During my internal medicine residency, I gained expertise in diverse medical cases including rare ones, and allowed me to have strong foundation for my current career of endocrinology.  

In addition to an excellent education, clinical training and research opportunities, I was able to work with brilliant mentors who illuminated my path, as I thrived in an environment that blended cutting-edge education and clinical practice.

I cultivated my skills in patient-centered care for best patent outcome while also prioritizing self-care.

2008 graduate, then Chief Medical Resident, then completed endocrinology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and is an Endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida

Coming to the United States as an international medical graduate can be daunting. The internal medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida welcomed me with opened arms. I couldn’t have asked for better collegiality and supportive learning environment and they appreciated the differences I brought to the program. I have made lifelong friends and colleagues from this residency! Because of all these factors, I continue to work at Mayo Clinic and don’t plan to ever leave during my career.

2011 graduate, completed endocrinology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and is an Endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota

Coming to Mayo Clinic in Florida has been one of my best decisions. As a budding gastroenterologist, the program prepared me to be a well-rounded clinician as well as an outstanding applicant for GI Fellowship. From day one we learned the art of camaraderie and collegiality, focusing on patient-centered care regardless of one's level of training. From an academic viewpoint I was able to establish mentorship that was crucial to shaping my career, research pursuits, and influenced me to become an interventional endoscopist. My years at Mayo Clinic and ongoing mentorship relationships continue to this day.

2011 graduate, 2010 Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award Recipient, completed gastroenterology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, then completed an advanced endoscopy fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and is a Gastroenterologist and Director of Bariatric Endoscopy at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville

During my internal medicine residency, I developed a strong foundation in hospital medicine and was inspired by the mentorship, teamwork, and culture of innovation that surrounded me. These experiences shaped my passion for improving patient care through new models of practice and gave me the skills to thrive as both a clinician and leader.

I have had the privilege of helping to pioneer Mayo Clinic’s Advanced Care at Home program, as well as lead efforts in digital health, simulation medicine, and hospital transformation. The residency provided not only exceptional clinical training but also the vision and tools needed to reimagine how and where care is delivered.

2006 graduate, then Chief Medical Resident, and is a Hospitalist at Mayo Clinic in Florida

As a lifelong Floridian, being able to stay in Florida near my family while receiving training at one of the preeminent academic institutions felt like quite the prize. This tight-knit residency program fostered relationships among the trainees that seamlessly integrated lifelong connections with mentors and faculty who are experts in serious and complex diseases. This residency allowed me to find my home in Nephrology after laying the foundation for compassionate, patient-centered care. It also provided the necessary skills for managing leadership positions impacting Access to Care and undergraduate and graduate medical education.

2011 graduate, then Chief Medical Resident, then completed nephrology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida and is a Nephrologist at Mayo Clinic Florida

Whether it was sitting on a committee or being a co-investigator in a research project, it truly felt that my opinions were heeded. I sincerely enjoyed the respect and collegiality in our class. The program fosters a culture of true inclusivity and they really care about each and every resident's career goals. 

2019 graduate, completed allergy-immunology fellowship at National Institutes of Health, and is an Allergist-Immunologist at Mayo Clinic Florida

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The class size was one of my favorite components of the program. It was truly like a family, with excellent support for each other. The program also offers a lot of flexibility with electives throughout the three years.

2017 graduate, then Chief Medical Resident, then completed nephrology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and is a Nephrologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida