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Meet our Fellows

Fellows, faculty, and staff in the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship program pose together with the bronze Mayo brothers statue,

Our fellows and faculty foster a collegial environment and education-focused culture that provides an inclusive learning experience. Training can be challenging, but our program is close-knit and each fellow brings a dedication to providing stellar patient care as well as a collaborative learning experience.

Our fellows come from medical schools around the U.S. and outside the country. Learn more about our current fellows and see what they have to say about the program:

Wentiirim Annankra, M.D.

Wentiirim Annankra, M.D.Hometown: Fumbisi, Upper East Region, Ghana

Professional vision: My hope is to be a clinician educator and neonatologist with a particular focus on global newborn care including low-middle-income countries and Sub-Saharan Africa.

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic? The unique focus on education, the exceptionally supportive nature of faculty, the NICU care team, and the focus on patient-centered care.

Now that you are a fellow here, what would you recommend to others about this program? This program really cares about your growth and development into a world-class clinician. They focus on helping the fellow achieve their individual career goals, no matter what it may be. I constantly marvel at the level of mentorship, leadership, and guidance I continue to receive on a daily basis.

Whitney Thompson, M.D.

Whitney Thompson, M.D.Hometown: Rochester, MN

Professional vision: I aspire to be a clinician investigator in the integrated diagnosis, management, and discovery of neonatal genetic disease.

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic? Mayo emphasizes the value of personalized medicine in providing the best possible care for each patient, which aligns with my interests in genomic medicine and individualized care for critically ill neonates.

Now that you are a fellow here, what would you recommend to others about this program? Incredible mentorship and education curriculum, flexibility to pursue and integrate additional interests with the fellowship for a personalized experience.

Kayla Munger, M.D.

Kayla Munger, M.D.Hometown: Vermillion, SD

Professional vision: My vision is to become an excellent clinical neonatologist as well as a leader within graduate medical education.

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic? I originally came to Mayo for residency because it was clear that it was an inclusive, supportive place to work and learn. Mayo is truly amazing at supporting individual learners in their own career paths because of the vast amounts of resources and opportunities available here.

Now that you are a fellow here, what would you recommend to others about this program? I chose to stay here for fellowship because I found amazing mentors who I knew would help guide me throughout my next three years and beyond, and because all the amazing educators here in our NICUs.

Katelyn Johnson Wegerson, M.D.

Headshot of Katelyn Johnson Wegerson, M.D.Hometown: Hazen, ND

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic? Having grown up in the Midwest, Mayo Clinic has always been a dream workplace for me. Furthermore, I continue to be inspired by Mayo Clinic’s unwavering dedication to patient-centered care, combined with the commitment to innovation and research

Now that you are a fellow here, what would you recommend to others about this program? I prioritize collaboration and a positive working environment which is evident from all my interactions with the fellows and faculty. Additionally, there is a clear priority placed on working with fellows to reach their specific research goals while promoting career and professional development.

Research by past and current fellows

Quality improvement projects led by past and current fellows