Residency Training
Training future neurologists and neurosurgeons has been, and continues to be, a top priority for Semmes Murphey. Our partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) dates back to 1932 when Dr. Semmes became the first Professor of Neurosurgery at the University.

Our physicians and surgeons are proud to serve as the faculty for the UTHSC Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.
Medical Students
Visiting rotations are available for medical students and prospective resident applicants. We have unlimited slots available from August to January.
If you are interested in a neurosurgical rotation at our institution, contact the advisor of your home institution for assistance applying via the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) Program (formerly VSAS).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions for Sub-Is this year, the UTHSC Neurosurgery Residency Program will plan to offer virtual opportunities for prospective resident applicants to learn more about our program. This includes virtual involvement in resident conferences and grand rounds, as well as other upcoming virtual activities for those interested in applying to our residency.
For questions about visiting student rotations in Memphis, contact Wendy Elliott by clicking the link below or calling (901) 448-6375.
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Interested in the UTHSC Neurosurgery Residency Program in Memphis? Hear from some of our very own residents and their favorite aspects of the program.
Residents
We’re proud of our residents and their hard work and commitment to pushing the fields of neurology and neurosurgery into the future.

Emal Lesha
PGY1

David Wallace
PGY1

Sean Himmel
PGY1

Deke Blum
PGY2

Mustafa Motiwala
PGY2

Barrett Schwartz
PGY2

Rachel Stein
PGY2

Jock Lillard
PGY3

Kara Parikh
PGY3

Mallory Dacus
PGY4

Garrett Venable
PGY5

Will Mangham
PGY5

Vincent Nguyen
PGY6

Kenneth Moore
PGY6

Douglas Taylor
PGY7

Jaafar Basma
PGY7




Teaching Faculty at UTHSC
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Jason A. Weaver
MD
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Jeffrey M. Sorenson
MD
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Jon H. Robertson
MD
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Christopher M. Nickele
MD
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Michael S. Muhlbauer
MD
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L. Madison Michael II
MD
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Michael LaBagnara
MD
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Paul Klimo, Jr.
MD, MPH
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Violiza Inoa
MD
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Daniel A. Hoit
MD, MPH
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Kevin T. Foley
MD, FAANS
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Lucas Elijovich
MD
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Stephanie L. Einhaus
MD
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Michael G. DeCuypere
MD
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Raul J. Cardenas
MD
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Frederick A. Boop
MD
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Brandon C. Baughman
PhD, ABPP-CN
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Adam S. Arthur
MD, MPH, FACS
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Kenan Arnautovic
MD, PhD