Dr. Ross Crandall is a board-certified neurologist and neurohospitalist with Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born and raised in Minnesota, he developed a passion for mentorship and education as an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota, before pursuing medical training at the University of Colorado.

Dr. Crandall shaped the student experience as a leader in the School of Medicine's Advisory College Program. He innovated the resident didactic curriculum as the Department of Neurology's Chief Resident for Education. Most recently, as Colorado's Neurohospitalsit Fellow, he improved a virtual didactic case conference, resulting in better attendance and engagement.

He is eager to take this interest and track record in education and apply it to educational excellence at his new institution.

Ashley Paul, MD is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Movement Disorder Specialist at Johns Hopkins University. Her current research focuses on medical education assessment tools and she was awarded the American Academy of Neurology medical education fellowship grant to support her continued research in this area.

Dr. Paul is completing a Master of Education in the Health Professions and is researching growth mindset and feedback literacy in medical students. Dr. Paul also serves as the Neurology Core Clerkship Director and is passionate about creating new educational initiatives and enhancing the learning environment.

She pioneered and continues to direct the Osler Housestaff Preceptors—a competitive program that invites neurology fellows with an interest in medical education to gain experience and exposure to the technical, administrative, and educational skills central to pursuing a pathway as a clinician-educator in academic medicine.

She has served as the Activity Director for the Parkinson’s Foundation in designing a novel open-source free CME online course targeting interprofessional collaboration in the care of Parkinson’s Disease. Recognized for her teaching excellence, she was inducted into the Distinguished Teaching Society of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2022 and invited to speak on her teaching philosophy in 2023.

Twitter/X: @ShakingPaulsy

Dr. Lauryn Hemminger is an Assistant Professor of Neurology in the division of neuro-oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). She completed all of her medical training at URMC and clinical interests include end of life care and caregiver support, frailty and caring for older adults with neuro-oncologic disease, as well as quality improvement initiatives in neurology.

She enjoys her role as clinician educator where she is the director of the neuro-oncology fellowship, director of the neurology acting internship and associate director for the neurology clerkship within her institution. She is also an active member of the AAN Neuro-oncology Section and education subcommittee where she dedicates her time to expanding access and increasing exposure to neuro-oncology education on a national level. She is passionate about developing innovative and interactive educational sessions and tools for learners at all levels from undergraduate throughout medical training.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time in the Finger Lakes with her husband and two children.

Dr. Muhammad Ismail Khalid Yousaf is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, specializing in Headache Disorders. He received his medical degree from SKZMDC in Lahore, Pakistan. He completed his neurology residency at the University of Louisville, where he served as Chief Resident and pursued a mini-fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology. He then did a fellowship in Headache Medicine at the University of Texas at Austin, with a special focus on pediatric headache cared.

Dr. Yousaf has been awarded multiple scholarships and spotlights for his patient advocacy efforts. He is also actively involved in educational and advocacy efforts in Pakistan, serving on the Global Patient Outreach Coalition and the Pakistan Headache Society's Advisory Committee. He also contributes to health op-eds, lectures, and media interviews for awareness of headache disorders and mental health.

He is board-certified in Neurology by both the American and European Boards and holds the MRCPUK-SCE Neuro certification.

Twitter/X: @Ismail4fanty

Dr. Omar Al Janabi, a dedicated vascular neurologist, brings his expertise to Baptist Health in Lexington KY. His journey is one of relentless pursuit, fueled by a passion for both patient care and scientific discovery. Dr. Al Janabi is an MD, MSc and PhD in Clinical & Translational Sciences. He completed his adult neurology residency program at the University of Kentucky. His specialization in vascular neurology was honed during a fellowship at the University of Arizona - Tucson.

Virtual Education Advocate: Dr. Al Janabi is not content with traditional teaching methods alone. He’s an advocate for medical education through virtual platforms, leveraging social media to disseminate knowledge. Whether it’s a tweet, a live session, or an informative video, he’s committed to reaching learners wherever they are.

Neurological Research: Dr. Al Janabi’s curiosity extends beyond the hospital and the clinic. His published works in several journals delve into various aspects of neuroscience.

Dr. Al Janabi embodies the spirit of a healer, educator, and researcher—a beacon in the ever-evolving landscape of neurology.

Twitter/X: @OmarAlJanabiMD

Mattia Rosso is a movement disorders fellow at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH). He completed a neurology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), where he served as a chief resident. He also participated in the clinician-educator track from 2023 to 2024. During his year as a chief resident, he focused on the design of the residency educational curriculum and the update of the residency didactics. Outside of MUSC, he has been part of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Chief Resident group, which led to an invited workshop on the roles and responsibilities of neurology chief residents at the Annual Meeting (AANAM).

Another area of focus has been the interplay of the humanities and medicine, leading to the formation of a Neurohumanities group at MUSC.

Twitter/X: @MattiaRosso3

I am a current epilepsy fellow at Mayo Clinic Rochester. I grew up in different parts of India but mostly in Delhi and did my medical schooling from Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi. Then I completed neurology residency from University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. I served as a chief resident in my final year, where I worked on the academics curriculum, outreach and recruitment.

My research interests include education, and women’s epilepsy.

Twitter/X: @IshaSnehal

Instagram: @isha.snehal

Kuntal Sen, MD, FACMG, is the Co-Director of the Neurogenetics Clinic at Children's National Hospital and Asst. Prof. of Pediatrics, Genomics and Neurology. He completed a combined pediatrics-medical genetics and genomics residency at the Detroit Medical Center and a child neurology fellowship at Children’s National. Dr. Sen is one of the few physicians with dual training in neurology and clinical genetics, providing unique expertise in diagnosing and managing complex monogenic neurological disorders.

He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and presented at international conferences. He conducted a national survey on educating child neurologists about genomics and directed the launch of a national curriculum in genetics through Child Neurology Society Education Center. He is a fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG), served on the ACMG Therapeutics Committee, and is the Media Editor for Pediatric Neurology.

Dr. Sen has received awards and grants from professional societies, including the prestigious ACMG Foundation/Perkin Elmer Award.

Twitter/X: @kuntal_sen

Instagram: @kunta_sen

Dr. Shweta Goswami is a newly minted neurointensivist/ICU EEG Encephalographer at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She completed her neurocritical care and ICU EEG fellowships at the University of Florida. Prior to that, she completed her neurology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

She is passionate about the brain in critical illness and hopes to advocate for quality care of the brain in critical illness through research and education. 

Twitter/X: @shwetagoswamimd

Dr. Micah Etter is a vascular neurologist and neurohospitalist in Tucson, Arizona. He received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, where he also completed his residency training in neurology and fellowship in vascular neurology.

He continues to educate medical trainees and currently co-directs the preclinical neurosciences block at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. With a special interest in medical education and training reform, he is dedicated to mentoring future neurologists and advancing clinical practice.

Twitter/X: @MEtterMD

Dr. Katrina Roberto is an adult neurologist specializing in neuro-oncology. She received her medical degree from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center, graduating cum laude, and completed her residency training in neurology at the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital.

She is a clinical fellow in neuro-oncology at the University of Toronto Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre. She currently serves as a research liaison officer of the Neuro-Oncology Council of the Philippine Neurological Association.

She is passionate about medical education and healthcare quality improvement.

Twitter/X: @AnisheeShah

Dr. Aaron Nelson is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Langone Health, Director of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine Child Neurology Residency Training Program, and Director of Epilepsy for New York Health + Hospitals’ Bellevue Hospital.

A first-generation physician, Dr. Nelson trained in zoological neuroscience at Michigan State University, obtained his MD and MBS in Molecular Neuroscience from the Mayo Clinic, and completed pediatrics at UMDNJ, child neurology at Columbia, and clinical neurophysiology at NYU Langone Health.

Starting the pediatric epilepsy monitoring program at Bellevue Hospital–the nation's oldest continuously operating hospital–he now directs the flagship adult and pediatric epilepsy program for New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation–the largest public health care system in the United States. Child neurology residency program director at NYU since 2014, he is actively involved in a variety of nationally-recognized endeavors pushing the envelope in neurologic education.

Recipient of multiple local and national teaching awards, Dr. Nelson has more than 20 peer-reviewed publications on topics ranging from education to epilepsy. He serves on multiple national committees for a variety of professional organizations and has been elected Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Neurology, and the Child Neurology Society.