Meet Our Fellows - Medical Psychology Fellowship (Minnesota) - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science

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Meet Our Fellows

Post-Doc Fellows in the Medical Psychology Fellowship

Our fellows come from medical schools around the U.S. and outside the country. Learn more about our residents and see what a few of them have to say about our program.

Class of 2027

	Jenna Ausloos-Lozano, Ph.D. Specialty: Pediatric Neuropsychology Graduate school: Illinois Institute of Technology Internship: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Why Mayo Clinic? The faculty who are deeply committed to mentoring and training the next generation of pediatric neuropsychologists, along with the outstanding clinical and research opportunities. Favorite thing about living in Rochester: The people and all of the family friendly activities the city offers.
	Alyssa Kaser, Ph.D. Specialty: Adult Neuropsychology Graduate school: UT Southwestern Medical Center Internship: UT Southwestern Medical Center Why Mayo Clinic? Its breadth of training across diverse clinical rotations and research opportunities, and its collaborative, supportive learning environment. Favorite thing about living in Rochester: Its small-town feel, access to nature, and welcoming community.
	Charlayne Scarlett, Ph.D., M.P.H. Track: Clinical Health Psychology Specialties: Weight Management and Bariatric Psychology Graduate school: University of Florida Internship: University of Florida Health Science Center Why Mayo Clinic? The training environment at Mayo Clinic is unparalleled. I have had the privilege of learning from and collaborating with distinguished leaders in clinical health psychology who offer thoughtful, individualized mentorship. The breadth of multidisciplinary collaboration is exceptional, and the seamless integration of research and education into clinical practice has been especially enriching. Favorite thing about living in Rochester: All of the fun things to do outdoors with kids, from getting lost in corn mazes at local apple orchards in the fall to tubing down snowy hills in the winter.
	Zachary Wilde, Ph.D. Specialties: Health Behaviors, Clinical Health Psychology, Trauma/Adversity, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Graduate school: University of Southern Mississippi Internship: Greater Hartford Internship Consortium Why Mayo Clinic? The chance to collaborate with and learn from outstanding clinical psychologists while further developing my expertise in clinical health psychology, strengthening my research skills, and expanding my clinical experiences. Favorite thing about living in Rochester: Running and hiking the trails systems, and enjoying the festivals, markets, and live music.
	Zach Zhang, Ph.D. Specialty: Clinical Health Psychology/Pain Rehabilitation Center Graduate school: The Pennsylvania State University Internship: Southwest Consortium (New Mexico VA Health Care System and University of New Mexico Hospitals) Why Mayo Clinic? Mayo offers a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with strong mentorship and opportunities to integrate clinical care, research, and education. I also value the flexibility in structuring my training, and the genuinely supportive and collegial people I get to work with. Favorite thing about living in Rochester: Supportive community, and a peaceful, easy-to-navigate environment.

Class of 2028

	Gabriella Gaus, Ph.D. Specialty: Clinical Health Psychology (Family Medicine Residency Education and Integrated Behavioral Health) Graduate school: University of Wisconsin - Madison (Counseling Psychology) Internship: University of New Mexico (Multicultural, Native American, and Rural Behavioral Health Track) Why Mayo Clinic? The balance of clinical training, teaching opportunities, and protected research time within a warm and supportive environment. What I like about Rochester so far: I love experiencing the four seasons and being close to hiking and running trails.
	Brooke Greenberg, Ph.D. Specialty: Child/Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Graduate school: Nova Southeastern University Internship: Nicklaus Children's Hospital Why Mayo Clinic?  Mayo Clinic offers an exceptionally collaborative and supportive environment which combines world-class clinical, research, and mentorship opportunities. The chance to develop advanced clinical and research skills alongside leaders in the field who are deeply committed to mentoring and training the next generation of pediatric psychologists is truly unparalleled. What I like about Rochester so far: The welcoming community feel, easy of navigating day-to-day life, and the peaceful, relaxed lifestyle.
	Shakaye Haase, Ph.D. Specialty: Clinical Health Psychology - Integrated Behavioral Health Graduate school: University of Alabama at Birmingham Internship: Henry Ford Health System Why Mayo Clinic? Mayo has a longstanding tradition of training excellent psychologists and offers strong clinical and research training experiences. I also wanted an environment that offers training in integrated behavioral health/primary care, while allowing time to be involved in research activities. What I like about Rochester so far: The very supportive atmosphere and the welcoming nature of the Mayo community.
	Amanda Hellwig, Ph.D. Specialty: Pediatric Neuropsychology Graduate school: University of Virginia Internship: University of Minnesota Medical School Why Mayo Clinic? The incredible flexibility of training to meet our goals, the opportunities to collaborate on research and explore new interests with strong faculty support, and the opportunity to make a real difference in our patients' lives in a multi-disciplinary environment. What I like about Rochester so far: The slower pace that's balanced with lots of activities, from cute farms in the countryside to the delicious Greek Fest downtown!
	Ambar Perez Lao, Ph.D., M.S. Specialty: Adult Neuropsychology Graduate school: University of Florida Internship: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Semel Institute Why Mayo Clinic? It is the perfect place to integrate clinical practice and research while having incredible supervisors that are deeply supportive. What I like about Rochester so far: It's quiet and it has great dog parks!
	Eric Phillips, Ph.D. Specialty: Child/Pediatric Psychology Graduate school: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Internship: Murnoe - Meyer Institute  Why Mayo Clinic? The various incredible clinical and research opportunities as well as the close integration of research and clinical practice.  What I like about Rochester so far: How welcoming and kind people are both in and out of the program.