MD, University of Baghdad
Neurology Residency, American University of Beirut
Neurology Residency, Medical College of Ohio
Cerebrovascular Disease and Headache Fellowship, Henry Ford Hospital, MI
Migraine and stroke, stroke in young adults, uncommon causes of stroke
Rima M. Dafer, MD, MPH, is a professor of neurological sciences at Rush University and an active member of the stroke team at the Rush University Medical Center. She is a stroke and headache expert, mainly studying the link between migraine and stroke. She has been a principal investigator on numerous clinical trials in acute stroke intervention and secondary stroke prevention. She sits on the American Board of Vascular Neurology Examination Committee, is a fellow at the American Heart Association and is a past member of the Michael Pessin award at the American Academy of Neurology. She is a clinical educator and has received numerous teaching accolades as best teacher of the year by neurology residents and medical students. She has written numerous articles and chapters on stroke management, stroke in young adults and uncommon causes of stroke.
2015 - Top Ten Doctors, IL
2011 - 2016 Compassionate Doctor Certification
2010 - 2016 Best Doctors in America
2008 - 2016 Patients’ Choice Award