DepartmentsNeurologySpecialty GroupsMultiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune NeurologyLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Biographical summarySamantha 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 treatedAutoimmune encephalopathyMultiple sclerosisMyelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated diseaseNeuromyelitis opticaStiff person syndrome Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2026Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2025FellowRST Autoimmune Neurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2024FellowRST Multiple Sclerosis, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2023ResidentMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Neurology Residency2020Internship - Internal MedicineInternal Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education2019MDCreighton University School of Medicine2015Undergraduate Studies - Biology, NeuroscienceGustavus Adolphus CollegeShow more education Activities and honorsAwards and honors2023Chief Resident AwardDepartment of Neurology2023Top 10 Abstract, Histiocyte Society Annual MeetingHistiocyte Society2022Second Place Poster, Annual CMSAN Symposium Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology (CMSAN)2022Abstract of DistinctionAmerican Neurological Association2022Travel Grant to attend American Neurologic Association national meeting American Neurological Association2022ACTRIMS 2022 Young Investigator Educational Grant Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS)2022ACTRIMS Resident Summit Attendance Scholarship Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS)2021Regional Conference Trainee Attendance Scholarship for Residents American Academy of Neurology (AAN)2020Young Investigator Educational GrantEuropean Committtee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS)2019Cum LaudeCreighton University School of Medicine2018Alpha Omega Alpha2018Gold Humanism Honor Society2018Alpha Sigma Nu, The Honor Society of Jesuit Colleges and Universities2018Medical Student Scholarship to Attend Annual MeetingAmerican Academy of Neurology (AAN)2017Arthur Laughlin and Esther Johnson Barr Scholarship for Academic Excellence Creighton University School of Medicine2017Second Place Award for Professional Student Oral Presentation Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum2016Medical Dean's MAGIS scholarship for service and leadership Creighton University School of Medicine2016M1 Summer Research Fellowship Creighton University School of Medicine2015Magna Cum LaudeGustavus Adolphus College2015Scientific Research Honor Society, Sigma Xi2015Theta Alpha Kappa National Religious Studies Honor Society2012Dean's Scholarship for AcademicGustavus Adolphus College2012Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor SocietyShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2022 - 2023MemberNeurology Education Committee, Department of Neurology2022 - 2023MemberNeurology Hospital Practice Committee, Department of Neurology2022 - presentMemberAmerican Neurological Association2021 - 2022ChairNeurology Residency Wellness Committee2020 - 2023MemberNeurology Curriculum Committee, Neurology Residency Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education2020 - 2023MemberNeurology Residency Quality Improvement Committee 2019 - presentMemberMayo Fellows Association2018 - presentMemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society2018 - presentMemberGold Humanism Honor Society2016 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of NeurologyShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Biographical summaryConditions treatedMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20574795 Doctors & Medical Staff Banks, Samantha A. M.D.