The Child Neurology Residency at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, draws trainees from across the U.S. and around the world. While all our trainees have a love of learning and a compassionate approach to patient care, they come from diverse backgrounds, family status, and professional and personal interests.

Message from the chief residents

Welcome to the Child Neurology Residency Program at Mayo Clinic in Florida. We are delighted to extend a warm welcome as you begin this exciting stage of your medical journey.

Our program is uniquely positioned in Jacksonville, where Mayo Clinic collaborates closely with Nemours Children's Health Jacksonville and Wolfson Children's Hospital. This partnership provides a truly comprehensive training environment that blends the strengths of world-class adult and pediatric neurology. You will benefit from exposure to a diverse patient population and gain invaluable experience across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

With guidance from our dedicated faculty, you will explore a rich curriculum designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and compassion essential for your future career. From the very beginning, you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, pursue your academic interests, and grow into a confident and capable physician.

Beyond the hospital and clinics, Jacksonville itself offers a vibrant and welcoming community that makes residency training here even more rewarding.

Once again, welcome to the Child Neurology Residency Program at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. We are excited to embark on this journey with you and look forward to seeing the unique strengths and contributions each of you will bring to our program.

Our program is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment where your questions are encouraged, your research interests are nurtured, and you develop into a compassionate and skilled physician.

Sincerely,

Lauren Chorny, D.O.
Chief of Clinical Services

Didem Taskin, M.D.
Chief of Education

Class of 2026

	Lauren Chorny, D.O. Pediatric Residency: University of Florida - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Hometown: Stevensville, MI
	Didem Taskin, M.D. Pediatric Residency: University of Florida - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Medical school: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Home country: Turkey

Class of 2027

	Sammie Lai, M.D. Pediatric Residency: University of Florida - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Medical school: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Hometown: San Francisco, CA
	Robert Crutcher, M.D. Pediatric Residency: National Capital Consortium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD Medical school: Harvard Medical School Hometown: Richmond, VA
	Evelina Dedic, D.O.,M.M.S. Pediatric Residency: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Miami, FL Medical school: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Class of 2028

	Matthew Doward, D.O. Pediatric Residency: University of Florida - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Medical school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine Hometown: Rochester, NY
	Rachna Karumuri, D.O. Pediatric Residency: University of Florida - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Medical school: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University Hometown: Aurora, IL

Class of 2029

	Danielle Nese, D.O. Pediatric Residency: University of Florida - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton Hometown: North Huntingdon, PA
	Brittany Randles, D.O. Pediatric Residency: University of Florida - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Medical school: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Class of 2030

	Warren "Evan" Carrigan, M.D. Pediatric Residency: University of Florida - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Medical school: Florida State University College of Medicine - Sarasota Campus Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
	Clarissa Harte, M.D. Pediatric Residency: University of Florida - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Medical school: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Hometown: Bethlehem, PA