Residency Training
Training future neurologists and neurosurgeons has been, and continues to be, a top priority for Semmes Murphey. Our partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) dates back to 1932 when Dr. Semmes became the first Professor of Neurosurgery at the University.
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Our physicians and surgeons are proud to serve as the faculty for the UTHSC Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.
Medical Students
Visiting rotations are available for medical students and prospective resident applicants. We have unlimited slots available from August to January.
If you are interested in a neurosurgical rotation at our institution, contact the advisor of your home institution for assistance applying via the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) Program (formerly VSAS).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions for Sub-Is this year, the UTHSC Neurosurgery Residency Program will plan to offer virtual opportunities for prospective resident applicants to learn more about our program. This includes virtual involvement in resident conferences and grand rounds, as well as other upcoming virtual activities for those interested in applying to our residency.
For questions about visiting student rotations in Memphis, contact Wendy Elliott by clicking the link below or calling (901) 448-6375.
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Interested in the UTHSC Neurosurgery Residency Program in Memphis? Hear from some of our very own residents and their favorite aspects of the program.
Residents
We’re proud of our residents and their hard work and commitment to pushing the fields of neurology and neurosurgery into the future.

Kara Parikh
PGY7

Jock Lillard
PGY7

Deke Blum
PGY6

Mustafa Motiwala
PGY6

Barrett Schwartz
PGY6

Sean Himmel
PGY5

David Wallace
PGY4

Emal Lesha
PGY5

Camille Milton
PGY4

Christopher Troy
PGY4

Carlos Osorno-Cruz
PGY3

Mark Pernik
PGY3

Kaan Yagmurlu
PGY3

David Matichak
PGY2

Jack McNulty
PGY2

Cliff Yudkoff
PGY2

Emily Estes
PGY1

Taylor Orr
PGY1

Ho Jun Yun
PGY1




Teaching Faculty at UTHSC
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Kenan Arnautovic
MD, PhD
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Adam S. Arthur
MD, MPH, FACS
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Brandon C. Baughman
PhD, ABPP-CN
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Tulio Bertorini
MD
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Andrew Boucher
MD
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Sonia Eden
MD
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Stephanie L. Einhaus
MD
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Lucas Elijovich
MD
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Kevin T. Foley
MD, FAANS
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Daniel A. Hoit
MD, MPH
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Violiza Inoa
MD
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Nick Khan
MD
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Paul Klimo, Jr.
MD, MPH
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Michael LaBagnara
MD
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L. Madison Michael II
MD, FACS, FAANS
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Michael S. Muhlbauer
MD
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Christopher M. Nickele
MD
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Jon H. Robertson
MD
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Jeffrey M. Sorenson
MD
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Jason Gerrard
MD, PhD, FAANS