Neurology Residency Greer - Residents

Hometown: Kissimmee, Florida

Medical school: Saba University School of Medicine

These are a few of my favorite things:  One of my favorite parts of living in Greenville, South Carolina, is its cultural diversity, cuisine and friendliness of the people. It is enriched with beautiful fauna and flora. During my free time, I have had the opportunity to explore nature closely via hiking and have contemplated the beautiful landscapes this area has to offer.

The program highlights are its dedicated teaching faculty, state of the art technology, and its holistic patient care approach. Furthermore, I value deeply how caring everyone is including its faculty, staff, and co-residents and how supportive the environment is in promoting wellness. Altogether, it fosters a fun, exciting, and pleasant learning environment. I feel honored to be part of an amazing team of neurologists.

Hometown: Chittagong, Bangladesh

Medical school: Lady Hardinge Medical College

These are a few of my favorite things:  My favorite parts of the program are the leadership team and the coresidents. I have found since the beginning of my training here that they always go the extra mile to promote resident wellbeing and creating an environment that reinforces learning and professional growth. The faculty here cultivates an warm and welcoming atmosphere, that makes sure we all have our questions answered. Outside the residency program, I have found living in Greenville upstate to be the perfect balance of a small town with big city vibes. We get to enjoy the hospitality that comes with being in a small town, while at the same time getting all the advantages of a big city as well. Over the last couple of months my husband and I have enjoyed visiting the nearby lakes and state parks, as well as spent lovely afternoons shopping and dining in the downtown. I am very excited to be here, and I look forward to advancing my training here.

Hometown: Greenwood, SC

Medical school: Edward via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Carolinas

These are a few of my favorite things: I have been in the Greenville area for a few years now and I have loved living here. Downtown Greenville has so much to offer and is quickly expanding. There is a good variety of greenspace, restaurants, and shops in the downtown and surrounding area. I liked this program because everyone was so welcoming, and I could tell that this was an environment with genuine support to help my growth as a physician. There is a big emphasis on resident well-being and good dialogue surrounding wellness within the program which I appreciate. So far in my training, I have found that the attendings are easy to talk to, very accessible, and excited to teach. This program creates a comfortable environment to learn and grow in while allowing you to develop into the physician you want to be. The group of residents here are genuine, curious, and passionate which forms an awesome environment to work in.

Hometown: Duluth, GA

Medical school: Medical College of Georgia

These are a few of my favorite things: I love that the program here is truly supportive of its residents, not just as learners but as people. They recognize that we best serve our patients when we are whole and well. Everyone is genuinely excited and passionate about neurology and committed to helping residents excel. I also love the friendships and comradery I have developed with my co-residents, both in neurology and internal medicine.  It is invaluable to have colleagues I not only enjoy working with, but with whom I can spend time with outside of work. Asheville is only an hour away and, as an avid hiker, I really appreciate how easily I can find a trail, from Paris Mountain to Pisgah in western NC. The city of Greenville itself offers so much --- yoga, pottery classes, bookstores, and so many restaurants to choose from. Lastly, I value the diversity in our program. As someone who is passionate about mitigating health disparities, we must aim to reflect the diversity in our patient population in our providers.

Hometown: Coral Springs, Florida

University: Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara

These are a few of my favorite things Living in South Carolina has been quite charming and I find it to be a fabulous place. I believe that there is a tactful balance of city life and captivating natural scenery. I enjoy exploring Greenville’s farmer’s markets, artisanal breweries, diverse restaurants and seasonal festivals. One of my favorite things to do here is to explore nature with hiking trails, waterfalls, or walking by Swamp Rabbit after a long day. I am delighted to be part of the Neurology residency program at Prisma Health. I value tremendously the team’s vast disposition to teach in a supported environment conducive of learning. The dynamics are uplifting and constructive which help keep motivation afloat. Lastly, I love having a myriad of cases; it keeps each day very unique and interesting!
 

Hometown: Maple Shade, New Jersey

Medical school: Universidad del Zulia Facultad de Medicina

These are a few of my favorite things:  When I was looking for a place to do my residency, one of the most important things for me was to find a place where I could develop my skills in a peaceful and kind environment. This is what I felt during my interview with Dr. Choudhary, the faculty and the residents. After being here now I can say this is precisely what I was expecting. Everybody has been beyond kind. All the attendings are eager to teach and help you to develop your clinical skills and rational thinking. Besides all this, Greenville is a beautiful city that keeps growing with many green areas and beautiful weather.

Hometown: Jackson, Mississippi
Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center

These are a few of my favorite things: I love this program because I feel that the leadership and coresidents have a genuine desire to create a healthy and effective learning environment. I am so thankful that my program leads and attendings work hard to create a team environment that reinforced learning amongst all the members. I have found since starting my training here that my coresidents and attendings frequently go the extra mile not only to promote effective learning but to provide excellent patient care. Outside of the neurology program I have found living in Greenville to be the perfect balance of outdoor and city living. I have already had the opportunity to enjoy many hikes, river floats and gorgeous mountain views as well as spent several afternoons shopping and eating in the downtown Greenville area. Overall, both the residency program and Greenville area has proven to be a wonderful fit with an excellent teaching environment and endless opportunities for extracurricular activities as well

Hometown: Kodad, Telangana, India
Medical school: Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India

These are a few of my favorite things: I relocated to Greenville due to my husband’s job more than a year ago. I fell in love with this place due to the people, weather prospects all year, and plenty of outdoor activities available to participate for adults and children. As a neuroscience aspirant, I joined the neurosciences institute as a research intern and worked in the movement disorders clinic with our chairman. The staff is caring and professional. The learning environment on the clinic and inpatient side is very conducive for training residents. The teaching faculty is diverse from different subspecialties came from different training backgrounds and has a passion for teaching and mentoring medical students and residents while making sure there is a good work-life balance. The curriculum was thoughtfully laid out with daily noon conferences, mortality and morbidity meetings, monthly grand rounds. Greenville is small in area but got many advantages with regards to recreational activities, dining, access to major airports making it a great place to do a residency.

Hometown: Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Medical school: Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina

These are a few of my favorite things:: I like how everyone is friendly and warm in the area, it definitely shows the Southern hospitality.  Downtown Greenville has a great food scene and it's fun to take a walk along Falls Park. My favorite thing to do is biking along the Swamp Rabbit Trail and at the end of my ride getting a cup of coffee at my favorite downtown coffee shop.   Also, there are other cities close by if you want to take weekend trips like Asheville or Charlotte and there's plenty of outdoor activities to do in the area.

Our program's faculty advocates for the residents and constantly supports our well-being and professional growth, and we all have a special bond as a family. I'm really grateful and happy to be training at Prisma. 

Hometown: New York City, NY
Medical school: Burrell College of Osteopathic medicine - New Mexico State University

These are a few of my favorite things:: I chose USCOM Neurology program at Greenville because of its location and excellent faculty. While I was interviewing, I knew I wanted to live in the south-east but also wanted to be in a program that focuses both on resident wellness and reinforce learning environment for residents. During my interview process I realized this program has great camaraderie among residents and faculty. Residents and faculty also came across as friendly and easy to talk to, most importantly faculty was very transparent. I was also excited to be part of a growing program that has a vast scope for development in the future. This will serve me as a motivation to both grow with the program as well as work on my professional growth. Outside of the program strengths, location itself was the biggest decision maker for me as I like to spend time outdoors.  Greenville fits with my idea of outdoors which includes enjoying nature, eating at diverse restaurants and multiple hiking spots which allows me to spend quality time with my family. I am happy that I matched into this program, as faculty here are so invested in program and resident growth and they constantly provide feedback which allows me to improve personally and professionally.

Hometown: St. Charles, Illinois

Medical school: Saint James School of Medicine

These are a few of my favorite things:: There are many factors that come into play while choosing the perfect residency program to train at. For me, Prisma Health Upstate stood out amongst all the other programs I had interviewed with. The thought and detail that was put into every aspect of the interview process at Prisma Health was impressive. I got the sense right of the bat that this program was dedicated and at the end of the day, all signs pointed to Greenville/Greer. Everyone I had met spoke with such passion and it was clear to me that this is a program that truly wants their residents to be happy and successful. Which leads me to my next point, the resident wellness and work-life balance at Prisma Health makes it possible to raise a family while also receiving extraordinary training. I would be remiss if I did not mention all the beautiful trails and scenery that the upstate offers. Being an outdoorsy individual, living in beautiful Greenville and charming Greer; just a short drive from mountain ranges, waterfalls, hikes, biking trails, rafting, rock climbing, etc. is the environment that my family and I could thrive in. The support and camaraderie that all the faculty at Prisma Health Neurology demonstrates makes me excited to be a part of a growing program for my residency training.

Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

These are a few of my favorite things:: My initial draw to the program derived from a connection I felt to the faculty and residents. It became clear that this is a place that values learning, fosters collaboration, and supports resident well-being. Having completed my first year of training I can confidently say my initial impression was reflected in my experiences. Whether navigating patient care, hanging out with fellow residents, or exploring the outdoors I felt at home. Greenville has a wonderful balance of city life overlayed on a calm southern foundation, which creates space for activities that are varied and broad.  Whether taking day trips to Myrtle beach, visiting nearby towns, or exploring the outdoors there are an abundance of things to do to occupy oneself. I have found this program to be an excellent personal and professional fit.

Hometown: Cumberland, RI
Medical school: Baqai Medical University

These are a few of my favorite things: My favorite part about our program is the wonderful people I get to work with. They are more than colleagues; they have become my lifelong friends. We also have very enthusiastic attendings who love to teach. The people here are the highlight of the program. The Upstate is also a beautiful place to live. I really enjoy the great weather and the small, but charming downtown. It is a very family friendly environment and there are limitless activities, depending on your interest. There are plenty of restaurants to try, trails to hike, and places to hang out in our downtime. I have been lucky to be a part of the first class of residents in this program and getting to participate in making Prisma Upstate such a strong and collegial residency program.

Hometown: Greenville, SC
Medical school: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

These are a few of my favorite things: I was fortunate enough to experience their neurology department at Prisma Health during my clinical years of training in medical school here in Greenville. Throughout my rotations I had the opportunity work alongside physicians who provided the highest quality of healthcare by cultivating community among patients, providers, and students. They fostered with a me a desire to pursue the study of neurology it continually pushed me to be the best physician I could be. My experiences with the neurology staff as well as all Prisma Health staff I have interacted with has greatly shaped my desire to stay here in the area.  I also have the benefit of having lived in Greenville for nearly a decade and am continually amazed by everything the area has to offer. My wife and I are still finding new restaurants to eat at, new friends to spend time with, and new activities to do here in the upstate.

Hometown: Texarkana, TX
Medical school: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

These are a few of my favorite things: When interviewing in Greenville, the atmosphere and city reminded me of home. Growing up in a small town in Texas, I knew that I wanted to train in an area that had a small town feel, but had all the opportunities of a larger city. The area is beautiful and very family friendly. Taking my family from Texas and across the country was a big step; however, they have loved the city allowing the transition to be beneficial for both myself and them. We have enjoyed the many lakes nearby and state parks. We spend most of our spring and summer floating rivers and traveling to the nearby beaches. The residency program has been amazing. I am lucky to have fantastic coresidents and attendings. 2 years later, I am still happy choosing this program and area.

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine, Anguilla

These are a few of my favorite things:  As a newer program, resident feedback has been truly valued and the faculty is constantly striving to make this program as successful as it can be. I also appreciate the early exposure this program provides to both inpatient and outpatient subspecialty experiences because it gives us the opportunity to discover our interests early on in our training. While my medical training has taken me to various parts of the world, the Upstate strikes the ideal balance between a small town with big city feels. It is truly a beautiful place with plenty of amazing restaurants, outdoor activities, and tons of culture and diversity. There is truly something for everyone here.

Hometown: Ontario, Canada
Medical school: Dow University of Health Sciences

These are a few of my favorite things: My favorite part about the program is the culture and camaraderie that is evident, not just between the residents but also amongst the staff, faculty, and leadership. After being in the area, I enjoy Greer for its small-town charm and the beautiful downtown of Greenville for its great food scene, local events and the unlimited outdoors surrounding it offers. There also exists an easy accessibility to greater cities such as Charleston and Atlanta.  It has been an exciting opportunity to be part of a new program and grow alongside it all the while learning under its exceptional faculty. It is also wonderful to see that the faculty and staff actively advocate for their residents’ wellbeing and success. They make the difference by going above and beyond to not only support our professional lives but also our personal lives.

Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Medical school: Punjab Medical College

These are a few of my favorite things: The Neurology residency program in Greenville, SC revels in exceptional patient care facilities and didactics. Leading the legacy class for the Neurology program has given me a rare opportunity to learn from an outstanding faculty representing all major Neuro subspecialties. The focus on resident wellness, mentorship and didactics has been exemplary. To add to that, the city of Greenville is serene and beautiful with a diverse makeup. The access to nature is its understated part. I am truly humbled by my residency experience in all its facets.