Ingrid Hirte, M.D.

Hometown: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona
Favorite movie: Rudy because I'm a University Notre Dame alum and I also enjoy rom-coms and the Marvel movies.
Interests: Gravel biking, hiking, cooking/baking, water skiing, volleyball, weightlifting, trivia nights, glass blowing, gardening, watching sunsets especially in Door County.
Why Mayo? I chose Mayo for residency because during my time at Mayo Clinic in Arizona for medical school, I was drawn to how Mayo lives up to their primary value of "the needs of the patient come first". I wanted to continue to train at a program that emphasized putting the patient at the center of everything we do. I also loved how welcoming and supportive all of the residents and faculty were. Being from Wisconsin, I wanted to come back to the Midwest region and fell in love with Rochester when I came to visit during rotations in medical school.
Ideal practice: I am hoping to pursue a fellowship in sports medicine and so my dream would be to work as a sports medicine physician for the Green Bay Packers (Go Pack Go!). I would also enjoy going into private practice and incorporating sports medicine. 

Ebuka Ibuoka, M.D.

Hometown: I was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Spent half of my life so far in Lagos and the second half in the U.S and Caribbean islands.
Medical school: All Saints University, Dominica and Chicago, Illinoiw
Favorite movie: Dr. Who Christmas specials
Interests: I love music, sports like soccer, tennis and hiking, swimming, and exploring different places around the world.
Why Mayo? I chose Mayo because from my interactions early on I could clearly see the patient first values in action. I also loved the care for the community in and around Rochester. That, coupled with a unique mix of rural, outpatient medicine, and academic inpatient medicine is extremely valuable to a well-rounded medical education and ultimately for the patients we serve. It is truly an honor to be here.
Ideal practice: My ideal practice would be a good balance of full spectrum family practice with a large focus on obstetrics, outpatient pediatric care, and a dazzling of sports medicine mixed in.

Michael McLatchey, M.D.

Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Interests: Traveling, yoga, golf, tennis, dogs, eating vegetables, playing chess, the perfect shot of espresso, hanging out with my amazing wife and son.
Why Mayo? I felt an instant connection with the people at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.  The leadership works hard to foster an environment that makes each resident feel supported and appreciated, while also challenging us to grow into the best physicians that we can be.  The combination of world-class academic medicine in Rochester with the community-focused practice in Kasson truly provides the best of both worlds for us as family medicine residents.  The Mayo Clinic mantra — "The needs of the patient come first" — permeates through every level of Mayo Clinic and creates an incredibly inspiring atmosphere for learning and healing.

Ideal practice: Integrated outpatient practice that combines family medicine with addiction medicine and lifestyle medicine, ideally in an academic setting where I can do lots of teaching!

Hope Menning, D.O.

Hometown: Corsica, South Dakota
Medical school: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, Utah
Favorite movie: Pride and Prejudice (Keira Knightley version)
Interests: Basketball, reading, hiking, kickboxing, golfing, watching tennis
Why Mayo? I chose Mayo because it was the best of both worlds for me. I love the small town feel at the Kasson clinic, but the bigger academic setting in Rochester. I did a sub-internship during my fourth year and was blown away by how kind and welcoming everyone at Mayo was. The staff are eager to teach and committed to shaping the next generation of family medicine physicians. The residents seemed genuinely happy and valued. 

Ideal practice: My ideal practice would be in a rural community where I am doing full scope family medicine. I hope to be doing OB care and deliveries, procedures, POCUS, and OMT as part of my practice.

Caroline Mifsud, D.O.

Hometown: Kimbolton, Ohio
Medical school: University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine - Pikeville, Kentucky
Favorite movie: Where the Heart Is 
Interests: My hobbies include Orangetheory, Peloton, spending time with my husband Mike and dog Annie, cooking, traveling, and reading. Professionally, I have interests in full-spectrum family medicine, LGBTQ+ healthcare, gender-affirming care, rural medicine, and women’s health. 
Why Mayo? Mayo provides the best of both worlds, with the opportunity to serve a rural community at the Kasson clinic and access to world-renowned specials in Rochester. During my interview, I was struck by how kind and welcoming the faculty and residents were. When I visited during the second look, it felt like home, and I knew this was the program for me. 

Ideal practice: I would like to practice full-spectrum family medicine in an underserved community. I am interested in academic medicine and would like to be involved in research and education of medical students and residents.

Vera Obinwanne, M.D.

Hometown: Westchester, New York and Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Medical school: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Favorite movie:  Love and Basketball
Interests:  Traveling, planning travel itineraries for friends and family, reading novels, private karaoke, trying new restaurants locally and globally
Why Mayo?  I could feel the warm, welcoming culture of the program during my interviews, and instantly knew that Mayo would be a place that would foster my personal and professional growth while keeping my overall wellbeing in mind. Additionally, the opportunity to train at such a world-class institution while being exposed to diverse models of care at the rural clinic in Kasson, the inpatient service in Rochester and the various elective sites presented a unique training environment that I am excited to dive into.
Ideal practice: My ideal practice would be in a metropolitan adjacent location with scheduled outreach days to more rural communities. I would like a full spectrum practice that incorporates my interests in women’s health, skin health, mental wellness, addiction medicine, pain medicine and procedures. I would additionally like to be involved in medical leadership, academia and efforts to improve global health equity. I look forward to further shaping these interests throughout residency.

Tea Pere, M.B.B.S.

Hometown: Tirana, Albania and Stoney Creek, ON, Canada
Medical school: School of Medicine, University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland 
Favorite movie: Ella Enchanted
Interests: I love going to escape rooms and restaurants with friends. Traveling and being a foodie are huge passions of mine. Any activities near a beach, you can count me in! 
Why Mayo? Once I met the faculty and residents, I could immediately feel the warmth, passion, and respect they had for putting patients first. This made Mayo my number one choice. As a learner, I was excited to work at an institution with abundant resources and staff that were excellent teachers and advisors. 
Ideal practice: The door is wide open! A place where I practice full-spectrum family medicine with a little bit of urgent care, obstetrics, and academics sprinkled in would be my ideal practice!

Manvir Sandhu, M.D

Hometown: Sterling Heights, Michigan
Medical school: Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Favorite movie: Interstellar, Crazy Rich Asians, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Interests: Bhangra, stargazing, exploring coffee shops, traveling internationally, crossword puzzles, art history and visiting art museums, spending time with my family and friends, finding free activities to do in the city.
Why Mayo? In my fourth year, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Meunier and another resident at the AAFP National Conference. I was immediately struck by how kind and welcoming they were. As I got to know the rest of the program through the interview and second look events, I realized that this was by design — Mayo Clinic Family Medicine cares about people who care about people. I knew that at Mayo Clinic, I would get a world-class education with mentors who would nurture any of my specific goals. Just as importantly, though, I knew it would take place in an environment that genuinely cared for my well-being and growth as a human.
Ideal practice: A community health center integrating services like nutrition and cooking sessions, exercise classes, harm reduction programs, and social connection opportunities; FMOB; addiction medicine.

Evan Starr, D.O.

Hometown: Temecula, California
Medical school: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Southern Utah 
Favorite movie: About Time 
Interests: Geriatrics, Reducing poly-pharmacy and over-medication of older adults.
Why Mayo? The balance of academic opportunities of research and teaching, paired with quality patient exposure in Kasson provides a fantastic learning environment to become the best physician I can be.  
Ideal practice: I would love to work part outpatient with preventative medicine for older adults with time also in skilled nursing as medical director. I also would appreciate an academic component with research and teaching younger learners. 

Amanda Steiner, D.O.

Hometown: Foley, Minnesota
Medical School: ATSU Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine; Kirksville, Missouri
Favorite Movie: Any movie with a good sing along soundtrack, especially Disney movies. 
Why Mayo? I chose Mayo Clinic for my family medicine residency because of its unwavering commitment to compassion, excellence, and integrity. These core values resonate with my personal and professional beliefs, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered care that is compassionate and empathetic. Mayo Clinic's reputation for excellence in medical education and patient outcomes aligns with my aspirations to continuously learn and grow as a physician. Moreover, the clinic's emphasis on integrity ensures that I will practice medicine ethically and responsibly, maintaining trust and respect within the medical community and with my patients. Mayo Clinic's dedication to these values makes it the ideal environment for me to develop into a skilled and compassionate provider.
Ideal practice: My ideal practice would be in a rural setting working with a diverse age population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. I am passionate about offering prenatal and postpartum care, along with comprehensive women's health services and procedures.

Anthony Adducci, M.D.

Hometown:  Plymouth, Minnesota
Medical school: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
Favorite movie:  Christmas Vacation or Indiana Jones
Interests:  Spending time with my family, trying new restaurants, traveling to new places, soccer, watching football, anything on a lake, making pizza, fishing, hiking, skiing
Why Mayo?  I chose Mayo because it represents the perfect intersection of clinical excellence, deep community connection, and patient-centered care — all values that reflect who I am and the physician I aspire to be. I was drawn to Mayo’s mission to “put the needs of the patient first” — not just in word, but in structure, systems, and everyday culture. As a parent, advocate, and physician, I value not only technical excellence, but the chance to grow in a culture that prioritizes humility, collaboration, and humanity in medicine. I know that at Mayo, I will be challenged and supported — both clinically and personally — to become the kind of family physician I would trust with my own family’s care.
Ideal practice: My ideal practice would be a full spectrum family practice in a semi-rural area, caring for patients from birth to end of life care. I enjoy procedures, sports medicine, obstetrics, and preventative medicine and I hope to participate in medical leadership positions, research, and teaching the next generation of family physicians.

Molly Beier, D.O.

Hometown:  Valparaiso, Indiana
Medical school: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
Favorite movie:  27 Dresses
Interests:  Personal interests include exploring national parks and reading fantasy or thriller books. Professional interests include working with vulnerable populations, behavioral health, and procedures
Why Mayo?  I was drawn to Mayo because of the culture. The way everyone puts patients at the forefront of their minds is something I aspire to do as well. I hope to become a physician who is remembered for their intelligence, but also their kindness and empathy.
Ideal practice: My ideal practice would be in a suburban or urban setting working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. 

Mackenzie Fannin, D.O.

Hometown:  Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Medical school: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Clearwater, Florida
Favorite movie:  Moana, Interstellar
Interests:  Traveling, music, amusement parks, arts and crafts, puzzles, LEGO sets, word games
Why Mayo?  Mayo Clinic blends both clinical excellence and genuine humility in such an intentional way. I was thrilled to see that “the patient comes first” was not just a sweet idea, but a true foundational component of the way Mayo Clinic functions at all levels. The unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth in such an enriching environment made Mayo the obvious choice for my training.
Ideal practice: Caring for underserved communities with a focus on women’s health, pediatrics, and FMOB.

Emily Grimes, M.D.

Hometown:  Summertown, Tennessee
Medical school: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Favorite movie: When Harry Met Sally, Anastasia, Moulin Rouge
Interests:  Reading anything and everything, video games (PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch), watching documentaries and trashy reality tv, legislative advocacy, playing with my cats Cornbread and Shortbread, D&D with my husband David, spoiling my niece Blakely, supporting the Tennessee Volunteers (GBO!)
Why Mayo?  Mayo is such a unique place, especially the family medicine residency. It is the perfect combination of rural and academic medicine, something I didn’t find anywhere else in the United States. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to learn as much as I can these next three years.
Ideal practice: Ideally I’ll be practicing in a rural area with a focus on outpatient medicine and legislative and political advocacy. Hopefully you’ll see me one day at the MAFP or even AAFP!

Michael Kelly, M.D.

Hometown:  Duluth, Minnesota
Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Favorite movie:  The Pursuit of Happyness — a powerful reminder that perseverance, hope, and love can carry us through even the most difficult circumstances.
Interests:  I’m passionate about health equity, mental health advocacy, and supporting youth with lived experience in foster care or poverty. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our golden doodle, Luna, participating in outdoors adventures, camping, fishing, visiting national parks, and much, much more!
Why Mayo? I chose Mayo Clinic because of its unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, its reputation for clinical excellence, and its strong emphasis on community and mentorship. As someone who values compassion as much as competence, I was drawn to a place where kindness, humility, and curiosity are seen as strengths. Mayo feels like a place where I can grow not just as a physician, but as a person. 
Ideal practice: My dream is to build a full-spectrum family medicine practice rooted in trust, dignity, and access. I hope to work with underserved communities — particularly those navigating homelessness, poverty, trauma, or systemic barriers — and to create spaces where patients feel safe, empowered, and deeply cared for. My ideal practice would integrate mental health, addiction medicine, and social services, while mentoring future clinicians to carry that mission forward!

Yoojin Kim, D.O.

Hometown:  Cheonan, South Korea and Chicago, Illinois
Medical school: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, Arizona
Favorite movie:  Dune 2, Blade Runner, anything fantasy with good visuals where I can escape
Interests: Trying new restaurants and recipes, consignment and estate sales, fashion, reviewing snacks, making pickles, traveling and exploring new cities, being in the presence of loved ones 
Why Mayo?  I wanted to be somewhere I would be challenged and inspired but would also be a safe learning environment. When interviewing here at Mayo I immediately felt at home, as everyone is truly a kind soul and the resources are unmatched. I feel seen and appreciated as a human here and know this program will make me an incredibly well-rounded, compassionate physician.  
Ideal practice: Full spectrum family medicine with procedure days! I would love to incorporate nutrition (food as medicine), reproductive health, women's health and procedures.  I want my patients to feel heard and involved in their care. 

Carmen Remolina, M.D.

Hometown:  Springfield, Illinois
Medical school: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
Favorite movie:  Pitch Perfect
Interests: Singing, playing guitar, crafting, puzzles, flower arranging, spending time with friends and family.
Why Mayo?  The people at this program demonstrate such a high level of compassion both for patients and each other. I wanted to learn and practice in an environment that encourages that kind of collaboration combined with the best learning, innovation, and teaching.
Ideal practice: My ideal practice would be working for an academic institution where I could teach medical students or residents in addition to my clinical practice. I hope to have a broad patient panel including lots of pediatrics, women’s health, LGBTQ+ and transgender care.

Alexa Werb, D.O.

Hometown:  Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania
Favorite movie:  Finding Nemo
Interests: Personal interests include horseback riding, hiking, rollerblading, puzzles, trying new restaurants. Professional interests include patient education, volunteering and community outreach, full spectrum family medicine.
Why Mayo?  During my interview day, interacting with the faculty and staff at Mayo felt like interacting with family — tight knit and endlessly compassionate.  The culture of support was unmatched compared to other programs and I felt as if I would be set up to become the best physician possible. In addition, I was eager to return home to my family, friends, and support system in Minnesota, and Rochester was the perfect place to land.
Ideal practice: I hope to be practicing full-spectrum family medicine in an urban/suburban outpatient clinic post-residency. I enjoy preventative and collaborative medicine with a wide variety of patient populations!

Srikar Baireddy, D.O.

Hometown: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Medical school: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine in Meridian, Idaho
Favorite movie: Princess Mononoke
Interests: Cooking, hiking, photography, and movies.

Why Mayo? The Mayo Clinic Rochester program is unique in that it offers inpatient training at a world-class multispecialty hospital while still providing a semi-rural environment in Kasson for quality outpatient experience. I also knew that there would be a wealth of supportive and interested faculty for any research interests I had. Just as important as education are the people though – and I knew from just my time in town for the interview that the faculty and residents in this program have built a collaborative and supportive environment that I am excited to be a part of.
Ideal practice: Ideally a primarily outpatient practice with patients of all ages, serving diverse and underserved populations, with an emphasis on lifestyle medicine.

Cameron Basquez-Pfeifer, M.D.

Hometown: Northglenn, Colorado
Medical school: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
Favorite movie: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Interests: I spend a whole lot of time with my dogs, often on the couch playing videogames, but also out playing disc golf or taking a walk. I also love music and growing mushrooms.

Why Mayo? Everyone I have met with a connection with Mayo has nothing but good things to say, and the culture of caring around this organization explains why that’s the case. The opportunities to learn in different settings with a mix of patient populations also brought me here in search of a comprehensive medical education.
Ideal practice: Full spectrum outpatient family medicine, likely with a focus on geriatric care.

Hannah Berhow, D.O.

Hometown: St. Michael, Minnesota
Medical school: Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, Provo, Utah
Favorite movie: TMean Girls, 50 First Dates, Lilo & Stitch
Interests: Hiking and other outdoorsy activities, yoga, baking, my cat Cheetah, makeup/skincare/perfume, and reality TV.

Why Mayo? I chose to come to Mayo because I fell in love with it during my Sub-I experience. The things that stood out the most to me were the supportive and respectful culture and how everyone genuinely values each other. The faculty is committed to helping residents become caring and well-rounded physicians. I also appreciate the balance between the academic inpatient experience and rural outpatient clinic setting. I am confident this diverse training will prepare me to handle a large variety of scenarios and give me flexibility later in my career. There is also a bonus in that I get to train close to home with the support of my family and friends just a couple hours away.
Ideal practice: After residency, my goal is to stay in Minnesota and practice full-spectrum family medicine in a small-town community setting. I hope to have a broad patient panel seeing everything from neonates to the geriatric population and anything in-between, including preventative health, procedures, and FM obstetrics.

Drew Griggs, M.D.

Hometown: Henderson, North Carolina
Medical school: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Favorite movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Ratatouille, and Parasite.
Interests: Tennis, pickleball, traveling, and making my way through the New York Times 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century List.

Why Mayo?: As I explored residency programs, I was looking for a place that combined exceptional clinical education, meaningful research opportunities, and a strong sense of community. Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency was the perfect fit, offering access to the Mayo Clinic’s impressive network of resources and excellent educators in the family medicine department.
Ideal practice: I would love to provide care for patients of all ages. I also hope to teach in some capacity in the future. Palliative care and preventative medicine are specific interests.

Sebat Mohamed, M.D.

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Medical school: University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Favorite movie: Disney's Mulan
Interests: Basketball, cooking, baking, traveling, fashion, skincare, spending time with family and friends.

Why Mayo?: Throughout my journey, I’ve always gravitated towards the intersection of clinical excellence, community connection and equity. Mayo clinic’s unwavering commitment to putting the needs of the patients first, its dedication to caring for underserved communities through the Center Clinic, and its supportive learning environment made it stand out to me. I knew Mayo was where I wanted to train because it was a place where my curiosity, compassion and authenticity could thrive together. My interview day reinforced that feeling. I felt a genuine sense of belonging and could see a culture where learners were genuinely valued, supported and challenged to grow. I left feeling confident that Mayo was a place where I would not only develop into an excellent family physician but also continue to grow personally and professionally.
Ideal practice: Ideally I would like to practice full spectrum family medicine in an outpatient setting in a suburban area. I would love to work with underserved communities and equip them with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their health. I would also love to be part of teaching the next generation of family physicians and work with individuals that are underrepresented in medicine.

Oluwasemilore Oluwagbenro, M.D.

Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Medical school: St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
Favorite movie: Coming to America
Interests: I’m quite spontaneous so my interests depend on how I’m feeling, but I’ve found interest in trying out new foods, walking in parks, hiking, sleeping, table tennis, adventure parks, Call of Duty Mobile, but more recently crocheting and skateboarding.

Why Mayo? I picture Mayo Clinic as a room with the best physicians, nurses and healthcare givers generally, and I always knew it’d be an honor to be a learner in such an exceptional environment. Mayo Clinic also offers me the best of both worlds which is my priority, that is; a balance of learning and practicing in a rural area and the bigger community as well, therefore getting a great deal of exposure.
Ideal practice: My ideal practice would be one that allows me to practice full-scope medicine, care for patients in both rural and well-resourced communities, and maintain a balance between outpatient and inpatient medicine.

Alex Roney, D.O.

Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Medical school: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lynchburg, Virginia
Favorite movie: Tombstone, Interstellar, Hercules
Interests: Mainly being outside, hiking national parks, water and snow skiing, following sports, homesteading and self-sufficiency.

Why Mayo? There is a unique emphasis on placing the wellbeing of the patient above all else at the Mayo Clinic. This is coupled with excellent leadership and teachers who are eager to impart their wisdom to the next generation of physician.
Ideal practice: Rural-focused outpatient practice with procedural work and teaching learners.

Bryce Selman, D.O. 

Hometown: Altona, Illinois
Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania
Favorite movie: Titanic, Little Miss Sunshine, My Best Friend’s Wedding 
Interests: Reading, restaurants, exploring, video games, vinyl, and Lego.

Why Mayo? I chose Mayo because of the strong inpatient experience paired with a more rural clinic. The faculty and staff I met were welcoming and supportive, and I felt I fit well with residents. 
Ideal practice: Inpatient and outpatient practice including procedures and osteopathic manipulative medicine.