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Kristin Nosova, MD
PGY 7
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Undergraduate: New York University
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
Career Interests: Functional neurosurgery
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Zachary Wetsel, DO
PGY 5
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Undergraduate: University of Texas
Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hattiesburg, MS
Personal Interests: Golf, traveling, spending time outdoors with my labrador retriever
Career Interests: General neurosurgery, spine/complex spine surgery, neurotrauma
Why U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose this program as it offers an exceptional blend of academic rigor, advanced surgical training, and collaborative mentorship. The clinical experience, cutting-edge technology and exposure to complex neurosurgical cases provides for excellent residency training. The program also fosters innovation through research and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. With a supportive environment and opportunities for leadership development, it prepares residents to excel as skilled, compassionate neurosurgeons ready to advance the field.
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Giovanni Barbagli, MD
PGY 3
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Undergraduate: Ginnasio Liceo Classico Michelangelo, Florence, Italy
Medical School: Universita' degli Studi di Firenze, Florence, Italy
Personal Interests: Aside from the love for neurosurgery, my greatest interests are mainly 3: history, art, especially theatre and Kendo, the martial art I have been doing for more than 20 years
Career Interests: Skull Base surgery, skull base and vascular anatomy, complex spine surgery
Why U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: As IMG I completed my training in Italy, and I came here as I was accepted in Spine Research Fellowship; I was immediately hit by the diverse environment I found at BUMCP; the camaraderie and the teaching inputs by the seniors and faculty were something I did not expect, and it was amazing. I am proud to be the first resident hired once they started the program in June 2024.
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Izzi Bauer, MD
PGY 2
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Undergraduate: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Personal Interests: Skiing, swimming, playing with friends and family
Career Interests: Neurosurgery, skull base, spine, education
Why U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: This program has great faculty and a diverse patient population that offers an incredible training experience.
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Ashley Carter, MD
PGY 2
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Undergraduate: Washington & Jefferson College
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
Personal Interests: Music, reality TV
Career Interests: Trauma, global health, health care policies
Why U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose University of Arizona COM- Phoenix because of its strong commitment to serving a diverse and rapidly growing community, its emphasis on clinical excellence, and its integration within a major academic and healthcare hub.
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A. Daniel Davidar, MBBS
PGY 1
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Medical School: P.S.G. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Tamil Nadu, India
Personal Interests: Music, sports and travel
Career Interests: Spinal Cord Injury, translational research and device development/robotics
Why U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: Great Neurosurgery program with extremely talented attendings and amazing gradient cohort!
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