Our fellows come from medical schools and residencies around the U.S. and outside the country. Fellows have a love of learning and a compassionate approach to patient care, and they come from diverse backgrounds, family statuses, and professional and personal interests. Learn about our fellows in the Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery Lower Fellowship program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Class of 2027

	John Bartoletta, M.D. Hometown: Hailey, ID Hobbies: Cycling, Fly Fishing Family: My wife, Katherine and our two sons Clinical interests: Revision total hip and knee arthroplasty, periprosthetic joint infection Why Mayo: Mayo offers a unique combination of high-complexity revision arthroplasty experience and individualized mentorship from world-renowned faculty. That combination of surgical volume, case complexity, and personalized training made Mayo an easy choice for fellowship.
	Whitney Kagabo, M.D. Hometown: Ottawa, ON, Canada Hobbies: running, travelling, jig saw puzzles Family: parents, brother and sister Clinical interests: Global outreach Why Mayo: I chose Mayo Clinic because I wanted to develop the skills and experience necessary to confidently manage the most complex hip and knee replacement cases. Mayo offers exceptional opportunities to learn advanced revision arthroplasty while also providing access to a wide range of innovative technologies used in total hip and knee replacement.
	Wesley J. Manz, M.D. Hometown: Eau Claire, WI Hobbies: Home cooking, road and gravel cycling, swimming, discovering new restaurants, and live music  Family: My brother Trevor, sister Sarah, and parents Jim and Sharon Clinical interests: Direct anterior total hip arthroplasty, complex revision arthroplasty, value-based care in total joint arthroplasty Why Mayo: Mayo offers an educational experience that is second to none, with an unmatched mix of volume, complexity, and autonomy. Learning every day from leaders at the forefront of arthroplasty makes it the ideal place to become a complete arthroplasty surgeon in a culture where the needs of the patient always come first.

Mayo Fellows Association (MFA)

The Mayo Fellows Association (MFA) offers a peer and social support network for residents and fellows and their families with social events, athletics, and advocacy. The MFA also holds an annual resident and fellow appreciation event open to all trainees with complimentary massages, stress-reducing activities, and social support.