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Residency: William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
About me: I'm a native of the state of Michigan, so Minnesota wasn't too out of the ordinary for me. My hobbies include hiking, golfing, working out, and trying new restaurants- suffice it to say that I was able to enjoy all of these while in my year of training here at Mayo Clinic.
Best part about training at Mayo Clinic: It goes without saying, the clinical experience and exposure is second to none in the world. But for me, what stood out the most was the staff. Everyone who is at Mayo Clinic wants to be there, and that simple fact is manifested in so many ways. From day-to-day attitudes of the people working there, to the positive team-based culture, that aspect of desire permeates through the entire campus and leaves a feeling of togetherness and belonging. Because when you train at Mayo Clinic, you join a team for life. And that's pretty cool.
Best part about living in Rochester: Probably the abundance of outdoor activities and events put on by the city. I would say it has small town vibes with a big city population. There are good enough places to eat, drink and have fun. Minneapolis is only a 70-minute car ride- certainly close enough for a day trip, let alone a weekend. You won't be bored at Rochester- besides, most of your hours will be spent at the hospital anyway! (Which is clean, modern and with excellent food and drink options.)
Medical school: Mayo Clinic Rochester
Residency: Mayo Clinic Rochester
About me: I grew up in a small town in northern Pennsylvania. I've always loved sports, but it was clear I wouldn't be getting paid to be an athlete any time soon. I had initially completed a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and during that training realized the physician role better aligned with my career desires. I had decided on critical care as my preferred career path before solidifying my initial residency specialty. Anesthesiology seemed like a natural pairing for regular exposure to time sensitive critical illness and procedural repetitions. I interviewed here for medical school in 2015, loved it, and the rest is history. I live in Rochester with my wife Lindsey (critical care PA) and our dogs.
Best part about training at Mayo Clinic: I constantly have the feeling of being surrounded by excellence here, whether it is the colleagues, the facilities, the trainees, the architecture and art, or simply the ethos of the place. Training here makes me strive to be better while providing the resources to make that realistic.
Best part of living in Rochester: I fancy myself as a gym class hero, and Rochester allows me to continue living out that dream. There are countless recreational sport opportunities here, and I actively participate in baseball, softball, basketball, and ultimate frisbee at some degree of competitiveness.
Medical school: Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency: Mayo Clinic Florida
About me: I hail from the cornfields and gravel roads of rural Missouri, and I have roamed all across the nation in my long journey of education. I studied English literature at Amherst College in New England and studied medicine at Tulane in New Orleans. I enjoyed my time with the alligators in the bayou so much that I figured Florida would be a good fit for me, so I pursued Anesthesiology residency at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. I love movies and books and spending time with my wife. The most recent book I read that mattered to me was the novel Musashi, a central theme of which was the pursuit of excellence. Seeking this pursuit of excellence in my own life was what led me to train in Critical Care medicine at the best hospital in America.
Best part about training at Mayo Clinic: The variety and rarity of pathology is broad and deep. The abundance of resources is unparalleled. The quality of the didactics is top-notch. Above all this, however, is the culture. The chance to steep oneself in the Mayo culture is the most invaluable part of the training.
Best part about living in Rochester: There was a fantastic Belgian bar that had the best beers in the world.
Medical school: LECOM-Bradenton
Residency: Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
About me: I'm originally from Indonesia but grew up in Florida so this was my first adventure into the cold. My interests consist of the cardiac ICU and trainee education.
Best part about training at Mayo Clinic: Mayo Clinic has a long-standing history of excellence in all aspects of patient care which is definitely reflected in our training. It's not practice that makes perfect, but perfect practice that makes perfect. This is what Mayo teaches and what makes it so special. We are taught to practice medicine at the highest caliber without compromising trainee wellness.
Best part about living in Rochester: People are incredibly kind and welcoming! Everyone is friendly and approachable.
Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Residency: Mayo Clinic
About me: I am initially from a rural town in Michigan. I am married with four kids and much of mine and my wife's time is spent caring for our children. We are always looking for new adventures and experiences for our family and particularly enjoy outdoor activities. Rochester provides us the opportunities to explore new activities while still maintaining some of the small-town community feel. We have been able to continue to explore those activities and values that are important to us while also finding new areas to branch out into and learn with the kids. We have enjoyed hiking and exploring the area, picking produce at local orchards and turning it into delicious home cooked meals. We look forward to all of our future adventures and experiences here in Rochester.
Best part about training at Mayo Clinic: Mayo clinic provides exposure to complex cases only seen at a quaternary center. You have the opportunity to engage with world experts in multiple different fields on a regular basis. I find that I learn something new every day and am still surprised about things we can accomplish for our patients. There is an abundance of support and people who are always willing to lend a hand and assist with caring for our complex patients. This support also extends into many other areas should you decide to enrich your career. Some examples include leadership positions, research, engagement with national organizations, and enhancing patient care pathways.
Best part about living in Rochester: The best part about living in Rochester is its small community feel. You can get around without any significant traffic, there is an abundance of outdoor activities available, and everyone is friendly.
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