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Trainees in the Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency come from across the U.S. and around the world. See what a few of them have to say about training at Mayo Clinic.

	Carlos Padula, M.B. Hometown: New York City, and Caracas Medical school: Universidad de Navarra (Spain) About me: I enjoy spending my free time in the outdoors with my wife and kids. Jacksonville has been a great place to call home with numerous state parks and beaches a short drive away.
	Dillon Brown, M.D. Hometown: Cheyenne, Wyoming, Medical school: University of Washington About me: Growing up in Wyoming I loved summer horseback camping trips in the mountains and snow sports in the winter. Now with my young family, I am a big fan of beach days and playing in the pool. Aside from being a dad, I love music and enjoy playing guitar and piano. My life calling is medicine, and I am passionate about diagnostic imaging and IR procedures.
	Cynthia De la Garza-Ramos M.D. Hometown: Monterrey, NL, Mexico Medical school: Tecnológico de Monterrey About me: I love training at Mayo as it is a place that offers many opportunities for trainees and has a very positive atmosphere for growth. I enjoy my IR/DR training as well as interventional oncology research. In my spare time, I love practicing yoga and going to the movies or favorite local brewery with my husband, who is a neurosurgery resident at Mayo.
	Karim Zaazoue M.B.B.Ch. Hometown: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Medical school: Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt About me: Born and raised in Abu Dhabi, I later moved to Cairo for medical school. After graduating, I served in the military for 2 years then moved to the United States to join Mayo Clinic as a researcher and later chose to pursue my training in interventional radiology at Mayo. As a medical student, my older brother and I started a non-profit organization to spread health awareness to children and the underprivileged in Egypt, and I hope to one day join Doctors Without Borders. In my free time I enjoy hiking new trails, hanging out with my friends, trying new restaurants and reading.
	Kacper Kubiszewski, M.D. Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Medical school: University of Central Florida College of Medicine About me: Born in Poland and raised in Chicago, Florida has been my home since medical school. I am passionate about interventional radiology and its promise of innovation, and I am excited to be part of a program that stands at the forefront of the field. Specifically, I am interested in the advancement of IR as a clinical specialty and global health initiatives. Outside the hospital, I enjoy staying active through running and weightlifting, exploring new music, discovering new restaurants, and watching sports like Formula 1 and football (Go Bears!).

From the chief resident

Carlos Padula, M.D. Welcome to IR at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. This program offers you a balance of complex case work, friendly and engaging staff, and the latest technology and research opportunities that allow you to train for a successful career in IR.

With a dedicated IR and two ESIR spots, your exposure to IR is early in the training process, and the attendings are invested in your personal and professional growth. You will be confident in your DR and IR skills and have the foundation to pursue both private practice or academic medicine.

The setting is ideal with a low cost of living, endless outdoor opportunities, good weather, and minimal traffic. Jacksonville has been my home for the last 6 years, and it has been a wonderful place to raise a family.
I welcome you to apply and join us here at Mayo. This next chapter in your life is one you have worked hard to attain, and you’ll be valued and respected here.

Carlos Padula, M.D.
Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency Chief Resident

Alumni

The most important indicator of the success of a training program is found in the outcomes of the graduates after completing their training.

Name	Program years	Destination
Melody Jiang, D.O.	2021-2025	Interventional Integrated Radiology, FL
Chris Gammarano, M.D.	2020-2024	Interventional Integrated Radiology, AK
Ali Agely, M.D.	2016-2020	Body Fellowship, Stanford
Mobin Ahmed, M.D.	2016-2020	Body Imaging Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
Jonathan Lam, M.D.	2016-2020	Body Fellowship, Stanford
Eric Williams, M.D.	2016-2020	Body Imaging Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
Rex Holliday, M.D.	2015-2019	Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship, Oregon Health Science, Portland, OR

Graduation of Mayo Clinic residents and fellows

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