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Meet Our Trainees

Samuel Garcia, M.D.

Samuel Garcia, M.D.What makes this fellowship special? What makes this fellowship special is the people. The faculty and the Mayo Clinic culture all contribute to an environment that is supportive and inspiring. The faculty are not only leaders in the field but also dedicated mentors who are genuinely invested in our growth and development. Their expertise and guidance are invaluable as we navigate fellowship and begin our careers. Additionally, the fellowship offers incredible opportunities and resources that allow us to become leaders in the fields of research, education, and clinical practice. Access to cutting-edge technology, diverse patient populations, and collaborative research projects enable us to contribute meaningfully to the field and advance our careers. Lastly, the Mayo Clinic culture is unparalleled. It fosters a sense of community, emphasizes patient-centered care, and encourages continuous improvement. This unique blend of excellence, compassion, and camaraderie truly sets this fellowship apart.

Patrick M. King, M.D.

Patrick King, M.D.Why did you choose Mayo Clinic for fellowship training? For me, choosing to pursue a fellowship at Mayo for my critical care medicine training was an easy decision. Specifically, the emphasis on multidisciplinary experience across a broad range of ICU venues (cardiac, ECMO, neuro, surgical, transplant, medical, etc.) provides CCM fellows with a holistic critical care experience, which makes them comfortable managing the full spectrum of critically ill patients. While the world-class critical care staff here provides highly relevant clinical teaching, the procedural training is equally emphasized. CCM fellows manage all ICU airways and gain ample experience in essential ICU skills such as chest drains, lines, and other ultrasound-guided procedures. Whether you are interested in working community ICU or prefer a specialized, quaternary academic setting upon graduation from fellowship, Mayo will help you develop the career you want so that you can do the right thing for any manner of patient that lands in your unit.

Headshot of Nirmala Manjappachar. M.B.B.S.Nirmala Manjappachar, M.B.B.S.

Why is this fellowship special? Our CCIM fellowship at Mayo Clinic is special for many reasons, and it has been an incredible journey for me so far. Our program curriculum is highly comprehensive, offering extensive procedural training and flexibility to explore my diverse interests within as well as outside of the program with global experience. The program excels with its strong clinical training, paired with a focus on education, research excellence, and fellow autonomy, thereby fostering a truly rich learning environment here.

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Ruchi Sahota, M.D.

What do you enjoy about living in Rochester? Rochester boasts an abundance of recreational opportunities, with expansive parks and hiking trails available for exploration every weekend. For urban enthusiasts, the vibrant city life of Minneapolis is conveniently located just an hour away. Furthermore, Rochester hosts numerous cultural events, and its supportive community enhances the overall experience. Personally, I find solace in the natural beauty and lush greenery of the area, which is complemented by the unique experience of witnessing all four seasons—a distinctive feature of this region.

Current fellows

Fellow Program years Residency
Abdullah Al-Asaad, M.B.B.S. 2024-2026 Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Subhash Chander, M.B.B.S., M.P.H. 2024-2026 Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
Patrick King, M.D. 2023-2025 Emergency medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Nirmala Manjappachar, M.B.B.S. 2023-2025 Internal medicine, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD
Ruchi Sahota, M.D. 2023-2025 Internal medicine, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY
Chandralekha Kruthiventi, M.B.B.S. 2024-2026 SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

Alumni

Learn about our graduates.

Graduate Program years Destination
Ilhwan Yeo, M.D. 2023-2024 University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Samuel Garcia, M.D. 2022-2024 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Yamin Soe-Htwe, M.B.B.S. 2022-2024 Marshfield Clinic Health Systems, Weston, WI
Santosh Subramanyam, M.B.B.S. 2022-2024 Methodist Hospital System, San Antonio, TX
Sanu Rajenprasad, M.D. 2021-2023 Mary Washington Hospital Center, Fredericksburg, VA
Swetha Reddy, M.D. 2021-2023 Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
Tariq Ali, M.D. 2021-2022 Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Amos Lal, M.B.B.S. 2019-2021 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Barry Burnstein, M.D. 2018-2020 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Juan Pablo Domecq Garces, M.D. 2018-2020 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Kavitha Gopalratnam, M.B.B.S. 2018-2020 Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT
Melissa Myers, M.D. 2018-2019 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Guatam (Raju) Mehta, M.B.B.S. 2017-2019 Advocate Health Care, Oak Lawn, IL
Shaun Nornha, M.B.B.S., M.P.H. 2017-2019 Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S. 2017-2019 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Priya Patel, M.B.B.S. 2017-2019 Inova Health System, Vienna, VA
Hamza Rayes, M.B.B.Ch. 2017-2019 Arkansas Heart Hospital, Little Rock, AR
Swathi Sangli, M.B.B.S.  2017-2019 Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

Past graduates

Graduate Program years Destination
Ghassan Bandak 2016-2018 Marshall Internal Medicine, Huntington, WV
Crystal Breighner 2016-2018 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI
Sangita Goel 2016-2018  New York University Medical Center, NY
Arnaldo Lopez 2016-2018  Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL
Aarti Narayan 2016-2018  Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, IA
Faria Nasim 2016-2018  MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Govind Pandompatam 2016-2018  St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL
Mahrukh Rizvi 2016-2018  [on leave]
Ankit Sakhuja 2016-2018  West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Courtney Bennett 2015-2017 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Lisa Daniels 2015-2017 Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA
Namita Jayaprakash 2015-2017 Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
Kenneth Sakata 2015-2017 Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
Sandhya Samavedam 2015-2017 Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL
Vrinda Trivedi 2015-2017 Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Saraschandra Vallabhajosyula 2015-2017 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Alexander Vengerovsky 2015-2017 University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Graduation of Mayo Clinic residents and fellows

Mayo Clinic Alumni Association

The Mayo Clinic Alumni Association will help you stay in touch with your Mayo Clinic colleagues, maintain a valuable professional connection to Mayo Clinic throughout your medical and/or research career, participate in continuing medical education, and more.

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