Dr. Fatima Issa '23 on Child Neurology Residency at VCU in Virginia

Dr. Issa shares her personal experience with a child neurologist as a child when she had a brain tumor and how it inspired her to pursue a career in the field. Dr. Issa said that child neurologists focus on managing brain development and conditions such as ADHD, autism, and epilepsy in children, while adult neurologists focus on conditions such as stroke and dementia in adults. She expresses her interest in conducting research during her residency, particularly in areas such as epilepsy triggers and the impact of environmental factors on brain development. Dr. Issa also discusses the importance of choosing a field that one is passionate about and offers advice to prospective students considering child neurology as a career. She praises UMHS for its caring and supportive environment and acknowledges the need for more child neurologists in the US healthcare system.

source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UohghcAGYew

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