From the program director

Welcome to the Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona!  Our goal is that you become an excellent radiologist, ready for the joys that a career in radiology has to offer.

To help achieve this goal, our department has over 70 faculty dedicated to education, research, and world-class patient care with every faculty member fully committed to our program and to you.  Many of our faculty have had great success at other nationally recognized programs prior to joining our department, which provides for a diverse educational experience.

Specially designed curriculum, tremendous educational resources, and solid academic instruction are hallmarks of our program.  With nearly an entire year of elective time, our residents are encouraged to pursue their specific clinical and research interests to include Global Health activities.

Our Phoenix campus has recently completed a massive expansion as part of the Arizona-Bold-Forward initiative which included the installation of a 7T MRI for clinical care. There are approved plans for an even larger expansion as well as the development of the Mayo Discovery Oasis Collaborative Biotechnology Corridor.  Fortunately, our program is expanding, and we are now approved by the ACGME for 32 totals residents.  Since personalized instruction, a collaborative environment, and strong mentorship relationships that continue beyond your training are important, we continue to hire world class faculty to maintain our greater than 3:1 faculty-to-resident ratio.

In addition, Phoenix and Scottsdale are wonderful places to live with excellent weather, abundant outdoor activities, plenty of amenities and conveniences, an outstanding airport and all the benefits of a major metropolitan area.  

I am excited that you are interested in our program and look forward to meeting you!

Michael Fox, M.D., M.B.A.
Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program Director
Professor of Radiology

From the associate program director

Thank you for your interest in the Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona! I am excited to introduce you to our program.

I was born and raised in Wisconsin and went to medical school in Milwaukee. After completing my residency and fellowship in St. Louis, my first job out was at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Since joining the practice in 2003, Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona has shown phenomenal growth in each of the three shields – clinical practice, research, and education.

In the past five years, the clinical practice has had a significant hospital and cancer center expansion. Mayo Clinic Arizona now has just over 700 staff physicians and 400 hospital beds, with shell space for further expansion. The Department of Radiology has 72 radiologists with five medical physicists. Nationally ranked in multiple clinical programs, Mayo Clinic Arizona maintains its institutional primary value: The needs of the patient come first. This mission promotes teamwork and interdisciplinary care providing the best care for our patients. As a radiologist, this aspect is critical for your training as you learn not just image interpretation but the clinical implications to patients.

In the research realm, we have a very productive faculty. In 2023, 98% of our faculty were published with over 188 unique publications. Three of our faculty members are currently the editor-in-chief of radiology journals. The Department has been awarded four NIH grants, in addition to numerous institutional grants. All of our residents take advantage of these research opportunities with 100% of residents publishing and presenting at national and international meetings.

In addition to the state-of-the-art facilities and beautiful hospital campus, a major strength of the program is the faculty. Many of our faculty came from other institutions where they were leaders in education. This has led to a diverse approach, bringing the best features from each program with a commonality of dedication to education. Within all subspecialties of radiology, our faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized leaders.

Arizona is a wonderful place to live with plenty of great weather and outdoor activities year-round. As the fifth largest metropolitan city in the country, Phoenix offers a variety of amenities including major league sports, arts, culture, outdoor activities, and world-class restaurants.

I encourage you to learn more about our program. As a resident at Mayo Clinic, I am confident you will receive excellent training and be well-prepared for your career in radiology.

Sailendra Naidu, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology Residency Associate Program Director
Professor of Radiology

Department

The Department of Radiology at Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona provides subspecialized, high-quality, and comprehensive imaging and interventional care to patients. The department consists of over 70 radiologists, all of whom have completed subspecialty fellowship training.

The department is organized into the following divisions:

• Abdominal imaging
• Breast imaging
• Cardiothoracic imaging
• Emergency hospital radiology
• Vascular and interventional radiology
• Musculoskeletal imaging
• Neuroradiology
• Nuclear medicine
• Ultrasound

Faculty

In addition to caring for patients in clinical practice, Mayo Clinic's faculty is committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many of our faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields. You work closely with the radiology faculty throughout your training in the Diagnostic Radiology Residency.

Notably, the department has been put together by combining faculty who have spent their entire career with Mayo Clinic along with others who were recruited after spending time as faculty, and in some cases residency program directors, at other academic institutions, including:

• Cleveland Clinic Foundation
• Duke University
• Emory University
• Harvard, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital
• Johns Hopkins University
• Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
• Mayo Clinic in Rochester
• University of California, San Francisco
• University of Colorado
• University of Illinois at Chicago
• University of Iowa
• University of Florida
• University of Michigan
• University of Pittsburgh
• University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston
• University of Utah
• University of Virginia

There is an extensive diversity of experience among the faculty, enabling the department to draw from the best practices in the field to create an excellent residency experience.

Program and clerkship directors

	Michael Fox, M.D., M.B.A Program Director   View full profile
	Sailendra Naidu, M.D. Associate Program Director   View full profile
	Victor Pizzitola, M.D. Medical Student Clerkship Director   View full profile
	Laura Harper, M.D. Incoming Associate Program Director (starting June 1, 2026)
	Nick Matthees, M.D. Incoming Associate Program Director (starting June 1, 2026)

Advisers and mentors

The size of the residency program fosters a nurturing community atmosphere amongst the residents; existing residents routinely serve as contact points for introducing you and your family to the Phoenix area and the Mayo Clinic system. Each resident is paired with a radiology faculty mentor who meets with them regularly throughout their residency. Additionally, R1s serve as peer mentors for transitional year residents.

Visiting professors

Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during lectures, participate in hospital rounds, and have informal discussions with trainees. You are encouraged to take full advantage of these educational opportunities.