Third year/chief resident

Dental education: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Hometown: Birjand, Iran

Hobbies: Hiking, biking, playing chess

Favorite thing in Rochester: Going on walks around Cascade Creek/river

Why Mayo: Mayo offers an exceptional clinical experience that helps residents gain the knowledge and skills necessary to treat the most complex cases in their field. The Dental Specialties Clinic provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary collaborations among specialties to deliver the best possible care.

Future plans: I plan to work in a private practice setting. Eventually, I would like to open a dental practice with my twin brother, likely on the west coast.

Second year resident

Dental education: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Hometown: Andover, MN

Hobbies: Traveling, going to concerts, socializing with friends, and spending time outdoors snowboarding, hiking, camping

Favorite thing in Rochester: Exploring different walking trails, checking out more Thursdays on first, going to join athletic groups, checking out some intramural sports in Rochester

Why Mayo: With Mayo Clinic Health System being synonymous with the highest quality and professional care I strive to provide and embody those attributes in my day-to-day professional life. I think learning from the best will allow me to grow into an excellent practitioner and give me insight into how I can better myself as an individual outside of my profession.

Graduate, class of 2023

Dental education: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Hometown: Willmar, MN

Hobbies: Motorcycling, growing orchids, playing squash (the sport)

Favorite thing in Rochester: Fireflies, walking to and from work

Why Mayo: The emphasis on patient care, complex cases, and clinical experience.

Future plans: Clinical practice and board certification