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Meet the Faculty

In addition to caring for patients in clinical practice, Mayo Clinic's faculty is committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many of our faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields.

You work closely with these individuals throughout your training in the Integrated Community and Rural Surgery Residency.

Program faculty 

Our faculty members are leading physicians and researchers working on the greatest medical challenges of our time. They are passionate teachers, committed to providing mentorship and guidance through every training step to ensure your success.

Our current faculty has published over 300 papers a year and lectured extensively on over 200 presentations a year. They are recognized leaders in their fields and you will have direct access to these individuals throughout your training program.

Mariela Rivera, M.D.

Mariela Rivera, M.D.

 

Program Director
Associate Professor of Surgery
Trauma, Critical Care, General Surgery (TCGS)

 

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Ty Diwan, M.D.

Ty S. Diwan, M.D.


Associate Program Director
Associate Professor of Surgery
Transplant Surgery


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Mara Piltin, D.O.

Mara A. Piltin, D.O.


Associate Program Director
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncology (BMSO)


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Trenton R. Foster, M.D.

Trenton R. Foster, M.D.


Associate Program Director
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Class Advisor
Endocrine Surgery


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Diem Vu, M.D.

Diem N. Vu, M.D.

 

Associate Program Director
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Class Advisor
Trauma, Critical Care, General Surgery (TCGS)

 

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Jonathan D. D’Angelo, Ph.D., M.A.

Jonathan D. D’Angelo, Ph.D., M.A.


Associate Program Director
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Assistant Professor of Medical Education
Surgical Research 


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Susanne Warner, M.D.

Susanne G. Warner, M.D.


Associate Professor of Surgery
Class Advisor
Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery (HPB)


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Mary Mrdutt, M.D., M.S.

Mary M. Mrdutt, M.D., M.S.


Assistant Professor of Surgery
Class Advisor
Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncology (BMSO)


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John M. Zietlow, M.D

John M. Zietlow, M.D.

 

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Class Advisor
Trauma, Critical Care, General Surgery (TCGS)

 

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Patrick P. Starlinger, M.D., Ph.D

Patrick P. Starlinger, M.D., Ph.D.

 

Associate Professor of Surgery
Class Advisor
Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery (HPB)

 

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Advisors

In addition to the support of your program director and program coordinators, you are assigned a faculty class advisor who can provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support.

Your advisor also serves as a contact point, introducing you and your family to Rochester, Minnesota, and the Mayo Clinic system.

Visiting professors

Many prominent surgeons and surgical professors visit Mayo each year. They present their work during lectures and participate in hospital rounds. You are encouraged to interact with these engaging visitors during rounds, meals, or sit-down sessions.