Varun Bansal, M.D.

Hometown: Melbourne, FL

Medical school: Baylor University

Fellowship plans: Pulmonary/critical care, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL

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, NC

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, NJ

Medical school: Drexel University

Fellowship plans: Cardiology, Cooper Medical School Rowan University (CMSRU), Camden, NJ

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

Fellowship plans: Gastroenterology, Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, CA

About me: I enjoy fishing and landscape photography.

Lauren Loeb, M.D.

Hometown: Ridgeland, MS

Medical school: University of South Alabama

Fellowship plans: Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL

About me: I am interested in gastroenterology, and I enjoy basketball, tennis, crossfit, and going to the beach.

William Mai, M.D.

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Medical school: George Washington University

Fellowship plans: Cardiology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL

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

Fellowship plans: Allergy/immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, TX

About me: I enjoy the humanities and weight training.

Bennett Parker, M.D.

Hometown: Huntsville, AL

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

Fellowship plans: Hematology/oncology, Wake Forest, Winston-Salem, NC

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, FL

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, NY

Medical school: SUNY Upstate Medical University

Fellowship plans: Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL

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

Fellowship plans: Hematology/oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY

About me: I enjoy playing the piano and cello, painting and illustration for medical publications, and yoga.

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, HI

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 and oncology, and I was accepted into the Clinician Investigator Training Program and Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Florida.

Blake McKinley, D.O.

Hometown: Logan, UT

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, FL

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, KY

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, GA

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, KS

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, NY

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, SC

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, TN

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, IL

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, RI

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.

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, FL

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, FL

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, TX

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, FL

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, NJ

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:&nbsSan Antonio, TX

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, GA

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, MI

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, GA

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, GA

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, AZ

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, NJ

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, TN

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!