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Internal Medicine Residency Class of 2023

Our residents come from medical schools around the U.S. and outside the country. Read more about their backgrounds and interests outside of the residency.

Welcome from the chief residents

Welcome to Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency (Florida) website!

We are honored that you are considering our program to further your medical training. As former trainees of the program ourselves now serving as chief residents, our goal is to serve as a liaison between the resident body and the program faculty while striving to make the program the best it can be. Beyond supporting our residents as they balance medical education, patient care, research, community engagement, and the varying demands of both their personal and professional lives, our roles include curriculum development, administration, promoting wellness, resident advocacy, and acting as a general resource for the residents of our program.

Drawing from our own experiences as evidence, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, provides its trainees with endless opportunities for career exploration, education, mentorship by world-class physicians, and personal growth thanks to a supportive culture that fosters lifelong bonds with your co-residents. This is all in an environment where it’s warm and sunny most of the year, the beach is close by, and there are tons of options for food and entertainment. As you continue to explore this website to learn more about what Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville has to offer, we hope you come to love the program as much as we do. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions regarding our program.

Sincerely,

Aman Bali, M.D.
bali.aman@mayo.edu

Justin Call, M.D.
call.justin@mayo.edu

Benjamin J. McCormick, M.D.
mccormick.benjamin@mayo.edu

Meet our chief residents

Aman Bali, M.D.

Chief resident

Hometown: Durham, North Carolina

Medical school: Duke University School of Medicine

About me: I chose Mayo Clinic because of its opportunities. Between the complex patient population, the expert faculty, and the vast institutional resources, there are endless opportunities for learning, research, and growth no matter where your interests or ambitions may lie. Coming in as an undecided intern, I was exposed to a wide array of medicine which enabled me to identify my own academic interests in gastroenterology, artificial intelligence, and the gut microbiome, all areas in which I was able to get involved with research and find mentorship. Following chief year, I plan to pursue a fellowship in gastroenterology. Outside of medicine, I'm an avid basketball fan and enjoy traveling, hiking, biking, watching movies, and playing with my new puppy.

Justin Call, M.D.

Chief resident

Hometown: Rock Hill, South Carolina

Medical school: Medical University of South Carolina

About me: I chose Mayo Clinic for its warm culture and values. I was impressed by the rotating leadership structure and the incredibly positive work culture it brings. The location was an added bonus. My days after work are spent at the beach or park with my wife and three young kids. I love being able to balance my personal hobbies, my family, and my career here at Mayo. My professional goal is to be a clinician-educator in the field of pulmonary and critical care.

Benjamin McCormick, M.D.

Chief resident

Hometown: Trussville, Alabama

Medical school: University of South Alabama College of Medicine

About me: I chose Mayo Clinic because of the depth of resources provided by the top healthcare enterprise in the world combined with its proximity to the beach and small class size. Having one-on-one mentorship from humble experts and innovators leads to a world-class education for our residents. I plan to pursue a career in hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant with aspirations of becoming a clinician educator who pushes the boundaries of oncology in the sickest patient populations through pioneering research in oncologic critical care and cellular therapies. In my free time, I enjoy playing golf, watching Alabama football and Braves baseball, exploring new coffee/craft beer/bourbon, and spending time with my 4-year-old Bernedoodle (Dansby).

Class of 2024

	Varun Bansal, M.D. Hometown: Melbourne, Florida Medical school: Baylor University About me: My hobbies include classical violin and chess. My sister and I founded Music MD’s to provide music to hospitalized patients.
	Sabrina Billings, M.D. Medical school: Drexel University About me: I am interested in rheumatology and enjoy baking, road trips, college football, and learning the harmonica.
	Chris Chase, M.D. Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina Medical school: Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University About me: I enjoy cycling, kayaking, sporting clays, hydroponic, and aquaponic farming.
	Nikita Jhawar, M.D. Hometown: Bridgewater, New Jersey Medical school: Drexel University About me: I am a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. I enjoy traveling to national parks, tennis, photography, and singing Indian classical music.
	Christian Karime, M.D. Hometown: Oslo, Norway Medical school: Semmelweis University in Hungary About me: I enjoy fishing and landscape photography.
	Lauren Loeb, M.D. Hometown: Ridgeland, Mississippi Medical school: University of South Alabama About me: I am interested in gastroenterology, and I enjoy basketball, tennis, crossfit, and going to the beach.
	William Mai, M.D. Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida Medical school: George Washington University About me: I am interested in cardiology. I enjoy photography and abstract art, acoustic guitar, and computer programming.
	Karl Mueller, M.D., Ph.D. Medical school: Texas Tech University About me: I enjoy the humanities and weight training.
	Bennett Parker, M.D. Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama Medical school: University of Alabama About me: I am interested in cardiology, and I enjoy playing the guitar, hiking, backpacking, golf, and fishing.
	Marie Plante, M.D. Medical school: University of South Carolina About me: I am interested in hematology-oncology. I have two cats and enjoy scuba diving shipwrecks and horseback riding.
	Adam Sandin, D.O. Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida Medical school: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus About me: I am a lifelong Jaguars fan, and enjoy deep sea fishing and trying new breweries.
	Paul Travers, M.D. Hometown: Staten Island, New York Medical school: SUNY Upstate Medical University About me: I play the bagpipes, saxophone, and guitar, and I enjoy rock climbing, golf, and playing soccer. My girlfriend just graduated from PA school.
	Jing Wang, M.D. Hometown: China Medical school: Georgetown About me: I enjoy playing the piano and cello, painting and illustration for medical publications, and yoga.

Class of 2025

	Santiago Galeano Lovera, M.D. Hometown: Asunción, Paraguay Medical school: Universidad Nacional de Asunción. About me: I was first attracted to Mayo Clinic after doing a rotation during which I was amazed by the Mayo culture and its values. I chose this program because of its amazing opportunities and supportive environment. My favorite activity in the world is traveling and I'm passionate about Japanese culture. I also enjoy outdoor activities, road trips, and exercising. I hope to pursue cardiology as a future career.
	Brittany Jackson, M.D. Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii Medical School: University of South Alabama School of Medicine About me: Academically, my interests include hematology and oncology, global health, and ways to eliminate the medical disparities in underserved areas. My parents were both in the military so I traveled all over the world growing up. Outside of medicine, I enjoy all things food, DIYs, shopping, HIIT exercises, and watching Netflix with my fiancé.
	Joseph Kim, M.D., Ph.D. Hometown: Suwon, South Korea Medical School: McGovern Medical School- The University of Texas Health Science Center About me: I was born in Korea but grew up in Kazakhstan. I came to the United States to study biomedical engineering. Together, my wife and I love exploring new places, trying new restaurants, playing board games, and doing escape rooms. I'm interested in researching new therapeutics and diagnostic techniques in hematology, oncology, and rheumatology.
	Blake McKinley, D.O. Hometown: Logan, Utah Medical school: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine About me: After residency, I plan to pursue a fellowship in hematology/oncology. When not in clinic work, I enjoy going to the beach with my wife and three kids, exploring nature, and finishing carpentry.
	Tyler Mistretta, M.D. Hometown: Melbourne Beach, Florida Medical School: Florida State University About me: My professional interests include hospital medicine and gastroenterology. In my free time, I enjoy watching FSU football, going to the beach, playing golf, running, and spending time with my girlfriend and our labrador retriever.
	Induja Nimma, M.D. Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine About me: I'm currently exploring my future career options and hope to practice in a field with procedures. When I’m not in the hospital, I enjoy hiking, tennis, volleyball, dancing, and binge-watching Schitt’s Creek. I also love cooking and trying new foods so I'm excited to check out all the awesome places Jacksonville has to offer!
	Sheila Okere, M.D. Hometown: Macon, Georgia Medical school: The Ohio State University College of Medicine About me: My career interests are palliative care, hospital medicine, and community engagement. I enjoy dancing, traveling, and comedic sitcoms. I'm also a trained aerialist, occasionally participating in competitions and showcases.
	Caroline Olson, M.D. Hometown: Prairie Village, Kansas Medical school: University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine About me: In my free time, I play the viola and enjoy hiking, baking, painting, and going to the beach! I’m interested in gastroenterology or rheumatology and medical education.
	Hasan Saleh, M.D. Hometown: Olean, New York Medical school: SUNY Upstate Medical University About me: I grew up in a small town in Western New York but I’m looking forward to transitioning to the sunshine and beaches here in Florida. My hobbies include basketball, golf, video games, snowboarding, and other outdoor activities. I also enjoy watching sports, especially the Buffalo Bills. My wife and I like to explore new places and spend time with family. My career interests include gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, and business in medicine.
	Michael Schmidt, M.D. Hometown: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville About me: I grew up in South Carolina so I'm a diehard Clemson fan. Outside of college sports, I enjoy many outdoor activities including fishing, kayaking, and (poorly playing) golf. I plan to pursue a career in cardiology and I am highly interested in medical education as well.
	Artur Schneider, D.O. Hometown: Zurich, Switzerland Medical school: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine About me: I came to the United States nine years ago to swim competitively in college and study medicine. With my wife I love exploring new places, going to the beach, watching movies, and trying different restaurants. I'm currently planning on a career as a cardiologist. I am interested in interventional cardiac procedures, valvular disease, heart failure as well as disease prevention.
	Rex Siu, M.D. Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee Medical School: East Tennessee State University About me: I grew up in a family of cooks and love to cook and learn about new foods. I spend my free time with my wife and two kids. We explore local food places, relax at beaches/parks, and enjoy sports. I'm interested in gastroenterology, nutrition, and inflammatory bowel disease.
	Claire Wilson, M.D. Hometown: LaGrange Park, Illinois Medical school: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine About me: I absolutely love going to the beach with family and friends and enjoying the beauty of Jacksonville (especially after moving from the Midwest)! I also love working out, hosting game nights, trying out new restaurants, watching reality TV/Netflix, and playing with my ragdoll cat, Leo. I have an interest in rheumatology and medical education.
	Eric Zuberi, M.D. Hometown: Lincoln, Rhode Island Medical school: University of Louisville School of Medicine About me: I plan to pursue a career in academic internal medicine, where I hope to be able to provide cutting-edge, humanistic, and evidence-based medical care to my patients and teach future medical students and residents. In my free time, I enjoy playing chess and pickleball and spending time at the beach with friends and family.

Class of 2026

	Michael Acevedo Monsanto Jr., M.D. Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico Medical school: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine About me: I am very passionate about cooking sushi and pasta, playing basketball and guitar. In my free time, I also enjoy going to the beach. I feel so blessed to be part of this amazing program which is only minutes away from the beach.
	Faaiq Aslam, M.D. Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine About me: After residency, I plan on pursuing a career in cardiology. I enjoy all things aviation and in my free time, I like to play basketball, watch Jaguars football, and spend time with my family.
	Carlie Aurubin, M.D., Ph.D. Hometown: Miami, Florida Medical school: Medical College of Wisconsin About me: Academically, my interests include gastroenterology and nutrition. Outside of medicine, I love to explore different foods, sing, and plan events.
	Ramez Barsoom, M.D., M.E. Hometown: Houston, Texas Medical school: Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed) About me: I was born in Cairo but grew up in Dubai before coming over to the U.S. to study chemical engineering. In a previous life, I worked as a management consultant with a focus on research and innovation in the digital health space, which spurred my interest in medicine. I'm passionate about medical innovation and hope to combine my background in medicine, engineering, and business to continue to push the envelope of innovation here at Mayo Clinic. Outside of medicine, my wife and I are avid Liverpool fans, enjoy traveling, exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, binge-watching TV shows, and spending time with our goldendoodle, Mocha.
	Lorvens Decosma, M.D. Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida Medical school: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine About me: I'm passionate about innovation and plan to pursue a fellowship after residency. My interests include spending time with family and friends, learning through books and podcasts, staying active with running and lifting weights, and exploring new restaurants and parts of the city.
	Aya Elalfy, D.O. Hometown: Mansoura, Egypt Medical school: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine About me: I was born in Egypt and spent my childhood in both Egypt and Saudi Arabia. I came to the U.S. 10 years ago to study medicine. I have two small kids, and we love baking and going to the beach together. I also enjoy traveling and watching Netflix with my husband. I am interested in gastroenterology, specifically IBD and hepatology.
	Anthony Findley, M.D., Ph.D. Hometown: Wayne State University School of Medicine Medical school: Florida State University About me: I'm excited to be back in Jacksonville for my residency training after spending 12 years in Michigan. I enjoy kayaking, going to the beach, and reading. Clinically, I'm most interested in hematology/oncology and endocrinology. My research background is in genomics, and I am interested in how we can better use genetic information to improve patient care.
	Krista Grennan, M.D. Hometown: Succasunna, New Jersey Medical school: University of Central Florida College of Medicine About me: I enjoy running, cooking, playing pickleball, watching soccer (especially my favorite team, Chelsea F.C.), rooting for Penn State sports teams, playing video games, and spending time with my tuxedo cat, Sylvester. During my off time, I also like trying new recipes and restaurants with my family and friends. Currently, I am interested in endocrinology as a fellowship, but I am looking forward to exploring the other internal medicine subspecialties more during residency. My long-term career goals are to be involved in medical education, increase diversity in medicine, and provide healthcare to medically underserved communities.
	Nichole Henkes, M.D. Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Medical school: UT Health Science Center San Antonio, Long School of Medicine About me: I love to stay active, especially going for long runs around the neighborhood, and I enjoy sewing, painting, and going to the beach with my husband. My academic interests are all things gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy.
	Taylor Kennedy, M.D. Hometown: Homer, Georgia Medical school: Mercer University School of Medicine About me: In my free time, I love to hang out with my husband, my family, and my golden retriever Marley. I enjoy baking different sweets and breads, playing basketball, and reading fiction novels. I am interested in medical education, and I am currently exploring my future career options.
	Matthew Kornas, M.D. Hometown: Waterford Township, Michigan Medical school: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine About me: I’m excited to enter this new chapter of my life and career in Jacksonville, Florida! I love playing many forms of golf (regular, disc, mini, TopGolf) and volleyball, so I’m looking forward to enjoying these activities year-round now. And when I’ve had my fill of sunshine, I always enjoy game nights and watching movies with friends. I’m exploring my future career options as I enter residency and plan to build upon my medical education skills going forward.
	Trenton Madison, M.D. Hometown: Cairo, Georgia Medical school: Morehouse School of Medicine About me: My hobbies include playing basketball, weightlifting, and watching sports. I enjoy going to the beach and spending time with my family. I’m interested in community engagement, hospital medicine, and possibly cardiology.
	Dylan Scott, M.D. Hometown: Ringgold, Georgia Medical school: Medical College of Georgia About me: I tell people I am the stereotypical nerd from "old" 1980 and 1990s movies. I love video games, percussion, band, and have the hair to match the character. I came to Mayo to experience cutting-edge medicine and learn from some of the best physicians in the world. My academic interests are in pulmonary/critical care with research interests in pulmonary hypertension.
	Rob Seby, M.D. Hometown: Oro Valley, Arizona Medical school: Eastern Virginia Medical School About me: My academic interests include preventive and interventional cardiology, and I look forward to learning more about medical device creation at Mayo Clinic. Outside of medicine, I love competing in tennis tournaments, going on long hikes, and reading a good book by the beach.
	Asrita Vattikonda, M.D. Hometown: Montville, New Jersey Medical school: Sidney Kimmel Medical College About me: My academic interests include gastroenterology and nutrition. I enjoy staying active through yoga, lifting, and rock climbing. I also love cooking and eating, reading, trivia, and exploring the city.
	Sheev Zaver, M.D. Hometown: Clarksville, Tennessee Medical school: University of Tennessee Health Science Center About me: I chose Mayo Clinic due to several attributes that make it a robust training environment, such as its emphasis on research, tailored curriculums, and collegial culture. My career interests include cardiology, clinical research, healthcare administration, and innovation. Outside of work, I have several hobbies and interests, which include traveling, cooking, health and fitness, family, and Tennessee football. Go VOLS!