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Meet Our Fellows

Our fellows and faculty foster a collegial environment and education-focused culture that provides an inclusive learning experience. Training can be challenging, but our program is close-knit and each resident brings a dedication to providing stellar patient care as well as a collaborative learning experience.

Meet our fellows and learn why they chose Mayo Clinic's Hematology/Oncology Fellowship program in Rochester, Minnesota.

Class of 2025

Hadiyah Audil, M.D.

Hadiyah Audil, M.D.

Hometown: Albany, NY
Residency: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Why Mayo: It’s a rare privilege to work with the most brilliant minds in each field and have them also be the kindest and most encouraging teachers. I chose Mayo Clinic again for fellowship because I knew I could not find a more supportive and nurturing culture with this level of teaching expertise anywhere else. 

Binav Baral, M.B.B.S.

Binav Baral, M.B.B.S.

Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Residency: John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
Why Mayo: Mayo Clinic combines its legacy of being a world leader in research and innovation with excellent clinical training and an extremely humble, collegial, and supportive work environment.

Jennifer Gile, M.D.

Jennifer Gile , M.D.

Hometown: Boise, ID
Residency: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Why Mayo: I was looking for a program that offered rigorous training by world-renowned physicians, emphasized patient care, and had a strong track record for research. Mayo Clinic surpassed my expectations with the resources and support available to fellows.

Antonious Hazim, M.D.

Antonious Hazim, M.D.

Hometown: Portland, OR
Residency: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Why Mayo: The world-class training, robust research opportunities, excellence in patient care, and wonderful culture.

Ashley Hickman, M.D.

Ashley Hickman, M.D.

Hometown: Hot Springs, AK
Residency: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Why Mayo: When I interviewed with Mayo Clinic, I was impressed with the warm collegial environment along with the strong mentorship, and felt that this would be a place where I could grow as a clinician and researcher during training.

Khalid Jazieh, M.B.B.S.

Khalid Jazieh, M.B.B.S.

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Internal Medicine Residency, Cleveland, OH
Why Mayo: I was fortunate enough to visit Mayo Clinic as a medical student, and I was truly impressed by the warmth, collegiality, and respect everyone demonstrated. Add to that the clinical and academic excellence, and it felt like the ideal work environment I'd want to join!

Marissa Li, M.D.

Marissa Li, M.D.

Hometown: Westlake, OH
Residency: Mayo Clinic
Why Mayo: Having been here for residency, I wanted to continue to work in a supportive and friendly environment and to learn from staff who are all experts in their field.

Prasanth Lingamaneni, M.B.B.S.

Prasanth Lingamaneni, M.B.B.S.

Hometown: Vijayawada, India, and Seminole, FL
Residency: John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
Why Mayo: The educational and research opportunities, well-rounded clinical training, and the autonomy to develop skills necessary for longitudinal patient-centered care.

Sarah Premji, M.D.

Sarah Premji, M.D.

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Why Mayo: The unparalleled research and clinical opportunities while training with leaders in their respective fields in a world-class facility that prioritizes patient care, collegiality, and education.

Mason Webb, M.D., Ph.D.

Mason Webb, M.D., Ph.D.

Hometown: Augusta, GA
Residency: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Why Mayo: As someone interested in translational research, I chose Mayo Clinic because it has the patient population, experience, and resources to create and host high-impact clinical trials.

Grant Wintheiser, M.D.

Grant Wintheiser, M.D.

Hometown: Sartell, MN
Residency: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Why Mayo: I knew I would have the opportunity to deliver top-notch, innovative cancer care with the guidance of renowned experts in the field, all within the collegial and collaborative environment for which Mayo Clinic is known.

Class of 2026

Erica Andres, M.D.

Erica Andres, M.D.

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Ryan Augustin, M.D.

Ryan Augustin, M.D.

Hometown: Eagan, MN

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Why Mayo: Mayo provides one-on-one mentorship with disease-specific experts, unmatched administrative support, unique autonomy in a fellow-run clinic, and an overall immersive clinical experience.

Isla Johnson, M.D.

Isla Johnson, M.D.

Residency: Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota

Dhauna Prasad Karam, M.D.

Dhauna Prasad Karam, M.D.

Hometown: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Residency: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/ Chicago Medical School

Why Mayo: Growing up in India, I have always looked up to Mayo clinic as the place where people go for "Medical Miracles." So when I was pursuing my residency in Chicago, I was constantly evaluating opportunities at Mayo Clinic. Initially, I joined the Mayo Family as an Internal medicine physician and experienced the extensive research advances and unparalleled teamwork firsthand. Also, the ability to learn from world renowned disease experts accentuated my dream of being a trainee at Mayo. Hence it was natural that I chose to pursue a hematology oncology fellowship at mayo Rochester and the learning has been extraordinary. You know you made the right choice when you are learning from professors who are on the cover page of renowned hematology oncology textbooks every day! This is where guidelines are written, drug discoveries are made, above all patients are treated with utmost respect and compassion. I am grateful to be a trainee here and will make the choice again anytime.

Brittany Kimball, M.D.

Brittany Kimball, M.D.

Hometown: Circle Pines, MN

Residency: University of Minnesota

Why Mayo: I chose Mayo Clinic because of the welcoming atmosphere. I appreciated the opportunities for mentorship. I was also drawn to the format of the continuity clinic which promotes true continuity with our fellow patients.

Savannah Liddell, M.D.

Savannah Liddell, M.D.

Residency: Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota

Rosalyn Marar, M.D

Rosalyn Marar, M.D

Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Nicole McLaughlin, M.D.

Nicole McLaughlin, M.D.

Hometown: Lino Lakes, MN

Residency: Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota

Why Mayo: Emphasis on clinical skills and experience, autonomy in managing own patient panel, location/closeness to family. 

Syeda Mina, M.B.B.S.

Syeda Mina, M.B.B.S.

Hometown: Arizona 

Residency: Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona

Why Mayo: For its values, reputation, and mentorship availability.

Clifford Csizmar, M.D., Ph.D.

Clifford Csizmar, M.D., Ph.D.

Hometown: Sandypoint, ID 

Residency: Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota

Why Mayo: I chose Mayo Clinic for the unparalleled combination of patient care, research, and educational opportunities. Mayo Clinic cares for local, national, and global patients, thereby providing a comprehensive exposure to diverse pathologies. Importantly, fellows serve as the primary Hematologist or Oncologist for their own patient panel, which enables longitudinal relationships with patients and families while also enriching the educational experience. There is also robust institutional and extramural support for basic, translational, and clinical research, all of which are bolstered by renowned and enthusiastic mentors. As part of the Clinician Investigator Training Program, the fellowship was readily able to accommodate my protected time for bench research. Moreover, the fellowship maintains a keen focus on education, with didactic sessions led by experts in each subspecialty. Indeed, graduates from the fellowship program at Mayo Clinic are well equipped to transition into general community and sub-specialized academic practices alike. Finally, these opportunities are provided in a beautiful town with a low cost of living and no traffic, which help facilitate an excellent work-life balance. I would happily choose Mayo Clinic for my residency and fellowship training again!

Class of 2027

Aldo Acosta Medina, M.D.

Aldo Acosta Medina, M.D.

Residency: Mayo Clinic Rochester

Jonathan Day, M.D., Pharm.D.

Jonathan Day, M.D., Pharm.D.

Residency: University of Iowa

Ayo Falade, M.D., M.B.A.

Ayo Falade, M.D., M.B.A.

Residency: Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital

Yoshito Nishimura, M.D., M.P.H.

Yoshito Nishimura, M.D., M.P.H.

Residency: University of Hawaii

Olisaemeka Ogbue, M.B.B.S.

Olisaemeka Ogbue, M.B.B.S.

Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation/ Fairview

Emma St. Martin, M.D.

Emma St. Martin, M.D.

Residency: Stanford University

Michael Storandt, M.D

Michael Storandt, M.D

Residency: Mayo Clinic Rochester

Jana Wieland, M.D.

Jana Wieland, M.D.

Residency: Mayo Clinic Rochester

Alexander Xiao, M.D., M.B.A.

Alexander Xiao, M.D., M.B.A.

Residency: Mayo Clinic Rochester

Jabra Zarka, M.D.

Jabra Zarka, M.D.

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

 

Aamod Dekhne, M.D., Ph.D.

Aamod Dekhne, M.D., Ph.D.

Residency: Mayo Clinic Rochester

Yuan Yao, M.D., M.S.

Yuan Yao, M.D., M.S.

Residency: Mayo Clinic Rochester