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With the tremendous amount of research and new therapeutic modalities developing, I expect practicing neurology to be very rewarding as patients who suffer from chronic neurological conditions have increasingly more hope. The recent discovery of the neuro-lymphatic system by the University of Virginia may unlock key mechanisms of immune related neurological disease such as multiple sclerosis, autism, and Alzheimer's disease. I am excited to seeing this field of translational research improve the lives of patients through new forms of therapies. I look forward to a residency program that will help me sharpen my diagnostic acuity, challenge me to continue learning and grow into a compassionate neurologist I endeavor to