Internal Medicine Preliminary Residency (Florida)
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The one-year Internal Medicine Preliminary Residency provides a solid foundation for further training in the non-internal medicine specialties of anesthesiology, dermatology, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, radiation oncology, and radiology. As a preliminary medicine resident, you enjoy the same benefits and responsibilities as categorical residents. In partnership with your subspecialty program directors, we have expanded the ambulatory +1 weeks to span the entire academic year more closely mirroring the schedule of our categorical residents. During these ambulatory +1 weeks, you will spend time with your future subspecialty, as well as having dedicated time to work on quality improvement projects, service to the underserved, and simulation-based training. To ensure you are supported and well incorporated into our Internal Medicine Residency, we have an associate program director specifically dedicated to the preliminary medicine residents.
At Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida, we have a very exciting and innovative curriculum that caters to your needs as an individual learner. We recognize that you have unique educational needs, depending on your future specialty.
Positions
Internal Medicine Preliminary Residency positions are reserved for applicants that match to the participating specialty programs at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
Rotations
Learn more about the anticipated preliminary block schedule for the upcoming academic year for the participating specialty programs at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
- Anesthesiology
- Dermatology
- Neurology
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Radiation/oncology
- Radiology
Anesthesiology
| Rotation | Approximate # of weeks |
|---|---|
| Inpatient Medicine | 10-12 |
| Inpatient Cardiology | 4-6 |
| Night Medicine | 4-6 |
| Critical Care | 4-6 |
| Emergency Department | 4 |
| Pre-Operative Clinic | 2 |
| Ambulatory +1 week | 9-11 |
| Interventional Pulmonology | 2 |
| Electives | 2-4 |
| Surgical Specialties | 2-4 |
| Ears, Nose, Throat (Larynx, Voice) | 2 |
Dermatology
| Rotation | Approximate # of weeks |
|---|---|
| Inpatient medicine | 8-10 weeks |
| Inpatient cardiology | 4 weeks |
| Night medicine | 4-6 weeks |
| Emergency Department | 4 weeks |
| Rheumatology | 4 weeks |
| Plastic surgery | 4 weeks |
| Infectious diseases | 2-4 weeks |
| Transplant infectious diseases | 2-4 weeks |
| Allergy | 2 weeks |
| Ambulatory +1 week | 7-8 weeks |
| Electives | 2-4 weeks |
| Dermatology | 2 weeks |
Neurology
| Rotation | Approximate # of weeks |
|---|---|
| Inpatient medicine | 10-12 weeks |
| Inpatient cardiology | 4-6 weeks |
| Night medicine | 4-6 weeks |
| Critical Care | 4-6 weeks |
| Emergency Department | 4 weeks |
| Ambulatory +1 week | 7-9 weeks |
| Electives | 6-8 weeks |
| Neurology | 8 weeks |
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
| Rotation | Approximate # of weeks |
|---|---|
| Inpatient medicine | 10-12 weeks |
| Inpatient cardiology | 4 weeks |
| Night medicine | 4-6 weeks |
| Intensive Care Unit | 4 weeks |
| Emergency Department | 4 weeks |
| Ambulatory +1 week | 8-9 weeks |
| Electives | 2-5 weeks |
| Radiology | 2 weeks |
| Neurology | 4 weeks |
| Rheumatology | 2 weeks |
| Orthopedics (hand) | 2 weeks |
| Physical medicine and rehabilitation inpatient | 2 weeks |
Radiation/oncology
| Rotation | Approximate # of weeks |
|---|---|
| Inpatient medicine | 8-10 weeks |
| Inpatient cardiology | 4 weeks |
| Night medicine | 4-6 weeks |
| Hematology-Oncology inpatient | 4 weeks |
| Emergency Department | 4 weeks |
| Hematology-Oncology clinic | 2-4 weeks |
| Ears, Nose, Throat (malignant) | 2 weeks |
| Ambulatory +1 week | 8-9 weeks |
| Radiology | 4 weeks |
| Electives | 1-2 weeks |
| Breast Clinic | 1-2 weeks |
| Radiation/oncology | 4 weeks |
Radiology
| Rotation | Approximate # of weeks |
|---|---|
| Inpatient medicine | 10-12 weeks |
| Inpatient cardiology | 4-6 weeks |
| Night medicine | 4-6 weeks |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation/Med Ortho | 4 weeks |
| Hematology-Oncology inpatient | 4 weeks |
| Emergency Department | 4 weeks |
| Ambulatory +1 week | 8-10 weeks |
| Electives | 4-6 weeks |
| Radiology | 6 weeks |
Clinical and research elective opportunities
You also have the ability to customize your educational experiences with a variety of elective opportunities.
Clinical and research elective opportunities include:
| Aerospace medicine | Gastroenterology | Interventional Pulmonology | Otorhinolaryngology | Radiation Oncology |
| Allergy/Immunology | General internal medicine/primary care | Lifestyle medicine | Pain rehabilitation | Radiology |
| Anesthesiology | Gynecology | Mayo International Health Program (MIHP) | Palliative care | Research |
| Breast clinic | Healthcare administration | Medical education | Pathology | Rheumatology |
| Cardiology | Heart failure/transplant | Medical ICU | Physical medicine and rehabilitation | Simulation center |
| Cardiothoracic surgery | Hematology/oncology | Medical orthopedics | Plastic Surgery | Sleep medicine |
| Cardiovascular-Thoracic Transplant ICU | Hepatology | Menopause and Female Sexual Health Clinic | Pre-operative clinic | Sports medicine |
| Community engagement | Hospital medicine | Nephrology | Procedures week - Inpatient | Transplant critical care |
| Dermatology | Individualized medicine and clinical genomics | Nutrition | Procedures week - Outpatient | Winslow Indian Health Services |
| Ehlers Danlos clinic | Infectious diseases - General | Obesity medicine | Psychiatry | |
| Endocrinology | Infectious Diseases - Transplant | Ophthalmology | Pulmonary medicine |
Research
Research electives are available during the intern year. If you’re interested in clinical research, you have the opportunity to pair with an academic mentor from within your future specialty as an additional resource.
Accreditation
The Internal Medicine Preliminary Residency is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Residents are included within the ACGME complement of the Internal Medicine Residency.
Certification
Residents are not eligible to obtain board certifications for this one-year program. The year satisfies the eligibility criteria for the specialty programs of anesthesiology, dermatology, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, radiation oncology, and radiology.
Meet our Preliminary Medicine residents
Zach Allegra, M.D.Hometown: Nashville, TN
About me: I'm a neurology preliminary resident from Tennessee who is excited to start living in and practicing medicine in Jacksonville! I'm passionate about understanding my patients' unique and various needs and working with them to find solutions that work with their individual lifestyles. Outside of work, I enjoy playing guitar, listening to music, spending time with my cat, working out, and relaxing with friends! |
Miguel Aristizabal Torres, M.D.Hometown: Bogotá, Colombia
About me: I was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, following my vision to pursue further training from top experts and world-renowned leaders in dermatology. My professional interests lie in innovation, entrepreneurship, medical devices, imaging in dermatology, and surgical dermatology. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, hiking, reading, and exercising. |
Alexis Arza, M.D.Hometown: Miami, FL
About me: In my free time, I enjoy reading, especially fantasy novels (I average over 30 books a year). I also love traveling, practicing yoga and Pilates, and exploring new places around Jacksonville with my husband and our Corgi, Cooper. My academic interests include vascular anomalies and vulvar dermatoses. |
Joey Basi, M.D.Hometown: Tampa, FL
About me: I’m passionate about making my patients’ hospital stay as comfortable and painless as possible, which is why I’m pursuing a career in anesthesiology. In my free time, you can usually find me on the beach or in the water. I love fishing, boating, and scuba diving. I also enjoy running, rock climbing, and basketball. |
Diane Bui, D.O.Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
About me: I enjoy a good game night (Overcooked, anyone?) with loved ones, cooking new recipes, exploring new restaurants, and catching sunsets on scenic walks. I love playing pickleball and beach volleyball with friends and snapping portraits as a freelance photographer. After residency, I hope to pursue a fellowship in cardiac anesthesiology and be involved in medical education. |
Jack Cerillo, D.O.Hometown: Tampa, FL
About me: Born and raised in Florida, I enjoy outdoor activities like biking, fishing, and boating. I also enjoying cooking, trying new restaurants, and working in my garage on a multitude of home projects. |
Alyssa Debski, D.O.Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
About me: I'm so grateful for the opportunity to train at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville! My academic interests include pediatric anesthesiology and sports medicine. Before Medical school, I competed as a collegiate javelin thrower, which sparked my ongoing passion for fitness and nutrition. In my free time, I enjoy playing pickleball, rollerblading, and exploring new coffee shops. |
Bret Garza, M.D.Hometown: Richmond Hill, GA
About me: I come from a military family, so I've lived in several places throughout my life. However, I call Georgia my home. My favorite games to play are League of Legends and Chess. I have a wonderful, yet goofy, dog named Shadow. My career interests include medical education and mentoring. |
Karolina Gifford, M.D.Hometown: Schaumburg, IL
About me: I love spending time outdoors with my husband and Labrador Retriever, doing home projects, and playing with my niece and nephew now that we are finally in the same city! |
Mara Jindeel, M.D.Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
About me: I grew up in Los Angeles and moved to Duluth, Minnesota, after graduating from UCLA. My Medical school journey took me from Minnesota to Grenada, then New York, Cleveland, and finally Florida. I love traveling and exploring new places and connecting with people from varying backgrounds. During my free time, I enjoy trying new restaurants and experimenting with making creative dishes to share with friends. I love long walks in nature and chasing sunsets. |
Brian Khashola, D.O., M.B.A.Hometown: Sterling Heights, MI
About me: I am a preliminary internal medicine resident who matched into anesthesiology. As a former Mayo Clinic employee, I am very excited to have the opportunity to come back and continue my medical education amongst leaders and experts in medicine. Outside of medicine, I am a big sports fan, specifically a die hard Detroit Lions fan. I look forward to spending more of my free time at the beach now! |
Kelly Kolleck, M.D.Hometown: Evansville, IN
About me: I’m originally from southern Indiana and am a current preliminary neurology resident. Outside of medicine, I enjoy staying active—especially through water sports—as well as cooking, traveling, and watching reality TV. |
Iryna Lasiichuk, M.D.Hometown: Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
About me: I am a preliminary neurology resident with a strong interest in vascular neurology. I’m excited to join the Mayo Clinic’s tradition of excellence and look forward to training under some of the leading experts in the field. What drew me to Mayo Clinic is its combination of high-complexity medical cases and exceptional training in core aspects of neurology. Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling and hiking. My husband and I both grew up in a mountainous region of Ukraine, and we’re especially eager to explore the national parks in the western United States. |
Justine Levesque, M.D.Hometown: Windham, NH
About me: I’m continuing my move down the East Coast - from growing up in New Hampshire to now settling into life in Florida - and I couldn’t be more excited to join the PM&R team at Mayo Clinic. I’m passionate about helping people get back to doing what they love and ensuring each of my patients has the opportunity to truly enjoy life. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me at the gym lifting or doing CrossFit, soaking up the sun at the beach, or off on some kind of adventure with my fiancé. |
Sophia Mirkin, D.O.Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL
About me: As a native Floridian, I am excited to complete my residency training in my home state. During my fourth-year rotation at Mayo Clinic, I was drawn in by the supportive environment, strong patient-centered values, and the incredible people I worked with. I am particularly interested in breast radiology, because it combines meaningful patient interactions, hands-on procedures, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on public health and policy. Outside of medicine, I enjoy watching movies, running, traveling, spending time at the beach, trying new restaurants, and being with family and friends. |
Joshua Nedelisky, M.D.Hometown: Ocala, FL
About me: I previously served a decade in the U.S. Army as a nuclear counterterrorism officer and contingency operations paratrooper. In 2019, I received an unexpected diagnosis that required prolonged cancer care. My treatment ultimately ended my military career, but it sparked a deep passion for oncology and led me to medicine as an unforeseen second calling. I am ecstatic to return home to Florida and train at this world-class medical institution. Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling, tackling home renovation projects, and exploring local parks and beaches with my wife and our four children. |
Levi Ramirez, M.D.Hometown: Odessa, TX
About me: I'm a preliminary neurology resident with an interest in clinical neurophysiology. Although I'm originally from Texas, I'm enjoying my time here in Jacksonville! Outside the hospital, I love spending time with my wife and kids at the beach, finding new things to do around Jacksonville, reading, and watching football. I'm incredibly grateful to be training at Mayo Clinic and excited to be learning from such a world-class team! |
Colby Robinson, D.O.Hometown: North Yarmouth, ME
About me: I was born and raised Maine which allowed me to participate in winter sports. My favorite of them being hockey. I have lived in a variety of places including Hawaii where I fell in love with warm weather. In my free time now I enjoy golf, weightlifting, and the beach. I couldn’t be more excited to enjoy Florida’s beautiful weather and train at Mayo Clinic. |
Luiz Rocha Pinto, M.D., M.B.A.Hometown: Rio de Janeiro
About me: I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I come from a family of physicians who work in the fields of neurophysiology and neuromuscular disease —areas that have also become my main interests within neurology. I feel that Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, is the ideal place for me, as it combines state-of-the-art medical infrastructure with a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture, all within a beachside city that shares many characteristics with my hometown. Outside of medicine, I enjoy exercising, reading, and spending time with my wife and our dogs. |
Camaray Rouse, M.D.Hometown: Carrollton, GA
About me: I’ve had the opportunity to live throughout the Southeast, and I’m thrilled to now call Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic home. Outside of the hospital, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife—whether we’re fishing along the coast, exploring new hiking trails, or staying active through exercise. I’m also an avid traveler and love experiencing new places, cultures, and cuisines. Whether it’s a weekend road trip or a destination abroad, I find that travel fuels my curiosity and helps me return to work with a fresh perspective. Being outdoors, staying active, and sharing those moments with loved ones are a few of the things I value most. |
Fatemeh Seifar, M.D., Ph.D.Hometown: Tabriz, Iran
About me: I grew up in Tabriz, a vibrant city in the Northwest of Iran. After medical school, I completed my dissertation in Denmark and later moved to Atlanta to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience at Emory University. I’m currently starting my preliminary year in internal medicine and will be continuing on to neurology next year. I chose Mayo Clinic for its strong academic culture and the incredible opportunities to grow both as a clinician and scientist. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, discovering new places, seeking out adventures, and (when time allows!) writing science papers with a good coffee in hand. |
Ryan Skelly, M.D., M.B.A.Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
About me: I enjoy working out, snowboarding, and hanging out with friends and family. |
Kathy Wang, M.D.Hometown: Tampa, FL
About me: I'm a preliminary resident going into dermatology. I am originally from Florida and am excited to be continuing my training here at Mayo Clinic. Outside of medicine I enjoy reading, painting, going to the beach, board games, and spending time with family and friends. |
Sydney Woods, M.D.Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL
About me: Outside of medicine, I enjoy cooking, exploring new restaurants, attending live music events, and playing sports. On Saturdays, you can usually find me cheering on Alabama football—Roll Tide! I'm excited for the opportunity to build a strong foundation in internal medicine to prepare for my upcoming PM&R residency. My clinical interests currently include traumatic brain injury and neurorehabilitation. |