Hometown: Yokohama, Japan
Medical school: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Stillwater Medical Center Internal Medicine

Why did you choose to train at Mayo Clinic, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship? I chose Mayo Clinic for its strong commitment to patient-centered care and the opportunity to receive excellent clinical training in a supportive environment. During my interview and visits, I was particularly struck by how genuinely kind and collaborative everyone was, which made me feel that this would be a place where I could both grow and enjoy my training.

What stood out to you about this program? I was especially drawn to the variety of clinical experiences, including post-acute and long-term care, home visits, and interdisciplinary teamwork. I also appreciated the flexibility to tailor training based on individual interests, which is very important to me as I pursue a career focused on longitudinal, comprehensive care for older adults.

What are your hobbies? Badminton and watching anime.

Hometown: Lima, Peru
Medical school: Universidad de San Martin de Porres
Residency: Lincoln Medical Center, the Bronx, NY

Why did you choose to train at Mayo Clinic? I chose Mayo Clinic because of its strong emphasis on patient-centered care and its collaborative, team-based approaches to medicine. What stood out the most about this program is the supportive environment, both academically and on a personal level, and the opportunity to work closely with experts who are leaders in geriatrics.

What are your hobbies? Outside of medicine, I enjoy staying active, weight lifting, traveling, painting and, as of recently, learning how to care for orchids!

Hometown: Fortaleza, Brazil
Medical school: Universidade Federal do Ceara 
Residency: Internal Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami

Why did you choose Mayo Clinic? I chose Mayo Clinic because its values closely match mine. Putting the patient first and the culture of clinical excellence and innovation are some of the values that I hold very seriously as a physician.

What stood out to you about this program? What stood out most to me was the supportive environment and strong mentorship culture. During my interview, I was impressed by how genuinely kind and invested the faculty and fellows were in each other’s growth. I also appreciated the program’s flexibility to tailor experiences to individual interests and its strong emphasis on research, academic development, and innovation.

What are your hobbies? Pickleball, embroidery, painting, and reading.