Deepak Nair, M.D. - PGY 4 Chief Resident
Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine Netherlands
Career Plans: Stroke Fellowship
"In our program, the teaching of clinical Neurology is second to none! Our diverse faculty brings together a wealth of experience, from classical examination skills to modern interventions & therapeutics. Our close relationship with the faculty ensures that their skills are passed on to the next generation of "clinical detectives." Peoria's location and large patient base guarantees that our newly acquired skills are honed through a wide array of clinical presentations. Our training is also strongly supported by OSF, which provides us access to an extensive collection of educational resources. The best part is that this all takes place in an environment of friendship and camaraderie!"
Odinachi Oguh, M.D. - PGY 4
Chief Resident
Medical School: The University of Szeged Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Medical School Hungary
Career Plans: Movement disorders Fellowship
"Welcome to the Department of Neurology at UICOM-P. What an exciting time to be a Neurologist here at UICOM-P you will get excellent training in neurology that will provide a strong foundation in your future career. I am confident leaving this program with the wealth of knowledge that I have gained.
Our program director, Dr. Blume is a great advocate for the residents and not to forget our chairman Dr. Kattah, who strongly encourages our education, also applies himself to teaching us. I am proud to be a part of a team who are working with a lot of camaraderie. The diversity of our faculty lends itself to a wealth of experience and skill that you would be surprised to find in a town like Peoria. I invite you to take a tour of our website."
Sara Dhanani, M.D. - PGY 3
Jessica Knirk, M.D. - PGY 3
Deb Boland, M.D. - PGY 2
Sarah Parker, M.D. - PGY 2
Alexandra, Guevara-Salcedo,
M.D.
Payaal Patel, M.D.
Highlights of the Training Program
4-Year Program (PGY-2 match in Neurology assures PGY-1 position).
High faculty-to-resident ratio that assures individual attention.
We take two Neurology residents per year (we are currently working to increase the number of residents per year).
Early leadership role. The PGY-2 and PGY-3 Neurology residents share patient care with rotating Neurosurgery, Medicine, and Emergency Medicine residents and function as team leaders.
Early teaching role to rotating fourth-year medical students.
Tertiary care programs in Stroke, Epilepsy, Muscle Disease, Movement Disorders, Neuro-ophthalmology/ Neuro-otology, Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Disorders, Sleep Disorders and Headache.
Strong Neuroradiology, Neuropathology, Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Psychiatry teaching.
Faculty involved in clinical and basic research.
Stroke Fellowship Program (clinical) currently underway with the nationally recognized OSF stroke network. (first JCAHO certified program in the state of
Illinois)
