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THANK A RESIDENT DAY

February 23, 2024

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To: Adult and Pediatric Neurology Residents and Fellows, NEUROLOGY,

I appreciate your hard work and dedication to patient care and learning

neurology.

From: M Dast-Jerdi, Neurology

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To: Ai Ohno, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Ai Ohno, NEUROLOGY,

Ai, You have abilities and confidence well beyond your PGY1 year ! It is a

pleasure to work with you and I look forward to more opportunities. We are

lucky to have you in our program. I have great confidence and high expectations

for you!

From: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Neurology

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To: Aisa Iyawe-Parsons, NEUROLOGY,

I really enjoy being your advisor! thank you for your hard work, your optimism,

and your perseverance.

From: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Neurology

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To: Aisa Iyawe-Parsos, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we for patients with neurological

diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for being a valued

member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: All LLU residents and fellows, NEUROLOGY, All who rotate at LLVA

Thank you all, each and every one of you, for being caring thoughtful and

resilient future healers of America. We are very grateful for the commitment you

have made to continued learning, healing and improving the lives of everyone

around you. We, all, at Loma Linda VA, appreciate you!

From: Staci Mendoza, Erica Reed, Danielle Lopez, Jarett Young, Marissa Diaz, Ana

Medina, Tom Edell and Hana Mikdachi, Loma Linda VHA-Medical Education office

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To: Arielle Kasindi, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Arielle Kasindi, NEUROLOGY,

Thank you for your enthusiasm and hard work. It was great to work with you and

I look forward to more opportunity to do that. You are very capable and your

leadership style is an asset. We are lucky to have you!

From: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Neurology

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To: Bryan Nguyen, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Cattien Phan, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Charn Grewal, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we for patients with neurological

diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for being a valued

member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Colby Cevering, NEUROLOGY,

Hi Colby, thank you for your care of patients, commitment to teaching and strong

teamwork. We appreciate all of your contributions!

From: Travis Losey, Neurology

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To: Colby Cevering, MD, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we for patients with neurological

diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for being a valued

member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Dr. Christina Istrate, NEUROLOGY,

Thanks a ton Christina, you were an absolutely wonderful resident to work under,

and you cultivated my appreciation for Neurology. Even while super busy, you

made sure to take care of us medical students and let us know when certain things

said/done by faculty were not ok. Plus, you spent a significant amount of energy

putting in a thoughtful eval. I appreciate you and haven't forgotten your kindness!

From: Brandon Cemé, Medical Student, Year 3

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To: Dr. Taylor Wilson, NEUROLOGY,

Thank you for working so hard, and special thanks for supervising other residents

as a mentor. You are the best.

From: Firas Bannout, Neurology

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To: Gary Guo, NEUROLOGY,

Gary, Thank you for all that you do! Your focus and your knowledge are so

evident in your leadership style. It is a pleasure to work with you.

From: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Neurology

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To: Hosseini, Melika, NEUROLOGY,

From my first meeting with you, I have been impressed by your confidence,

intellect and personality. Thank you for all you do. We are so lucky to have you

in our program and I am glad we were there for you when you needed a home! It

is a pleasure to teach and work with you.

From: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Neurology

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To: Irene Marwa, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Irene Marwa, NEUROLOGY,

I really like being your advisor! Your ability to share both what is comfortable

and also was isn't, is refreshing. Hang in there. There is a light at the end of this

tunnel. You will get there and it will be worth it.

From: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Neurology

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To: Iyawe-Parsons, Aisa, NEUROLOGY,

Thank you for being always opened to hear my feedback and to incorporate that

in your practice.

From: Firas Bannout, Neurology

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To: Khalid, Syed, NEUROLOGY,

Thank you for taking the time and listen to my feedback and supervising you. I

hope you found it helpful.

From: Firas Bannout, Neurology

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To: Krupa Patel, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Krupa Patel, NEUROLOGY,

Krupa, I am happy for whatever role I had in bringing you to our Program. We

are so fortunate to have you. It is a pleasure to teach and work with you. Also a

joy to be at your wedding and share that with your family. Thank you

From: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Neurology

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To: Lee, Sidney, NEUROLOGY,

Thank you for listening to my feedback and incorporate that into your practice.

From: Firas Bannout, Neurology

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To: Marc Starkey, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Mark Edwards, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Mark Edwards, NEUROLOGY,

Mark, Thank you for your help and input to the neuromuscular program. Being

the 'only' fellow can be a burden, but you have handled it well!

From: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Neurology

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To: Marwa, Irene, NEUROLOGY,

Irene, thank you for your passion for neurology, commitment to patient care and

hard work. We appreciate all of your contributions!

From: Travis Losey, Neurology

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To: Mary Safaeipour, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Mary Safaeipour, NEUROLOGY,

Thank you for all that you do! It is a pleasure to work with you. I admire your

enthusiasm, your ability and your focus. I look forward to many more

opportunities to work together!

From: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Neurology

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To: Melika Hosseini, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we for patients with neurological

diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for being a valued

member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Miao Wei, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Mindy Huynh, NEUROLOGY,

I am so glad that you are part of our program! You have excelled on adult

Neurology. I appreciate your enthusiasm and your abilities and your personality.

I only wish that you were in our Program full-time and I look forward to working

more with you in the future

From: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Neurology

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To: Muhammad Tar, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Neurology, NEUROLOGY,

The Neurology Residents are amazing! Thank you so much for being involved in

the stroke program and the care for our patients. You guys are always willing to

be flexible as our program changes and expands.

From: Cres-Anne West, APS

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To: Neurology - Stroke, NEUROLOGY,

Thank you very much for all you do to support us with the stroke program. We

enjoy working with each and every one of you.

From: Fay & GG Stroke NPs, Neurology - Stroke

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To: Neurology Residency & Including our Neurology Fellowships - Clinical

Neurophysiology, Neuromuscular Therapeutics, and Movement Disorders.,

NEUROLOGY,

You are the reason why we dedicate our careers to LLU and academic medicine.

It is a joy to work with you, watch you develop into our colleagues, and learn

from you. Thank you for all that you do and for providing the highest quality care

for our patients and community.

From: Bryan Tsao, Neurology

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To: Neurology Resident at LLU, NEUROLOGY,

To all the neurology residents at LLU - We have always enjoyed working with you

all at RUHS and look forward to working with some of you when you start your

rotations at RUHS in your PGY 3 year. Your presence make the days easier and

the inpatient service more engaging..Thank you for all you do! Know that you are

appreciated!!

From: Department of Neurology, Neurology / RUHS

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To: Neurology Residents, NEUROLOGY,

Thank you for providing such a learner friendly environment during my Neuro

rotation. It made me feel valued as a student and like I could fully explore

something I am interested in and passionate about!

From: Bo, MS3

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To: NMCCS Residents, NEUROLOGY,

I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for all of your hard work and

dedication to your patients and colleagues. Thank you for everything you do; it

makes a BIG difference every day!

From: Santhy Fang, PSR - Clinical Documentation Integrity

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To: Samer Kebbeh, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Sanad Batarseh, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we for patients with neurological

diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for being a valued

member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Selene Jamall, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we for patients with neurological

diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for being a valued

member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Selene Jamall, NEUROLOGY,

Selene, Your enthusiasm, motivation and confidence will be missed! It has been

and is still a pleasure to teach and work with you. I hope that you stay in touch

once you leave us here.

From: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Neurology

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To: Sidney Lee, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Sidney Lee, NEUROLOGY,

Wonderful clinical acumen realizing heat sensitivity as suggesting CNS

demyelination in an ED Consult. I enjoy working with you in clinic, too!

From: Daniel Giang, Neurology

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To: Sidney Lee, NEUROLOGY,

Sidney, Thank you for your enthusiasm and persistence in making it through PGY

2 year! It is never easy but I admire your resilience even after adversity. It is a

pleasure to be your advisor!

From: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Neurology

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To: Syed Hassan Khalid, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Tar, Muhammad, NEUROLOGY,

Hi Muhammad, thank you for all of your contributions to neurology! Your hard

work, care for patients and teamwork is appreciated!

From: Travis Losey, Neurology

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To: Taylor Wilson, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Taylor Wilson, NEUROLOGY,

Thank you, Taylor, for the help with screening H&Ps and a few tattoos and your

willingness to help. We will get you more involved in future studies.

From: Gordon Peterson, Neurology

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To: Taylor Wilson, NEUROLOGY,

Taylor, I have not met a resident who has been through as much as you have and

still came out happy and smiling! You are capable, smart and motivated. It is a

joy to see how the other residents look to you for guidance and you are always

there for them. We are very lucky to have you in our program!

From: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Neurology

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To: Taylor Wilson, NEUROLOGY,

Hi Taylor, thank you for all of your contributions to neurology! Your thoughtful

care for patients, commitment to teaching and teamwork are appreciated!

From: Travis Losey, Neurology

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To: Vikas Ravi, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we care for patients with

neurological diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for

being a valued member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Wei, Miao, NEUROLOGY,

Thank you for working hard on your research article.

From: Firas Bannout, Neurology

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To: Xiaofan Guo, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we for patients with neurological

diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for being a valued

member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: Zahra Behrooj, NEUROLOGY,

It is a pleasure to work and learn with you, as we for patients with neurological

diseases. Thank you for your contributions to their care and for being a valued

member of the neurology team.

From: Carmel Armon, Neurology

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To: ALL RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS, ALL PROGRAMS,

We appreciate each and every one of you for all your hard work and dedication.

We are proud to be a part of your Graduate Medical Education journey and are

always here to support you any way we can!

From: Everyone at the GME Office