Unique Aspects of our Program
Research: Many opportunities for mentored research.
Participation in local and national trials as a co-investigator
Fellows screen and enroll all eligible patients
Presentation at a national meeting
Publication in a peer-reviewed journal
Didactic conferences: including Grand Rounds, DBS Consensus
Message from the Fellows
Hello, and thank you for your interest in the University of Minnesota Neurology Fellowship Program! Here are a few things we would encourage you to look into, and how the University of Minnesota might fit your vision.
Can I live in this city for two years? Yes! Minneapolis continually ranks highly in top places to live, healthiest cities, and biker-friendly cities. We make the most of the outdoors at all times, even in the winter. We have the second-most Fortune 500 companies per capita, providing a large job market for your non-medical partner. From Minneapolis, you can bike on numerous trails, even go 100 miles round-trip on paved path. We also have a ton of breweries and new distilleries. It’s safe here. All that, a large airport, and lakes!!
Will I work with good people? Obviously a subjective question, the answer to which you can’t truly find via web-search. However, the answer here is yes. Our team is very united! Fellows and Faculty bond during clinic, conferences, and spend time together outside of work. We plan a few official social events during the year, but the rest of the time it’s day-to-day, genuine friendships that make our work environment so pleasant.
Will I have a decent work hours? Movement Disorders Fellows have very manageable schedules with clinic Monday- Friday. We believe we provide a good balance of patient care, learning, and teaching.
2023 - 2025 Movement Disorders Fellows
Kelsey Jensen, MD - PGY5
Hometown: Edina, MN
Medical School: Case Western Reserve School
Residency School: University of Rochester
Why did you decide to come to the U of M MD Neurology Program: I love Minnesota and was already excited for the opportunity to move back and serve/learn from the community I grew up in. When I interviewed at the U of M I felt very at home with the folks that I talked to and was very impressed by clinical opportunities available as part of this program. I also heard great things about the program as I was considering options.
What do you enjoy most about the program: Definitely the people. At our recent meet up at AAN, the department sent myself and my co-fellow cards with well wishes. That confirmed that I chose the right program for me and is on my desk as I prepare to move!
What are your plans after fellowship: I would like to stay in academic medicine as I enjoy teaching. I'm looking forward to further exploring movement disorders and refining this plan during my training!
What is your favorite Minnesota activity: Viewing crop art at the State Fair.
Coolest/geekiest/most random thing about you: I am an avid cross stitcher. I learned as a kid and got back into it in medical school as a way to unwind.
If you weren't a physician, you would be: a baker
Javier Suarez Oliveros, MD - PGY5
Hometown: Born in Bogotá, Colombia; grew up in Chicago, IL
Medical School: Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency School: Mass General Brigham
Why did you decide to come to the U of M MD Neurology Program: Robust DBS program, and closer to family.
What are your plans after fellowship: Staying in academic medicine primarily as a clinician with involvement in clinical trials and medical education.
What is your favorite Minnesota activity: Pontoon rides on the lake.
Coolest/geekiest/most random thing about you: I am an avid comic book reader and collector.
If you weren't a physician, you would be... a comic book creator
Graduate Medical Education Administration Statement
Residency/fellowship programs select candidates from among eligible applicants based on educational history and performance, relevant board and licensing exam scores, interpersonal skills, and personal attributes, such as integrity and motivation. Personal attributes are evaluated on the basis of applicant references, and, for applicants under serious consideration, through personal interviews.
Whether selected through the NRMP, other appropriate alternative matching programs or outside the match, the Medical School does not discriminate against resident/fellow applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
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