Hometown: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
Medical school: The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Fun facts: I love to travel and seek new adventures. I have a particular interest in global surgery and traveled to Zimbabwe to implement some research during my research year.
What drew you to Mayo Clinic for residency training? The legacy of training excellent surgeons who are recognized internationally for exceptional surgical skills, but importantly to me, were the values they uphold.
What do you like about Jacksonville? I love living so close to the beach, I intentionally visit the beach weekly.
What makes this program unique? This is a new program that has hit the ground running with faculty and staff who are excited to teach and opportunities and facilities to promote our experience and success. There are unlimited opportunities for leadership, innovation, research, and surgical experience.
Hometown Albuquerque, NM
Undergraduate: Emory University, University of New Mexico
Medical school: Tulane University
Fun facts: I got my degree in Vocal Performance at Emory before embarking on my medical journey which encouraged a growing interest in the disorders of making and hearing sound. I love my friends and family, and my husband, Nick.
What drew you to Mayo Clinic for residency training? There are quite a few things that drew me to the Mayo Clinic. There is a unique culture of innovation and a reputation for excellence spanning more than a century. It has the best-of-the-best faculty, facilities, and resources in the field. Hands-on surgical training begins as soon as PGY-1 starts. On top of this, the location in Jacksonville is gorgeous and I have family support in the area.
How did you decide on Otolaryngology? After studying vocal performance in college, I spent about a year working as a singer and I was a patient of a laryngologist! There were a lot of steps that went into the decision to go back and apply to medical school, but I knew early on that I was interested in otolaryngology because of my experience with her. My interest grew with more exposure to the field, as I progressed through school.
What surprised you about your program? There is constant growth happening on campus, and I am continuously shocked by the new features being made available to us.
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