Meet Our Residents
Our residents come from across the U.S. and around the world. Our residents 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 resident brings a dedication to providing stellar patient care as well as a collaborative learning experience.
Meet our current residents in the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona.
Class of 2028
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Simon Beatty, M.D. Why did you choose to train at Mayo Clinic in Arizona? "Mayo Clinic's chief year provides the most flexibility to really craft your future for yourself, whether that be going into fellowship or general ENT." Hobbies:
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Maggie Donovan, M.D. Why did you choose to train at Mayo Clinic in Arizona? "I have wanted to train at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, ever since I had the opportunity to observe and work with the department during my third year of medical school. From day one, I was drawn to the program's strong surgical training, tight-knit culture, and exceptional support and mentorship. The growth of both the department and the campus is truly impressive and inspiring. Lastly, Phoenix is such a wonderful and fun place to live, and I could not be more thrilled to call it my home during my residency training." Hobbies:
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Class of 2027
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Hannah Gibbs, M.D. Why did you choose to train Mayo Clinic in Arizona? "The program is set up to ensure that resident education is truly a priority. Mayo Clinic offers world-class resources and support to trainees. We have the opportunity to work in-depth and personally with leaders and experts in the field. The exposure to various subspecialties is robust. I appreciate that we get to train at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Everyone is very welcoming and genuine which helps to create a really supportive and positive culture." Hobbies:
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Michael Sramek, M.D. Why did you choose to train at Mayo Clinic in Arizona? "I chose to train here because I could see the collaborative, welcoming atmosphere in both Mayo Clinic and the department of Otolaryngology. Additionally, there is an incredible amount of both change and growth around the program and the hospital that is almost energetic. Most importantly, I think the training here aligns well with my learning style and will allow me to grow to be both competent and confident in my future practice. Plus, I couldn't have picked a more beautiful area to train!" Hobbies:
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Class of 2026
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Annica Eells, M.D. Why did you choose to train Mayo Clinic in Arizona? "I was searching for a program that would provide excellent surgical training from day one. The autonomy and customized learning offered through the mentorship model here is extremely unique and fit my learning style. I also wanted comprehensive training with exposure to and support for subspecialty career paths. Most importantly, I wanted to train with faculty and residents that I could look up to and be encouraged by to continuously improve. I have found incredible support here and am extremely happy with my choice." Hobbies:
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Jeff Mecham, M.D. Why did you choose to train at Mayo Clinic in Arizona? "I really admire the high-quality character of the individuals in the ENT department at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. The small program size, mentorship model, and one major hospital practice site helps create a cohesive group between the residents and attendings. The Mayo Clinic system has practically unlimited resources to help you tailor your education to individual interests and passions. The department has grown a lot over the past few years and each addition has further enhanced resident education. Hobbies:
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Class of 2025
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Ben Tiano, M.D. Why did you choose to train Mayo Clinic in Arizona? "Getting to know the program during last year's application cycle, I was won over by the culture of teamwork within the department. I'm also super excited by the growth I see around me within the department and within the hospital at large." Hobbies:
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Taylor Cave, M.D. Why did you choose to train at Mayo Clinic in Arizona? "I chose Mayo Clinic because there was a real emphasis on graduated responsibility and independent learning experiences. I'm a hands-on learner and Mayo seemed compatible with this learning style." Hobbies:
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Class of 2024
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Daniela Brake, M.D. Why did you choose to train Mayo Clinic in Arizona? "The apprenticeship model of being paired with 1-2 staff over a 3-month period, as well as the chief year being very customizable, both lend themselves to a very individualized and personal training experience. I also found the staff and residents to be among the most welcoming and easy to talk to, and feel they're truly interested in getting to know me. Everyone is genuinely happy to be working and learning here, and that makes for an environment you are excited to go to every day." Hobbies:
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Cody Smith, M.D. Why did you choose to train at Mayo Clinic in Arizona? "When it came to rank my residency program, I considered breadth and depth of surgical training, extent of hands-on experience, location, and overall culture of the program. I love living in Phoenix. My coworkers are some of the best people in the world. We start operating as primary surgeons our first week of residency and the attending-resident relationship is supportive and laid back." Hobbies:
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