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.

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

	Samantha Armas, M.D. Hometown: Acworth, Georgia Medical school: Medical College of Georgia Matched future specialty: Neurology   About me: I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to train at Mayo Clinic and spend my first year in internal medicine. The invaluable knowledge and skills I gain make a strong foundation for my following years of neurology residency. In my free time I enjoy listening to music, watching movies and shows, trying new restaurants, and playing tennis. I look forward to becoming a beach regular and exploring all that Florida has to offer!
	Michael Bowler, M.D. Hometown: Snellville, Georgia Medical school: Medical College of Georgia Matched future specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation   About me: Born and raised in Georgia, I’ve been lucky enough to root for the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturdays, and unfortunate enough to then have to spend Sundays as an Atlanta Falcons fan. In my free time if not watching sports or visiting the restaurants I become quickly loyal to, I enjoy finding a new live music spot or a good place by the water to hang with friends. I look forward to pursuing training in the field of PM&R over the next fiur years at Mayo and for the opportunity prelim year will offer to meet and develop connections with others in different specialties.
	Oluwaferanmi Dada, M.D. Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland, and Ocala, Florida Medical school: University of Florida Matched future specialty: Radiology   About me: I am thrilled to continue my training at Mayo Clinic! I come from a Nigerian background and have called many places home over the years, including New York, Jamaica, Baltimore, and Central Florida. Outside of medicine, I enjoy weightlifting, cooking, gaming, following the NFL, learning languages, and spending time with friends and family. I am excited to join the Mayo community and begin this next chapter of my career.
	James Dornbush, M.D. Hometown: Marietta, Georiga Medical school: Medical College of Georgia at Athens Matched future specialty: Radiology   About me: My personal interests include bird watching, cooking, running, HIIT workouts, and UGA Football. Since moving to Jacksonville, I am trying to take advantage of the active lifestyle and pickup hobbies like surfing, fishing, and cycling. I am married and together we are blessed with an infant son and two dogs. I was drawn to Mayo in Florida for its culture of patient excellence, professional camaraderie, and dedication to improvement and innovation. I bring prior experience in healthcare operations, specifically consulting in revenue cycle management, and would love to expand these interests during my residency training. I am so excited for this preliminary year and hope to develop a strong clinical foundation before beginning my radiology training.
	Emma Eng, M.D. Hometown: Jupiter, Florida Medical school: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University Matched future specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation   About me: I was raised in South Florida and adore living in a coastal city. Being from Florida, I love to spend time at the beach and finding new nature paths to explore. Most of my free time involves working out, reading, and playing with my cat! I went to UF for undergraduate, then FAU in Boca Raton for medical school, and now ecstatic to be in Jacksonville for residency. I am so excited to be training at Mayo Clinic in order to be the most well-rounded physiatrist I can be.
	Luke Fisher, M.D. Hometown: New Haven, Indiana Medical school: Indiana University School of Medicine Matched future specialty: Neurology   About me: I grew up in Indiana and earned my medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine, where I first developed my passion for neurology. My current academic interests include vascular neurology, neurocritical care, and movement disorders. I also enjoy teaching and hope to pursue a career in academic neurology. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our 4-year-old daughter, walking our two dogs (Lilly and Louie), playing video games, and reading.
	Carlton Foley, D.O. Hometown: Lumberton, North Carolina Medical school: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine Matched future specialty: Neurology   About me: In my free time, I enjoy lifting weights, playing the drums, watching and playing football, and spending time with my family (and dogs). I also love the beach, which makes Jacksonville the perfect city to live in as I continue my medical training. After my preliminary year in internal medicine, I will complete a neurology residency at Mayo Clinic in Florida with the ultimate goal of becoming a subspecialist.
	Lauren Frankle, M.D. Hometown: St. Augustine, Florida Medical school: Florida State University College of Medicine Matched future specialty: Radiology   About me: As a North Florida local, I am excited to be back in the Jacksonville area for my training! In my free time, I enjoy traveling, any and all arts and crafts activities, going to the beach with my dogs and husband, and watching FSU football.
	Andrea Gongora, M.D. Hometown: Miami, Florida Medical school: University of Florida College of Medicine Matched future specialty: Anesthesiology   About me: I enjoy reading on the beach, playing board games, running, and rollerblading. I'm learning how to play tennis and hope to keep practicing during residency! My professional interests include patient safety and healthcare quality.
	Jacob Haggard, M.D. Hometown: Covington, Kentucky Medical school: University of Kentucky College of Medicine Matched future specialty: Anesthesiology   About me: Academically, my interests include cardiothoracic anesthesiology. Outside of the hospital, I love to play video games, explore different foods, and travel.
	Jose Malavet, M.D. Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida Medical school: University of South Florida - Morsani College of Medicine Matched future specialty: Anesthesiology   About me: I’m excited to be back home in Jacksonville for residency at Mayo Clinic. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, trying new restaurants, traveling, thrift shopping, and spending time with family and friends. When I have some downtime, I also enjoy playing video games or catching a Jags game! I’m looking forward to getting to know my co-residents and making the most of my time back in Jacksonville!
	Claire Overholt, M.D. Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida Medical school: University of Florida Matched future specialty: Dermatology   About me: I’m originally from Ohio but moved to Florida when I was 5 and have lived here ever since. Despite growing up in Tallahassee, I became a die hard Gator fan after attending UF for both undergrad and medical school. I met my fiancé, Jack, there as well! In our free time, we love taking our dog, Sam, for beach walks, trying out new restaurants in town, or hanging out with friends. I’m also a Pilates instructor and love doing anything that keeps me active! I’m so excited for the next four years at Mayo Clinic and can’t wait to immerse myself in the Jacksonville community.
	Sydney Roberts, D.O. Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama Medical school: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Matched future specialty: Neurology   About me: I spent most of my childhood in northern Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. I am excited to call Jacksonville home during residency. Outside of medicine, I enjoy drawing with charcoal, catching up on movies and shows, playing problem-solving video games with my fiancé, and trying to keep up with the endless energy of my Shetland Sheepdog, Nyla.
	Quinn Roe, M.D. Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Medical school: Medical College of Georgia at Athens Matched future specialty: Radiology   About me: I attended the University of Georgia (go Dawgs!) for my undergraduate degree and the Medical College of Georgia for my medical degree. I am pursuing diagnostic radiology with a particular interest in abdominal imaging and oncology. I am excited to be a part of the incredible treatment team here at Mayo Clinic! Outside of medicine I love working out, watching football and spending time with my dog, Lamb.
	Fadi Samaan, M.D. Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Medical school: Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine Matched future specialty: Radiation Oncology   About me: I completed medical school and a Master of Science in Clinical Research at Penn State College of Medicine. I bring more than a decade of research experience spanning structural biology, immuno-oncology and drug development, clinical trial design, outcomes research, and advanced data analysis. My NIH-funded TL1 Fellowship in Clinical and Translational Science further strengthened my expertise in translational research, clinical research methodology, scientific writing, and biostatistics. After completing my internal medicine internship, I will begin my radiation oncology residency at Mayo Clinic in Florida. My professional interests include cancer care, translational science, clinical research, and quality improvement. As a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, I am particularly interested in applying systematic, data-driven approaches to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. I also enjoy teaching and mentoring students. Outside of medicine, I pursue entrepreneurial ventures and enjoy playing soccer, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
	Miloni Shah, M.D. Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Medical school: Loyola University Chicago Matched future specialty: Neurology   About me: My academic interests include headache and pain medicine in neurology, medtech/ innovation and medical education. In my free time, I love traveling internationally, making fun drinks, and Pilates.
	Avery Smith, M.D. Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas Medical school: Wake Forest University Matched future specialty: Neurology   About me: I chose Mayo Clinic for its strong clinical training and commitment to always putting the patient first, as well as its kind and collaborative environment. I enjoy playing pickleball, hiking, baking, traveling, and going to the beach. I also love trying new restaurants and spending time with my husband and our orange cat, Pico de Gallo. I am excited to explore the all of the subspecialties within neurology during my training.
	Rebecca Urbonas, M.D. Hometown: Land O' Lakes, Florida Medical school: Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine Matched future specialty: Dermatology   About me: As a Florida native, I am so excited to be training at Mayo Clinic in Florida for my internal medicine preliminary year before pursuing dermatology residency. Outside of medicine, I love spending time outdoors, especially surfing, skiing, hiking, and diving. I also enjoy caring for my house plants and hanging out with my rescue dog, Molly!
	William Vance, M.D. Hometown: Pell City, Alabama, and Loma Linda, California Medical school: Loma Linda University School of Medicine Matched future specialty: Anesthesiology   About me: Growing up in rural Alabama—then to become the first physician in my family—never in my wildest dreams did I see myself going to Mayo Clinic for residency. I am incredibly humbled and blessed with this opportunity to care for the people of Florida with the very best in technology and innovation. Outside of medicine I enjoy creative writing, swimming laps, watching movies both new and old, and going for long walks while listening to French EDM.
	Zachary Waite, M.D. Hometown:  Cleveland, Ohio Medical school: Creighton University School of Medicine Matched future specialty: Radiology   About me: Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, I’m excited to now call Jacksonville home as I begin residency at Mayo Clinic. Outside of the hospital, I enjoy staying active through working out, surfing, and spending time at the beach. I also enjoy traveling, cooking, and watching sports, especially Ohio State football.
	Carter Wegner, M.D. Hometown: Casselton, North Dakota Medical school: Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Matched future specialty: Radiology   About me: I enjoy spending time outdoors offshore fishing, staying active, playing and watching football, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. During my free time, I also enjoy traveling, playing golf, and spending time with my dog. My professional interests include diagnostic radiology, and I look forward to developing a strong foundation in clinical medicine as I continue my training at Mayo Clinic.
	Tugba Yavuz, M.D. M.MED Hometown: Ankara, Turkiye Medical school: Hacettepe University Medical School Matched future specialty: Anesthesiology   About me: I began my journey at Mayo Clinic as a Research Trainee and feel incredibly fortunate to continue my training here as a resident. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family and our two Bengal cats. As a foodie, I love exploring new restaurants and experimenting with recipes in my own kitchen.