The Department of Neurology at Boston University Medical Center (BUMC) proudly celebrated its graduating residents and fellows during a June 5 ceremony at the Metcalf Trustee Center. We honored seven residents and five fellows for their exceptional service. Throughout their time at BUMC, these physicians demonstrated outstanding dedication, compassion, leadership, and perseverance. Our deepest gratitude […]
Dr. Alexander D. Rae-Grant and Dr. Shyam Bhagat are the recipients of the 2026 Golden Brain Awards. This student-nominated award honors educators who demonstrate exceptional teaching skills, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to student success. Congratulations!
Cathi Ann Thomas, MS, RN, CNRN has been appointed to the new Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services. The new Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services is tasked with evaluating and prioritizing federally funded initiatives in Parkinson’s disease research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, clinical care and programs. Additionally, the council aims to […]
We are thrilled to congratulate our colleague, Dr. Pria Anand, on being awarded the prestigious 2026 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. The honor was announced on March 31, 2026, at the 62nd Annual PEN America Literary Awards Ceremony at Town Hall in New York City. This prestigious national award recognizes her debut book, The […]
We are thrilled to welcome 7 exceptional candidates to our team through this year’s NRMP Main Match. The following PGY-1 residents will be joining us in June 2026, as follows: Name Medical School Nana Ama Amponsaah-Opoku University of Maryland School of Medicine Tina Bastin Boston University School of Medicine Isaac Falconer Boston University School of Medicine Aksel […]
Boston Magazine has named 214 physicians from Boston Medical Center Health System (BMC Health System) to their 2026 Top Doctors list, reflecting the depth of clinical excellence and leadership across fifty-nine specialties. Congratulations to Drs. Myriam Abdennadher, Pria Anand, Thanh Nguyen, Steven K. Feske, David M. Greer, Douglas I. Katz, Charlene J. Ong, Maria Stefanidou, […]
Michael Alosco, PhD has been named Distinguished Faculty of the Month for November by the BU Faculty Affairs Office. Dr. Alosco joined the BU community as a post-doctoral fellow in 2015 and the faculty as an assistant professor in 2018. He was promoted to associate professor in 2020. A clinical neuropsychologist, he serves as leader […]
Ika Noviawaty, MD has been accepted into the AAN Women Leading in Neurology national program. Dr. Noviawaty is the adult epilepsy division chief of the Boston Medical Center Epilepsy Program and Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at Boston University. She graduated from Sun Yat Sen University of Medical Science and completed neurology training at the […]
Steven K. Feske, MD, associate professor of neurology at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Vice Chair for Education at the Department of Neurology, has been selected to the Boston University Medical Group (BUMG) Clinical Excellence Society. This society was formed in 2017 to recognize and highlight the clinical contributions of BUMG faculty who exemplify […]
William Tosches, MD (attending) and Haley Huggins, MD (PGY4 Neurology resident) are this year’s recipients of the Golden Brain Awards for Excellence in Medical Student Education. The annual award honors an outstanding faculty member and resident educator and acknowledges the importance of teaching skills and commitment to students and education. Congratulations!