Will Binder, M.D., Pharm.D.

Hometown: Gilbert, AZ

Medical school: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

“Mayo Clinic was hands down my top choice for training. I wanted the opportunity to train at a one-of-a-kind institution that focuses not only on high-quality education but the overall support and well-being of residents. Mayo is a uniquely collaborative environment with endless opportunities and I would choose it again in a heartbeat.”

Future plans: Academic practice, Phoenix, AZ

Aaron Brussels, M.D.

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ

Medical school: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

"The Mayo Clinic Anesthesiology Residency program in Arizona is the ideal fit for me. We have early exposure to medically complex patients and opportunities to develop our practice in diverse settings. Our faculty and affiliates bring a wealth of experience to our training, and our residents graduate with the expertise necessary to thrive in their careers."

Future plans: Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Emily Griffin, M.D.

Hometown: Morrison, CO

Medical school: Creighton University

Future plans: Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

"I feel very fortunate to be a part of this program for many reasons. Having such a small program allows us to work closely with our attendings, which in turn allows us excellent autonomy as we progress through the program. The compatibility of the residents and the support of the leadership creates the ideal training environment where I feel the quality of our learning is a top priority."

Jourdan Broadfoot, M.D.

Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ

Medical school: Chicago Medical School

"Mayo Clinic provides unmatched clinical experiences to produce well-rounded, knowledgeable, and capable anesthesiologists. I enjoy that our program size allows for close relationships between all the residents, and between residents and faculty. At Mayo, resident education is a priority and our case variety and exposure are second to none."

Austin Eells, M.D.

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

"The anesthesia program was my top choice for residency programs. It provides a wonderful balance between world-class patient care and a small program size. The small class size allows us to build mentorship relationships with faculty as well as co-residents leading to a tailored education for your growth and learning. The well-being of residents is a top priority for our program leadership."

Brooks Johnson, M.D.

Hometown: Gilbert, AZ

Medical school: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

"I chose Mayo Clinic's Anesthesiology Residency program in Arizona because I was looking for a program that prioritized both resident education and well-being. The small size of the program, allowing me to be good friends with all of my co-residents, is an added benefit. Given that the hospital is close to family and friends in beautiful Arizona made the decision easy! "

Alex Roesler, M.D.

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ

Medical school: Duke Medical School

"Mayo Clinic’s anesthesiology program is a top-tier program that not only provides excellent clinical training and world-renown support/resources but also commits to helping residents grow personally and professionally. Both Mayo Clinic and the Phoenix area are rapidly growing and diversifying, and it’s exciting to be part of the advancement of medicine and healthcare in my hometown."

Bryson Caskey, M.D.

Hometown: Glendale, AZ

Medical school: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

"The anesthesiology program is a tight-knit program that offers world-class training in a family-like atmosphere. Residents are supported very well here in a truly collaborative environment that comes with all of the educational, research, and clinical resources Mayo Clinic has become famous for."

Conner Clay, M.D.

Hometown: Highlands Ranch, CO

Medical school: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix

"I chose Mayo Clinic because I recognized that equal emphasis is placed on resident education and well-being. The program is able to maintain a small size while still affording a humane call schedule and work-life balance. This combines to make me a more effective and compassionate physician."

Vaibhav Murali, M.D. 

Hometown: San Jose, CA

Medical school: Creighton University

"I am thrilled to be training at Mayo Clinic in Arizona because of its world-renowned reputation in clinical excellence and its individualized approach to residency training. As someone who wants to pursue a career in academic medicine, training among such accomplished teaching and research faculty will undoubtedly prepare me to fulfill a similar role in my own career."

Nick Pombo, M.D.

Hometown: Culver City, CA

Medical school: University of California, Riverside School of Medicine  

"Mayo Clinic is a world-class institution with outstanding faculty dedicated to the education and well-being of residents and offers exposure to a wide variety of cases. The small program size fosters a close-knit and supportive culture and promotes strong camaraderie between residents, faculty, and staff that makes it a special place to train."

Jorgen Sumsion, M.D. 

Hometown: Kaysville, UT

Medical school: University of Utah School of Medicine

"As I was looking for a top-quality residency, Mayo Clinic in Arizona easily came to the top of my list. There is an incredible reputation for practicing up-to-date, evidence- and team-based medicine; pushing the edge of meaningful research; having strong resident cohesiveness; and having a great breadth of educational cases."