Medical School: University of Jordan

In addition to English, Dr. Armouti is fluent in Arabic and Recipient of Outstanding Academies Achievement Award

Medical School: University of Alabama

Medical School: SSR Medical College, Mauritius 

Dr. Bhatia was General Surgery Resident at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She has a vast number of published articles and/or abstracts, as well as multiple poster presentations. Fluent in Hindi and Punjabi.

Medical School: American University of the Caribbean

In addition to English, Dr. Habtemariam is fluent in Amharic with basic knowledge of Greek and Hebrew.

Medical School: University of South Florida

Recipient of many honorary awards based on high academic achievement and a strong commitment to community service

I was born in Clearwater, FL, but Tampa is my hometown. I went to a small Islamic school before migrating to USF, where I completed my studies through its 7-Year BS/MD program. I majored in Biomedical Sciences but also took classes in piano and history and studied abroad in Osnabrück, Germany. In medical school, I developed interests in narrative medicine and health systems engineering. I have spent most of my life involved in service organizations and look forward to bridging a career in neurology with service in the field. I spend most of my free time with my family. Otherwise, I am running, playing soccer, practicing yoga, journaling, reading books, or playing board games in local coffee shops with friends. I enjoy cooking plant-based recipes with my sisters, traveling, and, most recently, exploring Florida’s coast and wildlife by boat!

On my quest for the “right” residency program, I sought to train among those who were driven by love for the field and passion for service. In USF’s program, I found excellent clinical training, opportunity for a wide breadth and depth of sub-specialty exposure, and the flexibility to pursue individual interests backed by an incredible faculty. Beyond this, my experience with the culture of USF at large over many years and my “inside-scoop” into its neurology residency program as a medical student left me without question that this is where camaraderie and high-quality education are cultivated. I wanted to train where I could bask comfortably in my inner nerdiness, whistle while I work, and get a bear-hug when I need it. I feel truly blessed to spend these next four years as a USF trainee as I make neurology mine.

Medical School: Michigan State University 

Dr. Marinova was a Neurologist in Bulgaria prior to coming to the United States.

Medical School: Spartan Health Science University, Saint Lucia

I was born and raised in Kuwait followed by going to medical school in St Lucia in the Carribean islands, eventually matching here at USF for my neurology residency.  I spend most of my free time with my husband and my almost 2-year-old son and it has been truly an amazing time here in Tampa, Florida. 

Why did I choose USF Neurology residency?

Initially I was looking for a program with strong clinical experience and when I interviewed at USF, it quickly became apparent that the culture was so lively , everyone got along really well and the relationship between the residents and faculty was just phenomenal. Adding to that, the diverse patient population (Tampa General Hospital, VA hospitals, Moffitt Cancer Center) and the well-developed academic set up promised the clinical exposure I was looking for.  I’m incredibly happy that I matched with USF Neurology with starting at the neurology continuity clinic in my first year to then being able to manage complicated patients on my own with supervision from a multitude of approachable subspecialists eager to teach and to the numerous fellowship opportunities, there’s no place else I’d rather be.

Medical School: Florida International University