Kenneth Lee MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Residency Program Director
klee7@neurology.bsd.uchicago.edu
Dr. Lee is a neurologist specializing in sleep medicine. He has a specific interest in the process and treatment of sleep disorders including narcolepsy, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, insomnias, movement disorders in sleep, obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disordered breathing. He also has an interest in the relationship between sleep disorders and stroke.
In addition to practicing sleep medicine, he maintains an active general neurology clinic encountering the wide spectrum of general neurologic disorders. He also is actively invested in the clinical development and progression of the neurology residents at UCMC.
Dr. Lee is a graduate of the residency program (2013) and has a vision in resident education fostering an environment that is welcoming and striking the balance between supervision and graduated autonomy. This includes all aspects of neurology including patient care, research, outreach and innovation. He takes pride that the U. Chicago residency promotes leadership and confidence, throughout the years and also exposes residents to the wide berth of neurology.
Dr. Lee has been the Residency Program Director since 2020.
Daniel Kurz MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Residency Program Associate Director
Dr. Daniel Kurz grew up in Ohio. After completing his medical training in New York, he started practicing and educating in Brooklyn. Eventually returning to the Midwest, he joined the faculty at the University of Chicago in 2021. Dr. Kurz's clinical and research interests revolve around neuroimmunology and health equity. He has a focus on clinical descriptors and treatment paradigms for Neurosarcoidosis, LGBTQ+ health, and resident wellbeing. He spends time outside of work visiting US National Parks with his husband and their dogs. Dr. Kurz's most memorable concert experience is Robyn.
Dr. Kurz joined as an Associate Residency Program Director in 2022.
Serena Yin MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Residency Program Associate Director
Dr. Serena Yin joined the University of Chicago in 2025. A New England native, she moved to Chicago for her neurology training, which she completed at Rush University Medical Center. Her areas of interest include epilepsy and functional neurological disorders; she is also dedicated to resident education and mentorship. Dr. Yin lives in the city and loves being part of Chicago’s diverse and vibrant community. On the weekends, she can be found running along the Lakefront Trail or trying new restaurants in her neighborhood. Her claim to fame is her recipe for the perfect chocolate chip cookie.
Dr. Yin also acts as an Associate Residency Program Director.
Marla Scofield
Medical Education Manager, C-TAGME
Marla Scofield is an accomplished education administrator with over two decades of experience managing medical residency and fellowship programs at the University of Chicago Medicine. She has led multiple successful accreditation reviews, manages a team of coordinators, a significant education budget, and supervises recruitment and onboarding for numerous trainees and visiting medical personnel. She holds a bachelor’s from Purdue University, is TAGME-certified, and was named UofC GME Coordinator of the Year in 2024. In her spare time, Marla enjoys swimming, reading, baking and video games.