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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Johns Hopkins Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency

 

Meet Our PM&R Residents

A group of PM&R residents at a sailing event

Johns Hopkins physical medicine and rehabilitation residents have many opportunities to engage in academic study and leading research. Our residents boast a proud history of publishing research in well-recognized journals and texts, and, with the support of our faculty mentors, have presented their work at international and national conferences.

 

Residents By Graduation Year

Class of 2024
Class of 2023
Class of 2022
Class of 2021
Class of 2020
Class of 2019
Class of 2018
Class of 2017

2021-2022 Chief Residents

  • Anisa Tatini, M.D.

    Education Chief
    Professional interests: pediatric rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, spasticity
    Why I chose Johns Hopkins: I chose Johns Hopkins for the diversity of the patient populations as well as the many opportunities to be involved in cutting-edge research.
    headshot of Anisa Tatini

  • Tariq Al-Farra, D.O.

    Administrative Chief
    Professional interests: interventional pain/spine, sports, musculoskeletal medicine
    headshot of Tariq Al-Farra

  • Kavita Nadendla, M.D.

    Clinical Chief
    Professional interests: pediatric rehabilitation
    Why I chose Johns Hopkins: The physical medicine and rehabilitation residency is the perfect combination of a program with diversity, a great reputation and supportive people, both in the program leadership and co-residents. It is also close to home.
    headshot of Kavita Nadendla

Welcome to Our Newly Matched Residents (Class of 2026)

  • Eric Brunk

    Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Eric Brunk

  • Amna Haider

    New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Amna Haider

  • Melissa Jackels

    University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

    Melissa Jackels

  • Drew Lestersmith

    Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Drew Lestersmith

  • Komal Luthra

    McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Komal Luthra

  • Amaan Sheikh

    University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Amaan Sheikh

  • Jennifer Viola

    Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Jennifer Viola

  • Jenny Xu

    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Jenny Xu
 

Where Our Residents Come From

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In the Johns Hopkins Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, we welcome residents from all over the world. This map shows the hometowns of our recent residents. Not included are international locations, such as Ghana, the Philippines and South Korea.

What Our Residents Do After Graduating

Class of 2018

  • Pediatric Medicine Fellowship | New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Fellowship | Johns Hopkins/Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD
  • Pediatric Medicine Fellowship | Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
  • Pain Medicine Fellowship | Stanford University, Stanford, CA
  • Pain Medicine Fellowship | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Class of 2017

  • Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine Fellowship | The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore
  • Pediatric Rehabilitation | Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore
  • UCLA Spine Medicine Fellowship | University of California, Los Angeles
  • Interventional Spine Fellowship | Stanford University, Stanford, CA
  • General Rehabilitation | Missouri
  • Outpatient/General Rehabilitation | Florida
Resident Awards
 

Alexander Shustorovich: 2020 Frank L. Coulson Jr. Resident Award for Clinical Excellence

This honor is awarded annually to the resident in each program who exemplifies clinical excellence. The Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence (MCACE) defines clinical excellence as achieving a level of mastery in six key areas as they relate to patient care.
headshot of Alexander Shustorovich
Resident Awards
 

Alba Azola: 2019 Frank L. Coulson Jr. Resident Award for Clinical Excellence

This honor is awarded annually to the resident in each program who exemplifies clinical excellence. This award was created in memory of Mr. Coulson, who was particularly interested in supporting the development of the next generation of clinically excellent physicians. In his profession, he was a renowned mentor who thoughtfully and passionately supported the growth and development of many.
headshot of Alba Azola
Resident Awards
 

Travis Edmiston: 2018 Frank L. Coulson Jr. Resident Award for Clinical Excellence

This annual award for clinical excellence is given to exceptional doctors-in-training (and potential future Academy members) in all Johns Hopkins residency programs. It honors commitment to professional excellence and aims to promote excellence in patient care at Johns Hopkins for the benefit of the individuals and communities that we serve.
Travis Edmiston with his Award for Clinical Excellence
Resident Awards
 

Mi Ran Shin: May 2018 Resident Appreciation Award

The House Staff Council is the self-governing and representative body of the interns and residents of the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Bayview campus. The resident appreciation award is based on nominations by fellow residents to the residents whom they believe provide exceptional patient care and exemplify a compassionate approach in their interactions with patients, staff and colleagues.
Mi Ran Shin, physical medicine resident
Resident Awards
 

Charles Odonkor: 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award

Since 2014, Charles Odonkor and a few colleagues have offered a free writing and review service to help minority students craft compelling, error-free essays as part of their applications for college and medical school. As a founder of Project REACH, Representatives for Equal Access to Community Health, Odonkor has helped more than 400 students since 2011.
Charles Odonkor with Pablo Celnik at the award ceremony
Teresa Tang, PM&R resident class of 2018

Patients come from all over the world just to be seen at Johns Hopkins. This means you have the opportunity to take care of a diverse range of patients with a wide variety of pathologies, both simple and complex, during your training. The program also has a wonderful alumni network and a great track record of residents getting their top choices in jobs and fellowships.

- Teresa Tang, Class of 2018

Biomedical Odyssey

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Our award-winning blog is dedicated to showcasing the perspectives of our trainees, and written and edited by our medical students, graduate students, residents, postdocs and fellows. They share stories about daily life in the classroom, experiences with residency, research they're working on, tips for future medical students and researchers, and the best parts about living in Baltimore and being part of the Johns Hopkins family.
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