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

John Kelly IV, M.D.

Residency: Orlando Health
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Hometown: Peekskill, NY
Family: Wife, Marni, and our dog, Kaia
Hobbies/Fun Fact: Baseball, traveling, cooking
Clinical Interest: Complex shoulder reconstruction, shoulder instability, hip preservation

Why Mayo: The unmatched complexity and breadth of pathology at Mayo Clinic made this fellowship stand out as the ideal place to advance my clinical skills. I was equally drawn to the faculty, who are not only leaders in the field but also passionate educators and mentors. The program’s flexibility to tailor the experience to my interests, along with Mayo’s extensive resources, makes it an exceptional environment for launching any career path.

Jacob Mikula, M.D.

Residency: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University
Hometown: Eugene, OR
Family: ENT fellow fiancée, two cats (Daisy and Mouse).
Fun Fact: A porcupine ate my shoe while backpacking in the Grand Tetons.
Clinical Interest: Complex shoulder, knee, and hip arthroscopic surgery.

Why Mayo: I was drawn to Mayo because of its unique combination of high surgical complexity and unmatched flexibility, allowing me to tailor my experience to my specific clinical and academic goals. The unlimited resources for research and surgical training, coupled with opportunities for professional team coverage, make it the ideal environment to train under many of the leaders in our field.