What attracted you to Mayo Clinic for residency training? Training at a top institution in the United States was always my goal as an IMG. My preliminary year at Mayo Clinic was an extraordinary period of growth and learning, inside and outside of the operating rooms. I quickly found myself surrounded by extremely talented and caring individuals. All of the prelim residents worked hard, and we all helped each other. We were a family. There is an endless sea of knowledge and opportunities at this institution, and I encourage anyone who dreams big to consider this program!

Medical school: Universite Saint Joseph, Lebanon
Current location: Categorical PGY-1 position at Mayo Clinic General Surgery Residency program

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic for residency training? The excellent training, opportunity to learn from amazing mentors, and culture of support.

Hometown: Goiania-GO, Brazil
Medical school: PUC-SP, Brazil
Current location: Categorical PGY-1 position at Mayo Clinic OB-GYN Residency program

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic for residency training? The opportunities are endless. Operating from day one of residency, weekly simulation center sessions, didactics, research, 24-hour laparoscopic and endoscopic practice room, robot training, consultants who go the extra mile to teach, and you are limited only by time. Among medical students, Mayo has a reputation of having a genuinely respectful and nurturing surgical training environment. I didn’t think it could quite live up to that reputation, but it’s true!

Medical school: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Current location: Categorical PGY-2 position at Mayo Clinic General Surgery Residency program completing second year of research