Neurology and Neurosurgery

Our mission is to enhance the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders by combining academic rigor, surgical and medical expertise, and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a dynamic learning and research environment that drives innovation in neurology and neurosurgery.

Excellence in Neurology Award Recipients

This award is presented annually to acknowledge and recognize an outstanding graduating medical student who has made a significant contribution to neurology clinical care, education, and/or research and whose professional behavior demonstrates thoughtful diligence, compassion, and dedication and dedication to patients in their care and to the field.

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News

Re-engineering Neuroscience and Surgical Practice

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CI MED-led Projects Win Funding to Advance Neurological Care...

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Head On: CI MED Neurosurgeon Pushes Boundaries with Advanced Care, Research, and Education

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Behind the Scenes: Finding my Calling as a Neurosurgeon

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Contact

Kenneth Aronson, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

KENNETH ARONSON, MD
Interim Head, Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery
aronson@illinois.edu
Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences

 

 

Clinical Research Mentor

 

Suguna Pappu, MD


Director of Student Research,
CI MED
Clinical Associate Professor, 
Clinical Sciences
spappu@illinois.edu

Course Directors

DAN LLANO, MD, PhD
Director, Clinical Neuroscience
d-llano@illinois.edu

IWONA DOBRUCKA, MD
Assistant Director, Clinical Neuroscience
dobrucka@illinois.edu

JEFF WOODS
Director, Musculoskeletal & Integumentary
woods@illinois.edu

Manuel Hernandez

MANUEL HERNANDEZ, PhD
Assistant Director, Musculoskeletal & Integumentary
mhernand@illinois.edu

SANJIV JAIN
Assistant Director, Musculoskeletal & Integumentary
sjain1@illinois.edu

Clerkship Directors

GRAHAM HUESMANN
Director, Neurology
huesmann@illinois.edu

NEIL SHARMA
Assistant Director, Neurology
nsharm27@illinois.edu

IBRAHIM MUSTAFA
Assistant Director, Neurology - BroMenn
imustafa@illinois.edu