophobia, or the "fear of clinical neurology amongst medical students and resident doctors," is a widely known and accepted phenomenon within the medical community. This podcast will provide an overview of the history and prevalence of the term,  followed by an engaging discussion, between three Neurologists, about tackling the growing issue of Neurophobia. In this episode, we will feature Drs. Blake Buletko, Ahmed Itrat, and Michael Kentris.Dr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and was the former medical director of their mobile stroke program. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Buletko serves as an Assistant Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and is the current Program Director of the Adult Neurology Residency program for the Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Itrat graduated from the Aga Khan University of Health Sciences in Pakistan, followed by his neurology residency training, and vascular neurology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic which he completed in 2015. He is currently a staff neurologist with the Cleveland Clinic and serves as a medical director of stroke at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, along with serving as the lead for neurology education. His interests include clinical research on stroke mechanisms, as well as quality improvement initiatives for stroke. Dr. Michael Kentris is a neurologist in Youngstown, OH. He completed residency at Wright State University and a clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has helped develop and been one of the primary narrators for the journal Continuum's "Read Aloud" program as well as recording his own medical education-themed podcast, "The Neurotransmitters.”The Neurophilia Podcast is hosted by Nupur Goel, a fourth-year medical student at Northeast Ohio Medical University.Support the show