Radhika Sampat, DO ’11 (Georgia Campus – PCOM) Medical Resident, Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia For Dr. Sampat, a residency in neurology has proven to be a good fit; it combines her scientific and research curiosities with her desire to interact with patients one-on-one, providing evaluations, treatment strategies, education and support. “Neurology is a field that is continuously evolving. There remains great mystery surrounding the human brain, neural pathways and physiology. Mystery demands a humble approach to medicine. At the same time, it begs for innovative investigations that drive advances,” she says. “I am excited at the prospect of helping to translate our burgeoning knowledge of neuroscience into improved patient care.” Emory’s highly competitive three-year residency program exposes Dr. Sampat to a diverse patient population representing the full spectrum of neurologic disorders including Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, stroke, sleep, epilepsy, balance problems, nerve and muscle diseases, Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders, neuro-intensive care, neuro-rehabilitation, neuro-oncology and neuroophthalmology. Daily, she sees and manages patients in tertiary care settings, in specialized units (children, adults and geriatrics) and in a large urban hospital that is dedicated to the underserved. She also works closely with faculty engaged in a wide variety of basic and clinical research, many of whom are developing new technologies, diagnostic tests and treatments. “I am confident that my training will prepare me to help my patients to live the fullest, most dignified lives they can,” says Dr. Sampat.
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