And with that, I joined the trifecta club, #childneuro, #pediatrics, and now #NDD board certified! Now for the.. quadfecta? #neonatalneurology up next!

Faculty Spotlight for Hicham Dabaja, MD. Graphic has Dr. Dabaja's professional headshot centered with white border. Text is maroon. Background is gold with light gold circles and semi-circle accents. University of Minnesota Department of Neurology mark in bottom right.

Q&A with Dr. Dabaja. Clinical areas of interest: Epilepsy and surgical epilepsy evaluation, general neurology. Favorite thing about child neurology at your site? The people. Kind, talented colleagues who truly care. What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? Hang out with my dog Bode or ski.

Meet Dr. Hicham Dabaja! Dr. Dabaja is an attending at our M Health Fairview sites.

#ChildNeurologyResidency #ChildNeuro

Faculty Spotlight for Amanda Moen, MD. Graphic has photo of Dr. Moen in front of scenic waterfront background centered, surrounded by maroon text. Background is gold with light gold circles and semi-circle accents. University of Minnesota Department of Neurology mark in bottom right.

Q&A with Dr. Moen. Clinical Areas of Interest: Neuroimmunology, education, stroke, inpatient neurology. Why did you pick Minnesota? Proximity to family, world class hospitals, and opportunities for personal and professional development. If you weren’t doing this, what would you be doing? Reading a book and knitting a sweater while traveling the world.

Meet Dr. Amanda Moen! Dr. Moen is an attending at our M Health Fairview sites.

#ChildNeurologyResidency #ChildNeuro

Faculty Spotlight for Laura Speltz, MD. Graphic has a photo of Dr. Speltz with a young girl centered, surrounded by maroon text. Background is gold with light gold circles and semi-circle accents. University of Minnesota Department of Neurology mark in bottom right.

Q&A with Dr. Speltz. Clinical Areas of Interest: Clinical work in epilepsy, headache, behavioral neurology, global health and care of underserved populations. Favorite thing about child neurology at your site: We have an amazing team of dedicated professionals who run a fun clinic for a diverse patient population. Advice for someone entering child neurology: Keep an open mind and try everything. You might end up loving something that wasn't even on your radar.

Meet Dr. Laura Speltz! Dr. Speltz is an attending at our M Health Fairview sites.

#ChildNeurologyResidency #ChildNeuro

Spotlight for Ali Hemphill, program administrator. Graphic has Ms. Hemphill's professional photo in bottom right over a maroon circle with a white bubble with black text over it. Background is white with maroon and gold circle and semi circle accents. Black text in the upper left, Minnesota Department of Neurology mark in upper right.

Q&A with Ms. Hemphill. Favorite thing about the child neurology program? I am excited to see the future impact the residency program will have on the community at large. The program launch has been a large team effort and will have lasting impact for years. If you weren’t doing this, what would you be doing? Oh man! I might be a teacher. I love to learn, pass on knowledge, and help people succeed. What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? Hang with the family, go to a sporting event or live music, chill with a good book under a comfy blanket with a warm drink.

Meet Ali Hemphill! Ali is the Program Administrator of the Child Neurology Residency program.

#ChildNeurologyResidency #ChildNeuro

Faculty Spotlight for Nicole Williams Doonan, MD. Graphic has Dr. Williams Doonan's professional photo centered, surrounded by maroon text. Background is gold with light gold circles and semi-circle accents. University of Minnesota Department of Neurology mark in bottom right.

Meet Dr. Nicole Williams Doonan! Dr. Williams Doonan is the Chief of Neurology and an attending at Gillette Children's.

#ChildNeurologyResidency #ChildNeuro

Faculty Spotlight for Peter B. Kang, MD. Graphic has Dr. Kang's professional photo centered, surrounded by maroon text. Background is gold with light gold circles and semi-circle accents. University of Minnesota Department of Neurology mark in bottom right.

Q&A with Dr. Kang. Areas of interest: Neuromuscular disease, neurogenetics, pediatric EMG, research. Advice for someone entering residency: This is the time to keep an open mind and explore. I started my residency thinking I would be a cognitive child neurologist, and by the time I was finished I landed at the other end of the nervous system. Why did you pick Minnesota? There is a drive to make a difference here that is very inspiring.

Meet Dr. Peter Kang! Dr. Kang is an attending at our M Health Fairview sites.

#ChildNeurologyResidency #ChildNeuro

Faculty Spotlight for William Qubty, MD. Graphic has photo of Dr. Qubty and a woman in glasses centered in a white rectangle. Text is maroon. Background is gold with light gold circles and semi-circle accents. University of Minnesota Department of Neurology mark in bottom right.

Q&A with Dr. Qubty. Clinical Areas of Interest: Community outreach and comprehensive neurological care, patient-physician relationships. Advice for someone entering residency? Understanding neurology is a lifelong process. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to know it all from the beginning and try to learn something from the process. Favorite thing to do on a day off? Other than spend time with my family, I enjoy adding to my list of hobbies to see if I can teach an old dog new tricks. Text is dark gray on white rectangles, with offset maroon rectangles. Background is gold with light gold circles and semi-circle accents.

Meet Dr. William Qubty! Dr. Qubty is an attending at Hennepin Healthcare.

#ChildNeurologyResidency #ChildNeuro

Faculty Spotlight for Jamie Eskuri, MD. Graphic has a photo of Dr. Eskuri and her husband and two children, surrounded by maroon text. Background is gold with light gold circles and semi-circle accents. University of Minnesota Department of Neurology mark in bottom right.

Q&A with Dr. Eskuri. Clinical areas of interest: Neuromuscular medicine, clinical research (including investigational drugs, medical education. Favorite thing about child neurology at your site? We have an amazing group of providers with immense experience. I love that our group is collegial and always willing to help each other. Favorite Minnesota food or restaurant? My favorite MN specific food experience is the Minnesota State Fair. Ahhh, cheese curds!

Meet Dr. Jamie Eskuri! Dr. Eskuri is the Site Director and an attending at Gillette Children's.

#ChildNeurologyResidency #ChildNeuro

Faculty Spotlight for Michael Cole, MD. Graphic has Dr. Cole's professional photo centered, surrounded by maroon text. Background is gold with light gold circles and semi-circle accents. University of Minnesota Department of Neurology mark in bottom right.

Q&A with Dr. Cole. Clinical areas of interest: Neuroimmunology, general neurology, and education. Favorite thing about child neurology at your site? Faculty who are friendly, supportive, collaborative, and committed to teaching. If you weren’t doing this, what would you be doing? So many possibilities! Child life specialist, wildlife photographer, or chef, maybe.

Meet Dr. Michael Cole! Dr. Cole is an attending at our M Health Fairview sites.

#ChildNeurologyResidency #ChildNeuro

So happy to welcome our new residents in #ChildNeuro and #NDD here at TCH and BCM! #Match2025 #NeuroSky

Great lecture today on the Pediatric Neurocritical Care series! Awesome case discussion, especially regarding PNPLA8 mitochondrial myopathy by Dr. Emrick! #NeuroICU #PedsICU #childneuro

Thrilled to be on my way to #CNSAM (my first as Councillor of the South!) to spend time with fellow child neuro nerds & to present on disability, ableism, & how we neurologists can be better allies to disabled people!

#ChildNeuro #NeuroTwitter