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Samantha A. Banks, M.D.

  1. Neurologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Samantha A. Banks, M.D., is a neurologist with specialty training in Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology. She conducts research on multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune neurologic conditions. She is interested in the study of biomarkers in multiple sclerosis and the use of gait analysis and wearable devices in monitoring and improving care for patients with multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune neurologic conditions.

  1. Autoimmune encephalitis
  2. Histiocytic disorder
  3. Multiple sclerosis
  4. Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease
  5. Neuromyelitis optica
  6. Sarcoidosis
  1. 2026
    Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2025
    FellowRST Autoimmune Neurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2024
    FellowRST Multiple Sclerosis, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2023
    ResidentMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Neurology Residency
  5. 2020
    Internship - Internal MedicineInternal Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  6. 2019
    MDCreighton University School of Medicine
  7. 2015
    Undergraduate Studies - Biology, NeuroscienceGustavus Adolphus College

Certifications

  1. 2024
    NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Chief Resident AwardDepartment of Neurology
  2. 2023
    Top 10 Abstract, Histiocyte Society Annual MeetingHistiocyte Society
  3. 2022
    Second Place Poster, Annual CMSAN Symposium Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (CMSAN)
  4. 2022
    Abstract of DistinctionAmerican Neurological Association
  5. 2022
    Travel Grant to attend American Neurologic Association national meeting American Neurological Association
  6. 2022
    ACTRIMS 2022 Young Investigator Educational Grant Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS)
  7. 2022
    ACTRIMS Resident Summit Attendance Scholarship Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS)
  8. 2021
    Regional Conference Trainee Attendance Scholarship for Residents American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
  9. 2020
    Young Investigator Educational GrantEuropean Committtee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS)
  10. 2019
    Cum LaudeCreighton University School of Medicine
  11. 2018
    Alpha Omega Alpha
  12. 2018
    Gold Humanism Honor Society
  13. 2018
    Alpha Sigma Nu, The Honor Society of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
  14. 2018
    Medical Student Scholarship to Attend Annual MeetingAmerican Academy of Neurology (AAN)
  15. 2017
    Arthur Laughlin and Esther Johnson Barr Scholarship for Academic Excellence Creighton University School of Medicine
  16. 2017
    Second Place Award for Professional Student Oral Presentation Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum
  17. 2016
    Medical Dean's MAGIS scholarship for service and leadership Creighton University School of Medicine
  18. 2016
    M1 Summer Research Fellowship Creighton University School of Medicine
  19. 2015
    Magna Cum LaudeGustavus Adolphus College
  20. 2015
    Scientific Research Honor Society, Sigma Xi
  21. 2015
    Theta Alpha Kappa National Religious Studies Honor Society
  22. 2012
    Dean's Scholarship for AcademicGustavus Adolphus College
  23. 2012
    Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - 2023
    MemberNeurology Education Committee, Department of Neurology
  2. 2022 - 2023
    MemberNeurology Hospital Practice Committee, Department of Neurology
  3. 2022 - present
    MemberAmerican Neurological Association
  4. 2021 - 2022
    ChairNeurology Residency Wellness Committee
  5. 2020 - 2023
    MemberNeurology Curriculum Committee, Neurology Residency Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  6. 2020 - 2023
    MemberNeurology Residency Quality Improvement Committee
  7. 2019 - present
    MemberMayo Fellows Association
  8. 2018 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  9. 2018 - present
    MemberGold Humanism Honor Society
  10. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology

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