Neurology Residency Program

The Broward Health Neurology Residency Program is a categorical, 4-year training program designed to provide our trainees with the knowledge, skills, and experience to become exceptional neurologists. Residents will experience broad clinical exposure, in-depth didactic education, and research opportunities focused on individual interests. Our distinguished faculty strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment where residents can thrive both personally and professionally.

Neurology Residency Program

The Broward Health Neurology Residency Program is a categorical, 4-year training program designed to provide our trainees with the knowledge, skills, and experience to become exceptional neurologists. Residents will experience broad clinical exposure, in-depth didactic education, and research opportunities focused on individual interests. Our distinguished faculty strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment where residents can thrive both personally and professionally.

Director:

Renato Gonik, MD

Coordinator:

Phillip Mazzeo

Phone:

954-876-2798

Welcome from Program Director

It is my pleasure to introduce you to our brand-new neurology residency program at Broward Health. We are committed to providing our trainees with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to become exceptional neurologists.

While our program may be fresh on the scene, Broward Health itself is anything but new. With a longstanding reputation for excellence in healthcare, Broward Health is a beacon of medical expertise in South Florida. It is among the twenty largest public health systems in the country, serving in the heart of a diverse community, surrounded by beautiful beaches, with access to arts, entertainment and cultural centers.

Our institution is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology, and our program is designed to offer a comprehensive and well-rounded training experience. We are prepared to provide our trainees with broad clinical exposure, in-depth education, and research opportunities that are tailored to their individual interests and career goals.

But what truly sets Broward Health apart is our commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie. We believe that learning should be as enjoyable as it is enriching, which is why we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

I invite you to join us on this exciting journey and look forward to helping you achieve your career goals.

Renato Gonik, MD

Program Leadership

Renato Gonik, MD

Program Director

Neurology - Broward Health North

 

Dr. Renato Gonik completed Neurology residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, and is board certified in Neurology with special qualification in child neurology. He graduated from UGF medical school and the UFRJ Institute of Neurology, Brazil, and was a fellow in Clinical Neurophysiology and Autonomic Disorders at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University. Dr. Gonik previously directed medical programs in the private, public health, and academic sectors. Prior to joining Broward Health, he served as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Florida, where he established a pediatric autonomic program and co-directed the autonomic lab.

 

Michael Dobbs, MD, MHCM

Associate Program Director

Neurology - Broward Health North

Dr. Michael Dobbs is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and obtained a MHCN degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He currently serves at the Fairfax Wood Endowed Chair of the Department of Clinical Neurosciences in the Schmidt College of Medicine of Florida Atlantic University, where he is also Professor of Clinical Neurosciences, Associate Deon of Clinical Affairs, and Interim Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs. Before moving to South Florida, he was the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Chief Medical Officer, Chair of Neurology, and Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs. As Medical Director, he led the UK Norton Healthcare Stroke Care Network, growing it to dozens of hospitals across three states. Dr. Dobbs has routinely led and contributed to research throughout his career, publishing on many neurological topics, including stroke and neurotoxicology. 

About the Program

The Neurology Residency program is designed to train both community-oriented and academically focused physicians as part of the larger mission of the Broward Health System to provide high-quality, compassionate care to all our patients and their families. 

Our mission: Exceptional care. Extraordinary compassion. Everyday excellence.

We are committed to educating future generations of physicians that will server our community, the State of Florida, and our nation. We aim to inspire the next generation of physicians to improve human life through the practice of up-to-date, evidence-based, patient-centered medical care.

Although we are a community-based hospital, being part of the Broward Health GME consortium allows access to numerous resources and areas of expertise, including excellent research opportunities. Broward Health if affiliated with NOVA Southeastern University, Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University, and the University of Miami.

Program Highlights

The Neurology Residency Program at Broward Health provides an opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in an institution with a history of commitment to the highest standards of medical education, clinical care, and community service.

 

  • Large, multi-hospital system 
    • 4 hospitals - 1529 licensed beds
    • 1900 credentialed Physicians on staff
    • Safety net provider to the norther 2/3 of the Broward Country covering 275 square miles
  • 15+ Established Residency and Fellowship Training Programs accredited by ACGME
  • Diverse and experienced Faculty and Staff
  • Competitive Benefits package, including wellness center/gym membership & daily meal stipend

Curriculum

Training Blocks and Sites

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PGY-1

The core of first year training is in Internal Medicine. Eight blocks of inpatient service are held at Broward Health North. One block each is spent at the Emergency Department and medical ICU. Two blocks consist of neurology rotations in the stroke service.

 

PGY-2

The first year of Neurology is weighted towards inpatient care. Eight blocks are spent on the neurology wards and epilepsy monitoring unit at BHN. Outpatient subspecialty selective rotations begin this year, as 2-week rotations each in epilepsy, EEG, behavioral health, and neuroradiology, with variable location at BHN, BH Imperial Point, and the Neurology Institute. A month of pediatric neurology is completed at the BHMC Children’s hospital. Another month is available for residents to pursue training in elective rotations of choice. Weekly half-day outpatient continuity clinics start this year and run throughout the completion of residency training.

 

PGY-3

The second year of neurology training is geared towards consultations. Residents spend 8 blocks on the inpatient consultation and stroke service at Broward Health North. Selectives consist of 2-week blocks, focusing on neuro-rehabilitation, epilepsy, electromyography, and neuro-ophthalmology. One block is reserved for a second month rotation in pediatric neurology at BHMC. Another block is reserved for residents to pursue training in areas of interest through elective rotations.

 

PGY-4

During the final year of training the resident assumes greater supervision and teaching responsibilities towards junior residents and medical students, revisiting prior services: 4 blocks in the consultation and stroke service, and 4 blocks in the inpatient ward and EMU. One month is dedicated to psychiatry at BH Imperial Point. Another month completes pediatric neurology training at BHMC. Two blocks are reserved for PGY-4 residents to pursue training in areas of interest through elective rotations.

 

 

Applications

All applications are processed through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All of our applicant visitations and interviews will be done virtually all application cycle.

We participate in the National Residency Matching Program and do not accept any applicants outside of the Match. We offer a Categorical Neurology Training Program:

Application Requirements

All applications are evaluated holistically.

  • USMLE or COMLEX Scores
  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Personal Statement
  • Medical School Transcripts (international transcripts must be translated)
  • ECFMG Certificate, if applicable
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume

International applicants must meet the following additional requirements:

  • Applicants must be eligible for Florida Medical Training Licensure
  • Applicants must be eligible for J1 visa sponsorship

Broward Health North Program (1551114001)-

NRMP #         ERAS ID # (3 Positions Per Program Year; 12 Total)

We strongly encourage applicants interested in Neurology training to apply to our program and learn its unique features through the interview process.

Faculty Members

Faculty Members

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Sandeep Mendiratta, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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Celso Agner, MD

GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Vascular Neurology

Fawzi Abukhalil, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Neuro-ophthalmology

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Gerald Goldberg, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Neurology

Kateryna Kurako, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Neurology

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Laurentiu Dinescu, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Pain Medicine

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Meliana Trinidad, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Neurology; Internal Medicine

Meliana Trinidad, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Vascular Neurology

Michael Dobbs, MD MHCM

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Vascular Neurology

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Mikhail Mirer, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

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Puneet Singh, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Neurology

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Renato Gonik, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Richard Singer, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Neurology

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Ridwan Lin, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Vascular Neurology

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Sonia Kalirao, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Neurology

Swaroop Pawar, MD

 GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:

Vascular Neurology

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