Michelle Rueff, MD

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

Goals for PGY 1 Academic Year: Build a strong foundation in internal medicine and learn my way around the hospital 

Goals for Residency: Present research at a national conference,  Find an area of interest and Learn as much as possible 

Career Plans: Practice General Neurology in Kentucky

Personal Interests: Movement Disorder, Neuroimmunology, and Neuro-Muscular Disorders

Hobbies: Crochet, Outdoor activities, my dog Sophie, Cooking, 

Professional Memberships:  AAN - American Academy of Neurology, AMWA - American Medical Women's Association, AMA - American Medical Association 

Awards: Graduated with Honors in Community Service 

Research Interests: Intends to seek out research projects and opportunities during residency. 

Personal Statement: Dr. Michelle Rueff graduated from Joan C Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia. She will be returning to her Alma mater, the University of Kentucky, where she completed her Bachelors in Biology and Minor in Psychology. She worked as a Phlebotomist at Baptist East in Louisville, Kentucky after graduating then completed a Masters in BioMedical Sciences at Marshall University. She is interested in General outpatient Neurology but is excited to experience the various specialties within Neurology to see if anything sparks her curiosity.  Outside of the hospital, she loves to travel, go antiquing, spend time with her family, and outdoor activities around Kentucky.