Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Medical school: Ohio State College of Medicine

Residency: Mayo Clinic, Internal Medicine

Hobbies: Going to the employee fitness center, cooking, reading, playing the drums, and hoping this will be “the year” for Notre Dame football.

Favorite things to do in Rochester: Walk/cross-country ski at Quarry Hill Nature Center, patronize local breweries, play tennis at free courts, and golf at affordable courses.

Why Mayo: The world experts who are humble in patient-centered care and teaching. The breadth and depth of allergic and immunologic diseases were a big draw. The training has prepared me for a career in any clinical setting. The program's balance with about a 50/50 split in adult and pediatric clinical experiences provides valuable clinical experiences.

Hometown: Minnetonka, MN

Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: Mayo Clinic, Internal Medicine

Hobbies: Yoga, hiking, reading, baking, and chasing around my two-year-old daughter.

Favorite things to do in Rochester: Farmer’s market, visiting the local restaurants, and hiking at Whitewater State Park.

Why Mayo: The well-balanced training in adult and pediatric allergy and immunology and the support for scholarly activity.

Hometown: Miami, FL

Medical school: Florida International University

Residency: Mayo Clinic, Internal Medicine

Hobbies: Hiking, kayaking, gardening, and anything outdoors.

Favorite things to do in Rochester: Trying food at new restaurants, Thursdays on First (Downtown summer market), and going to various parks/trails.

Why Mayo: The unparalleled training, mentorship, and research opportunities. The faculty/staff are wonderful, and Mayo as a whole is a fantastic place to work.

Hometown: Duluth, MN

Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: Internal-Medicine/Pediatrics, Marshfield Clinic, Wisconsin

Hobbies: Hiking, skiing, horseback riding, and writing.

Favorite things to do in Rochester: Explore coffee shops and nearby trails and lakes. Also, the farmers’ and night markets are fun!

Why Mayo: The reputation for caring for patients and training physicians and the well-rounded structure and stability of the Allergy and Immunology Fellowship program are exceptional. The opportunity to see common diagnoses and rare disorders with diverse opportunities for research and dedicated faculty made this program exactly what I wanted.

Hometown: Tinley Park, IL (grew up in Thailand)

Medical school: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

Residency: University of Kentucky

Hobbies: Hiking, tennis, snowboarding, fitness classes, houseplants, music, traveling

Favorite things to do in Rochester: Exploring historical sites and various parks/trails, trying new restaurants, and playing pickleball at free courts

Why Mayo: The emphasis on patient care, education, and scholarly activities, complemented by a well-balanced training in allergic and immunologic diseases in both pediatric and adult populations.

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Medical school: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Residency: Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic

Hobbies: Golf, swimming, cooking, entertaining

Favorite things to do in Rochester: Visiting Rochester farmers market, eating out at Terza

Why Mayo: The collaborative care model and ability to learn from some of the top experts in the field have made Mayo a great place to train. The dedication to putting patient care first by all employees also makes for a world class patient experience which is a privilege to be a part of.