Alyssa Leibengood, M.D., PGY1, joined the UAB Department of Neurology in June 2024. A native of Overland Park, Kansas, Leibengood completed both her undergraduate education and medical school at the University of Kansas.

Get to know Dr. Leibengood better with three quick questions!

What do you look forward to about training in the UAB Department of Neurology and/or UAB in general?

I look forward to learning from all of the wonderful neurology faculty members! This year everyone has been very kind and excited to teach.

What do you like to do when you are not at work?

When I’m not at work, I enjoy hiking with my fiancé, Michael, arts and crafts, cooking, and baking.

What is your favorite holiday, and why?

My favorite holiday is Christmas because I get to spend time baking with my grandparents and seeing my family.