Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2026
Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2025
FellowRST Autoimmune Neurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2024
FellowRST Multiple Sclerosis, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2023
ResidentMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Neurology Residency
- 2020
Internship - Internal MedicineInternal Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2019
MDCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2015
Undergraduate Studies - Biology, NeuroscienceGustavus Adolphus College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2024
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2023
Chief Resident AwardDepartment of Neurology
- 2023
Top 10 Abstract, Histiocyte Society Annual MeetingHistiocyte Society
- 2022
Second Place Poster, Annual CMSAN Symposium Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (CMSAN)
- 2022
Abstract of DistinctionAmerican Neurological Association
- 2022
Travel Grant to attend American Neurologic Association national meeting American Neurological Association
- 2022
ACTRIMS 2022 Young Investigator Educational Grant Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS)
- 2022
ACTRIMS Resident Summit Attendance Scholarship Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS)
- 2021
Regional Conference Trainee Attendance Scholarship for Residents American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
- 2020
Young Investigator Educational GrantEuropean Committtee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS)
- 2019
Cum LaudeCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2018
Alpha Omega Alpha
- 2018
Gold Humanism Honor Society
- 2018
Alpha Sigma Nu, The Honor Society of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
- 2018
Medical Student Scholarship to Attend Annual MeetingAmerican Academy of Neurology (AAN)
- 2017
Arthur Laughlin and Esther Johnson Barr Scholarship for Academic Excellence Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2017
Second Place Award for Professional Student Oral Presentation Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum
- 2016
Medical Dean's MAGIS scholarship for service and leadership Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2016
M1 Summer Research Fellowship Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2015
Magna Cum LaudeGustavus Adolphus College
- 2015
Scientific Research Honor Society, Sigma Xi
- 2015
Theta Alpha Kappa National Religious Studies Honor Society
- 2012
Dean's Scholarship for AcademicGustavus Adolphus College
- 2012
Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society
Professional memberships
- 2022 - 2023
MemberNeurology Education Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2022 - 2023
MemberNeurology Hospital Practice Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican Neurological Association
- 2021 - 2022
ChairNeurology Residency Wellness Committee
- 2020 - 2023
MemberNeurology Curriculum Committee, Neurology Residency Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2020 - 2023
MemberNeurology Residency Quality Improvement Committee
- 2019 - present
MemberMayo Fellows Association
- 2018 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 2018 - present
MemberGold Humanism Honor Society
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
Publications