Even though we recruit many of our graduates into our practice, our graduates are equally prepared to enter private practice and academics.

Here’s what a few of our graduates have to say about their experience in the program.

Jon Lucaj, M.D. 
2024 graduate

My fellowship at Mayo Clinic was easily one of the most defining experiences of my entire career. Coming from cardiac critical care, I didn’t have to pivot to obstetric anesthesiology; I chose to, because I loved the field and I loved the environment that Mayo created around it. Every single day, I was surrounded by people who were not only brilliant clinicians but also incredible teachers, colleagues, and human beings.

What made it special wasn’t just the depth of knowledge or the complexity of the cases; it was the culture. It was being part of a team that truly believed in the mission of patient-centered care, where excellence wasn’t demanded through pressure, but inspired through example. The mentorship I received there fundamentally changed how I think, how I teach, and how I lead, even in my current professional setting.

To this day, I still carry that sense of purpose and pride that Mayo instilled in me. It wasn’t just a year of more training; it was a year of rediscovering why I love this profession. I walked away a better physician, but more importantly, a better version of myself that I get to share with the world, my new colleagues and partners.

Patrice Vinsard, M.D.
2023 graduate

This fellowship will expose you to a wide variety of high-risk obstetric anesthesia cases. You will have the chance to work with and learn from world-renowned experts in the field. This makes this fellowship unique and filled with educational and research opportunities second to none. By far the best year of my training!

Paul Davis, M.D.
2021 graduate

My year as a fellow here was the most significant year of my medical training, and it will be yours too. As the sole fellow within the program, you will have open access to every opportunity touching maternal and fetal care, you will have nearly limitless access to the wealth of opportunities and educational resources that the Mayo Clinic provides, and you will be learning from not only nationally recognized leaders in these fields but also great people. This fellowship taught me how to be the physician leader I wanted to be, and it will be the year you never regret.

Lindsay Warner, M.D. 
2020 graduate

My fellowship in obstetric anesthesiology was truly my most enjoyable year of training. I had the time to work with my favorite patient population, but also the time to lay the foundation for future academic advancement and learn from the best leaders in our department.