Rasha N. Kako
Year
PGY-1
Hometown
Iraq
What medical school did you attend?
University of Baghdad College of Medicine, Iraq
What undergraduate school did you attend?
Dijla High School
What advice would you give incoming residents?
Enjoy the moment! You’ve finally achieved your goal. Take every opportunity to learn
from everyone around you.
What originally attracted you to the LSU Child/Adult Neurology program?
I chose LSU because of the welcoming culture of the program, the diversity and strong
leadership of the program. The faculty and residents were welcoming and engaging during
my interviews. I like the great support provided to the residents.
It's a family here!
Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
New Orleans has something for everyone. The food, museums, music, architecture, festivals,
and shopping.