Residency and Fellowship Programs

Rasha N. Kako

Rasha

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.