Residents from the RUSH University neurosurgery program have gone on to many of the most prestigious universities and institutions in the country. Below are some of the fellowships and post-graduate positions our residents have pursued.
2023
- Shahjehan Ahmad, MD, MPH
- Fellowship: Indiana Spine Group (Orthopedic Spine)
- Josha Woodward, MD
- Fellowship: University of Miami (Spinal Oncology)
2022
- Bledi Brahimaj
- Fellowship: MD Anderson (Skull base)
- Fellowship: MD Anderson (Skull base)
- Ryan Khanna
- Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering (Spinal Oncology)
2021
- André Beer Furlan
- Fellowship: The Ohio State University (Skull Base)
- Fellowship: RUSH University Medical Center (endovascular)
- Post-Graduation: Staff neurosurgeon, Moffit Cancer Center, Tampa Bay, Florida, Assistant Professor of Oncologic Sciences, University of South Florida
- Daniel Eddelman
- Fellowship: Indiana University (Skull Base/Vascular)
- Joseph Molenda
- Post-Graduation: Staff neurosurgeon, Wellspan Neurosurgery Group, York, Pennsylvania
2020
- Mena Kerolus
- Fellowship: Columbia University/New York Presbyterian (Adult and Pediatric Comprehensive Spine)
- Post-Graduation: Staff neurosurgeon, Atlanta Brain and Spine Care, Atlanta, Georgia
- Ryan Kochanski
- Fellowship: University of California San Francisco
- Post-Graduation: Director of Stereotactic, Functional, and Epilepsy Surgery, Methodist Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas
2018
- Owoicho Adogwa
- Fellowship: Washington University in St. Louis (adult and pediatric spinal deformity)
- Post-Graduation: Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, UT Southwestern
- Joshua Thomas Wewel
- Fellowship: Barrow Neurological Institute (Spine)
- Post-Graduation: Atlanta Brain & Spine Care, Atlanta
2017
- Stephan Munich
- Fellowship: University of Miami (Skull Base)
- Fellowship: University of Buffalo (Endovascular)
- Post-Graduation: Assistant Professor, RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago
- Sumeet K. Ahuja
- Fellowship: RUSH University Medical Center (Spine)
- Post-Graduation: Private Practice, IN
2016
- Daniel John DiLorenzo
- Fellowship: Swedish Hospital (Spine and Functional)
- Post-Graduation: Loma Linda University Department of Neurosurgery, Loma Linda, CA
- Carter S. Gerard
- Fellowship: Swedish Hospital (Functional)
- Post-Graduation: Swedish Hospital, Seattle
- Manisha Kumar Kasliwal
- Fellowship: RUSH University Medical Center (Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine)
- Fellowship: University of Virginia (Complex Spine and Spinal Deformity)
- Post-Graduation: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland
- Lee Tan
- Fellowship: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
- Post-Graduation: Assistant Professor, Neurological Surgery, University of California San Francisco
2015
- Robert G. Kellogg
- Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Post-Graduation: University of Pittsburgh Children's
- David C. Straus
- Fellowship: University of Washington (Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery)
- Post-Graduation: University of South Carolina
2014
- Andrew K. Johnson
- Fellowship: RUSH University Medical Center (Endovascular)
- Post-Graduation: Swedish Hospital, Seattle
- Ali G. Jourabchi
- Post-Graduation: Holy Cross Health, Fort Lauderdale
2013
- Erwin Z. Mangubat
- Fellowship: RUSH University Medical Center (Neuroendovascular Surgery)
- Fellowship: Swedish Medical Center (Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery)
- Post-Graduation: University of South Carolina
- Ricardo B. Fontes
- Fellowship: University of Virginia (Spinal Deformity)
- Post-Graduation: Assistant Professor, Program Director, Residency Program, RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago
2012
- Joshua Billingsley
- Fellowship: RUSH University Medical Center
- Post-Graduation: Advocate Hospital, IL
- Ryan A. Zengou
- Fellowship: University of Chicago
- Post-Graduation: NorthShore University Health System, IL
2011
- Dmitry S. Ruban
- Post-Graduation: RUSH Copley Medical Center, Aurora, IL
- Larry R. Shannon
- Post-Graduation: Bassett Medical Center - O'Connor Hospital, Delhi, NY
- Adam P. Smith
- Post-Graduation: SCL Health Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, CO
2010
- Tibor Boco
- Post-Graduation: Elmhurst Hospital, IL
2009
- Bradley T. Bagan
- Post-Graduation: American Center for Spine & Neurosurgery, Libertyville, IL
- Nimesh H. Patel
- Post-Graduation: Methodist Hospital for Surgery, Dallas, TX
2008
- Michael J. Musacchio
- Fellowship: University of Chicago
- Post-Graduation: NorthShore University Health System, IL
2007
- Sepehr B. Sani
- Fellowship: University of California San Francisco (Functional)
- Post-Graduation: Associate Professor, Associate Program Director, Residency Program, RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
2006
- Jeffery Stuart Lobel
- Post-Graduation: Genesis Healthcare System, Zanesville, OH
2005
- Juan C. Jimenez
- Post-Graduation: RUSH Riverside, Kankakee, IL
- Kirk Wayne Jobe
- Post-Graduation: Neurological Associates of Tampa Bay, FL
2004
- Kevin V. Kelly
- Post-Graduation: RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
2003
- Trent L. Tredway
- Fellowship: University of Chicago (Spine)
- Post-Graduation: Private Practice, NeoSpine, Seattle, WA
2002
- Patricia B. Raksin
- Fellowship: RUSH University Medical Center
- Post-Graduation: John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
2001
- Mina Foroohar
- Private Practice
- Joseph G. Sramek
- Private Practice, Kalispell Regional Healthcare, Kalispell, MT
- James A. Wolter
- Private Practice