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Two members of the Diagnostic Radiology Residency program in Rochester, Minnesota, performed a procedure on a patient.

Radiologists and staff in the Department of Radiology at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, provide the highest quality diagnostic and interventional imaging services in a caring and efficient manner, while sustaining outstanding programs in research and education.

This 115-year-old department — one of the first of its kind — is fully integrated with all the medical services available throughout Mayo Clinic. More than 180 radiologists and physicists cooperate with 1,100 support staff members to provide diagnostic and therapeutic radiology services to patients.

Facilities

Experts in all areas of radiology consult with specialists in other departments to provide the best care to every patient every day. Radiologists work with state-of-the-art equipment, assisted by skilled technologists and nurses, to perform and interpret more than 1 million examinations yearly.

The department's equipment includes:

37 clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners, including 23 3-tesla magnets, plus an additional three dedicated research magnets
23 clinical computed tomography (CT) scanners, including 15 dual-source scanners, plus one additional dedicated research CT scanner
48 ultrasound machines
7 interventional suites

The nuclear radiology practice includes:

15 nuclear medicine cameras
6 positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanners
2 cardiac PET scanners
1 PET/MRI scanner
2 cyclotrons

From the program directors

Welcome to the Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Mayo Clinic! We are thrilled to introduce you to one of the best radiology training programs in the nation. Our strengths lie in the diverse, high volume pathology from patients seeking care from all over the world, early and robust hands-on procedural experience, and graduated autonomy that prepares you to transition into the practice of your choice.

Mayo Clinic’s core value that the needs of the patient come first, paired with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, give us true purpose in our “three shields” of clinical practice, education, and research. All of this in the thriving, affordable, and friendly city of Rochester, Minnesota, allowing for an incredible quality of life!

You will work one-on-one with staff who are leaders in radiology and develop lasting relationships with staff and co-residents that will carry throughout your career. Resources for you to launch your career are innumerable and include mentorship, world-class research, opportunities to educate, and development of leadership skills.

We are proud graduates of this program and can attest to the excellent training we received and the commitment to resident education within our department. Your years of residency are the most formative of your medical training, and you will receive the highest quality education at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, that will open doors in your career for years to come.

Annie Packard, M.D., Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program Director
Chris Gu, M.D., Diagnostic Radiology Residency Associate Program Director
Julie Guerin, M.D., Diagnostic Radiology Residency Associate Program Director
Tucker Johnson, M.D., Diagnostic Radiology Residency Associate Program Director

Group photo of directors — Pictured left to right: Dr Tucker Johnson, Dr. Julie Guerin, Dr. Annie Packard, Dr. Chris Gu

Faculty

One of the greatest advantages to training at Mayo Clinic is the approachability, accessibility, and collegiality of the faculty in our department.

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 these individuals throughout your training in the Diagnostic Radiology Residency.

	Tara Anderson, M.D. Assistant Professor of Radiology Breast Imaging Medical school: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Fellowship: Mammography/Women’s Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN View full profile
	Matthew Augustine, M.D. Assistant Professor of Radiology Vascular/Interventional Radiology Medical school: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Residency: Interventional Radiology-Integrated Residency Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN View full profile
	Philip Araoz, M.D. Professor of Radiology Cardiovascular Medical school: University of Washington, Seattle, WA Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Fellowship: Cardiovascular Research, University of California, San Francisco, CA View full profile
	Larry Binkovitz, M.D. Professor of Radiology Pediatric Radiology Medical school: Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Residency: Diagnostic Radiology Residency, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Fellowship: Abdominal Imaging and Intervention, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Pediatric Radiology Fellowship, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Nuclear Medicine Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN View full profile
	Scott Boeke, M.D. Assistant Professor of Radiology Musculoskeletal Radiology Medical school: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA Residency: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Fellowship: Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
	Heidi Edmonson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Medical Physics Physics Medical school: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN View full profile
	Allison Ferreira, D.O. Senior Associate Consultant Thoracic Radiology Medical School: New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY Residency: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH Fellowship: Cardiothoracic, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
	Kristina Flicek, M.D. Assistant Professor of Radiology GI Fluoro Radiology Medical school: College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Residency: St. Joseph Hospital, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ Fellowship: Body Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ
	Timothy Jaykel, M.D. Assistant Professor of Radiology Ultrasound (Non-Procedural) Medical school: Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Fellowship: Cross-Sectional Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN View full profile
	Benjamin Johnson-Tesch, M.D. Assistant Professor of Radiology Neuroradiology Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Fellowship: Neuroradiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
	Zachary Kelm, M.D., Ph.D Assistant Professor of Radiology Emergency and Hospital Radiology Medical School: Biomedical Engineering and Physiology, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Fellowship: Cross-Sectional Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
	Livia Kruger, M.D. Assistant Professor of Radiology Nuclear Medicine Medical School: Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza - Ceara, Brazil Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Fellowship: Cardiothoracic, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN View full profile
	Ian Mark, M.D., MSM Associate Professor of Radiology Research Medical School: USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Fellowship: Neuroradiology, University of California- San Francisco View full profile
	Avinash Nehra, M.D. Assistant Professor of Radiology Abdominal Imaging Medical School: University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Fellowship: Cross-Sectional Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN View full profile
	Ahmad Parvinian, M.D. Associate Professor of Radiology Ultrasound and Interventional CT Medical school: University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Fellowship: Body Imaging and Intervention, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN View full profile
	Vera Sorin, M.D. Assistant Professor of Radiology Informatics Medical school: Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel Residency: Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Sheba Medical Center, Israel Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
	Garima Suman, M.D. Assistant Professor of Radiology GU Radiology Medical School: Nalanda Medical College, Patna, India Residency: Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India Fellowship: Nuclear Radiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Abdominal Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
	Christopher Welle, M.D. Assistant Professor of Radiology GI CT Radiology Medical school: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Fellowship: Cross-Sectional Imaging, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN View full profile

Mentorship

You will be paired with a faculty mentor of your choosing to provide advice and support. You meet with your mentor at least quarterly throughout your program to review your progress and career goals and ensure that your educational needs are being met. Your mentor may also serve as a contact point for introducing you and your family to Rochester, Minnesota and the Mayo Clinic system.

Visiting professors

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