Medical school: University of California, San Francisco

Residency: Internal Medicine Residency, Mayo Clinic

What makes the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic unique?

There are so many things I love about this fellowship and the people I get to work with, but what stands out for me is the how the program fosters kindness to our colleagues, our patients, and ourselves. As fellows, we are working with an interdisciplinary team who all care deeply about providing outstanding patient care, and at the same time, who care about their colleagues' wellbeing. The department is rooting for their fellows to succeed, and they provide outstanding support, both on a career-focused and on a human level.

Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: Internal Medicine Residency and Nephrology Fellowship at Hennepin County Medical Center

What do you enjoy about living in Rochester?

I truly enjoy being a part of this incredibly warm and welcoming community. My neighbors and I trade treats and have dinner together regularly. In the process of walking my dog, I've gotten to know many of my neighbors and their lovely dogs. Now stopping by their yards on our daily walks and saying 'Hello' has become part of a routine that brings me immeasurable joy. I've been amazed at how quickly I've been able to feel integrated into the fabric of my neighborhood.

Medical school: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Residency: Emergency Medicine at New York University/Bellevue Hospital

Why did you choose to train with the Mayo Clinic Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship?

I chose Mayo Clinic HPM for my fellowship because I knew I would receive excellent training. I wanted to learn from leaders in the field, gain exposure to world-class medicine, and take advantage of all of the opportunities available to pursue my interests. The faculty were also genuinely supportive, which made me feel welcome from the start. I wanted to train at a place that would help me become the best physician I can be while expanding my career horizons.