Mona Vahidi Rad, M.D.
Program years: 2023-2025
Destination after graduation: Montreal, QC, Canada
Hometown: Tehran, Iran/Montreal, Canada
Undergraduate school: Guilan University of Medical Sciences/Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Residency: McGill University
Medical school: Guilan University of Medical Sciences/Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Research/academic interests: Thyroid disorders, obesity, metabolic disorders, and diabetes
Outside interests: I love to travel and explore new places, cultures, and adventures! Spending quality time with family and my 10-year-old dog [forever puppy] is one of my greatest joys in life! Trying new restaurants and coffee shops, board games and escape rooms, reading and writing short stories, and learning new languages!
Why did you choose to train at Mayo Clinic? The culture of Mayo Clinic and its people! For the top-notch clinical and research opportunities, the supportive and humble faculty, and the diverse community. Also, my personal and academic goals were aligned with Mayo Clinic's mission which is to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and research. I wanted to have the opportunity to look up to and get inspired by the brilliant minds around me every day and grow as a competent Endocrinologist with the primary value of "The needs of the patient come first."