Biography
Neurologic disease is even more frightening and life-altering for patients and their families than it is fascinating to neurologists. In residency, I was particularly attracted to treating the most acute presentations of neurologic disease, ultimately leading me towards a career in critical care. The passion for clinical excellence that initially drew me to medicine has been solidified in my training is a cornerstone of my career as an academic neurointensivist.
Dedicated teaching of neurology trainees is critical to future of excellent clinical care. I lecture and lead journal clubs for trainees and APPs locally and nationally and co-direct the New England Neurocritical Care Didactic Series. I have instructed, directed, and created simulation courses for neurology trainees, APPs, and nurses. I especially enjoy mentoring residents and APPs undertaking original education research projects.
I am a medical education researcher with interests in neurologic education for APPs, medical simulation, competency-based medical education, and assessment. My research describing neurologic education in PA programs was recognized as an editorial board top pick in Neurology Today. I have led and continue to lead several national collaborations of physician and APP leaders in neurologic in education research projects and am the secretary for the Consortium Research and Education in Simulation Promoting Excellence in Neurology Training (CRESCENT). In addition to original research, I have authored several textbook chapters and served as neurology section editor of local reference materials, including the MGH Housestaff Manual.
I was a neurology chief resident at MGB during the height of the COVID pandemic, playing an active role in crisis management and ensuring the wellness of our resident community, which affirmed my interest in pursuing GME leadership after completing my training. I am the current associate program director for the BMC NCC fellowship and have previously served as interim associate program director of the BMC Neurology residency program. I am passionate about caring for patients, understanding current and innovating new educational infrastructure, using this knowledge to optimize teaching, and leading in the fields of neurology and neurocritical care.