Physicians in the Department of Neurology specialize in diagnosing, treating and researching the hundreds of conditions and diseases that can affect the brain and nervous system. Mayo Clinic neurologists work closely with specialists in neurosurgery, ophthalmology, oncology, psychiatry and psychology, pain management, sleep disorders, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and many other areas to offer comprehensive care to patients.

From the program director

Welcome to the Adult Neurology Residency Program at Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida. We are a four-year categorical program that currently recruits six trainees each year. It's our goal to facilitate our residents' development into knowledgeable, innovative, caring, and passionate neurologists via a broad variety of inpatient and outpatient experiences. We strive to do this while embodying the Mayo Clinic philosophy that "the needs of the patient come first."

As program director, my primary role is to be your advocate. It's our philosophy that the best academic experience occurs in an environment that is conducive to and dedicated to teaching and learning. Our curriculum is flexible, with ample elective time that allows each resident to tailor an educational path to meet their specific career goals. Graduates of our program have excelled in a variety of clinical settings, both in academia and private practice.  

All rotations during the residency are building blocks, with each educational experience capitalizing on those before. Our approach is one of direct collaborative patient care, where a resident partners with an attending physician to care for patients. Our faculty members have diverse backgrounds, interests, and expertise clinically, educationally and in research. We're a close-knit department, and our residents benefit from the opportunity to work one-on-one with renowned experts in each subspecialty of neurology. 

Mayo Clinic is a destination medical center and we serve a highly diverse patient population. While we provide care to our local neighbors in the Jacksonville area, we often see patients from other states and from all over the world. There are also opportunities for our residents to travel and participate in Mayo Clinic’s International Health Program. 

Jacksonville and its surrounding area combine a small-town feel with the benefits of a metropolitan city. The climate is one in which outdoor activities can be enjoyed throughout the year. The culture at Mayo Clinic and our location in Northeast Florida help to boost the wellness of our trainees and support an optimal work-life balance.

We hope this information provides a glimpse of the opportunities available at Mayo Clinic and our dedication to the education, success, and well-being of our neurology residents. Contact us if you have any questions and check us out on Twitter @MayoFL_NeuroRes. 

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Mauricio, M.D.
Adult Neurology Residency Program Director

Faculty

Faculty is composed of Mayo Clinic specialists who are committed to patient care, education, and research in their daily practices. Many of our faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields.

Each of the more than 30 neurology faculty members in Florida belongs to a group of neurologic subspecialists who supply unique clinical and research services to patients and colleagues. These subspecialty groups cross geographical boundaries, working closely with staff neurologists at Mayo Clinic's campuses in Rochester, Minnesota, and Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona.

You have direct access to these individuals throughout your training in the Adult Neurology Residency, giving you the opportunity to learn directly from experienced neurology practitioners.

	Kevin Barrett, M.D. Professor of Neurology Dr. Barrett is a graduate of the Mayo Clinic in Florida Residency Program (Class of 2006) and the current Chair of our Neurology Department. He is a core faculty member and attends on the Vascular Neurology inpatient service. Dr. Barrett is also a member of our Neurology Education Committee and Clinical Competency Committee.
	Elliot Dimberg, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Dr. Dimberg is a neuromuscular physician and core faculty member, supervising and teaching residents in the outpatient clinic and EMG lab.
	Brynn Dredla, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Dr. Dredla is a neurologist and sleep medicine physician who serves as our Associate Program Director and Chair of our Residency Curriculum Committee. She also is a member of Mayo Clinic’s Learner Well-Being Council and leads the semi-annual wellness retreats for our Neurology Residents.
	Benjamin Eidelman, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Neurology Dr. Eidelman is a core faculty member and attends on both the General and Vascular Neurology inpatient services and staffs the resident continuity clinic. He is a master clinician and educator and leads our weekly “Professor Rounds” each Friday morning.
	Stephen English, Jr., M.D., M.B.A. Assistant Professor of Neurology Dr. English is a cerebrovascular neurologist and serves as an Associate Program Director and Chair of our Resident Recruitment Committee.
	Olga Fermo, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Dr. Fermo is a headache neurologist who staffs the resident continuity clinic.
	William Freeman, M.D. Program Director for our STR-X Fellowship Dr. Freeman is a graduate of the first class of the Mayo Clinic in Florida residency program in 2005. He is a neurointensivist who founded our Neurocritical Care Fellowship and is currently the Program Director of the innovative STR-X Fellowship.
	Julie Hammack, M.D. Associate Professor of Neurology Dr. Hammack is a neuro-oncologist who attends on the General Neurology inpatient service.
	Josephine Huang, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Dr. Huang is our Associate Program Director, Chair of our Clinical Competency Committee, and the Director of Mayo Clinic in Florida's Comprehensive Stroke Center. She attends on the Vascular Neurology inpatient service, staffs our resident continuity clinic, and is also the Program Director of our Vascular Neurology Fellowship.
	Christopher Kramer, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Dr. Kramer is a neurointensivist and is the Program Director for our Neurocritical Care Fellowship.
	Christopher Lamb, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Dr. Lamb is a neuromuscular and peripheral nerve specialist and attends on the general neurology inpatient service and staffs our resident continuity clinic.
	Alfonso (Sebastian) Lopez Chiriboga, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Dr. Lopez is an autoimmune neurologist who attends on the General Neurology inpatient service and staffs the resident continuity clinic. He is the Program Director of our Autoimmune Neurology Fellowship.
	James Meschia, M.D. Professor of Neurology Dr. Meschia is a vascular neurologist who attends on the Vascular Neurology inpatient service.
	Ashley Pena, M.D. Instructor in Neurology Dr. Pena is a movement disorder neurologist who attends on the General Neurology inpatient service and staffs our resident continuity clinic.
	Maisha Robinson, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Dr. Robinson is a neurologist and palliative medicine physician and is the Chair of Palliative Medicine Department and the Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program Director. She attends on the General Neurology inpatient service and staffs our resident continuity clinic.
	Devon Rubin, M.D. Professor of Neurology Dr. Rubin is the Vice Chair of the Neurology Department, Director of the Mayo Clinic Florida Electromyography Laboratory, and Program Director of our Clinical Neurophysiology EMG Fellowship.  He directs the two-month Clinical Neurophysiology Course for our Neurology Residents during their PGY-3 year.
	Wendy Sherman, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Dr. Sherman is a neuro-oncologist who staffs the resident continuity clinic.
	Nilufer Taner, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience Dr. Taner is a Behavioral Neurologist and the Fellowship Director of our Behavioral Neurology Fellowship. She is a neurogeneticist focused on the complex genetics of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
	William Tatum, D.O. Professor of Neurology Dr. Tatum is an epileptologist and Director of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at Mayo Clinic in Florida. He is the Program Director of the Clinical Neurophysiology-EEG Fellowship.
	Lindsy Williams, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Dr. Williams is a vascular neurologist who attends on our Vascular Neurology inpatient service, staffs the resident continuity clinic and directs our PGY-2 Neuroanatomy course.

Advisers and mentors

A staff adviser provides you with comprehensive educational advice and personal support. You meet with your adviser periodically throughout the program to review your progress and career goals and ensure that your educational needs are being met. Also, your adviser serves as a contact point for introducing you and your family to Jacksonville, Florida, and the Mayo Clinic system.

Visiting professors

Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during lectures, participate in hospital rounds, and have informal discussions with trainees. You are encouraged to take full advantage of these educational opportunities.