What attracted you to Mayo Clinic for fellowship training?

Thinking about which fellowship program to attend, the most important factors for me were the depth of training, the environment of training, and the distance from my family. Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, was the winner in all three of these areas and has been a wonderful place to train.

The variety and quantity of both common and rare cases are truly unique to Mayo Clinic. The attending physicians, nursing staff, and techs are excellent and are all wonderful to work with, to the point where training here feels like being with a second family. Finally, being closer to my parents who live in Tampa was a huge plus!

Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Merit Health Wesley

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic for fellowship training?

The fact that it lives by its guiding principle "the needs of the patient come first." This is made manifest by the actual patient population themselves who are deeply appreciative of the holistic treatment they receive. Not only that but I was also attracted to Mayo because the people here are leaders in their respective fields on a global scale. It's an honor and a dream for me to learn and work with them so closely. 

I'm proud to say that I'm part of a team that embodies its core principles (patient care, research, and education) so effectively every single day. It's truly an incredible feeling to work with such immensely smart people who also go out of their way to help me and wish to see me succeed. 

Medical school: Ziauddin Medical College

Residency: St. Vincent Charity Medical Center

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic for fellowship training?

It may sound unreal or cliché, but I am amazed by the practical implementation of Mayo Clinic's core values, which are deeply embedded in our program. Learning the best evidence-based patient care with one of the leading faculties in the field of nephrology is truly an honor. Working in a referral and tertiary care center gives opportunity to witness a wide range of renal pathology. The working environment is second to none and is based upon mutual respect, approachability, access to all the resources, and personalized mentoring to assure fellows' wellness and best possible training. I can firmly say that doing a Nephrology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, was the best decision of my career.

Medical school: La Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM)

Residency: Coney Island Hospital

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic for fellowship training?

Mayo Clinic is an ideal place for my training because we share a similar philosophy for patient care. The patient's needs must be prioritized in mind, body, and spirit. Furthermore, it is essential to encourage patients to participate in the decision-making process of their healthcare. I feel that this approach to patient care is, indeed, practiced here at Mayo Clinic. I am encouraged as a provider and trainee to educate my patients and listen thoroughly to their needs in order to give the best care. My experience thus far has included patient care excellence and incredible teachers that will contribute to my personal practice and growth.

Medical school: University of Medicine and Health Sciences - St. Kitts & Nevis

Residency: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital