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Psychiatry residents and faculty gather together for a fun evening.

Our residents and faculty foster a collegial environment and education-focused culture that provides an inclusive learning experience. About 50% of our residents are typically female and a little over 16% of our trainees identify as an underrepresented minority. 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.

42%

of residents are married

Our trainees are diverse

and come to Mayo Clinic from across the U.S. and around the world

32%

of residents have children

50%

of residents identify as female

16%+

of residents identify as an underrepresented minority

82%

of residents have an M.D.

11%

of residents have a D.O.

Approx. 10% of residents commute

from outside of Rochester

50%

of residents are between 30 and 35 years old

I chose to come to Mayo after I had a phenomenal experience here as a visiting medical student. As a student I felt incredibly supported and was overwhelmed by the kindness of everyone that I met, and that has just continued on as a resident.

Megan Kummerlowe, D.O.
Psychiatry resident

Megan Kummerlowe, D.O.

PGY-4

	Jonathan Chin, M.D. Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Medical school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, WI
	Jacob Ellis, M.D. Hometown: Rhinelander, WI Medical school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, WI About me: I was born and raised in Hodag Country in Northern Wisconsin — a small town called Rhinelander. After undergraduate schooling, I spent over a year in Chicago doing clinical research at the Neuropsychiatric Institute at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I attended medical school at the University of Wisconsin — Go Badgers! I am especially passionate about working with individuals with severe mental illness. My current clinical research is focused on neurocognition in treatment-resistant populations. In my free time, I enjoy maintaining an active lifestyle, grilling out, traveling, and keeping up to date on the most recent futuristic science fiction movies and TV shows.
	Christopher Fuguet, M.D. Hometown: Hopkins, MN Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN About me: I grew up in the Twin Cities and went to the University of Minnesota for medical school. I'm currently most interested in community psychiatry and medical education. In my free time, I enjoy reading science fiction novels, watching old movies, and running on the trails around Rochester.
	Kate Hagen, M.D. Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Scottsdale, AZ
	Luke Klugherz, M.D., Pharm.D. Hometown: Rochester, MN Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN About me: I am proud to return to my hometown and Mayo Clinic for psychiatry residency after touring around the Midwest! Clinically, I am most interested in psychiatric medication management, the overlap between medical issues and mental health, clinical communication, and quality improvement. Outside of work, I love playing hockey and volleyball with my co-residents, comedy, biking, and trying to be a good dog dad.
	Liliana Patarroyo Rodriguez, M.D., M.S. Medical school: Universidad del Tolima Facultad de Ciencias, Tolima, Colombia
	Kierstin Utter, M.D. Medical school: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI About me: I am originally from the Detroit suburb of Grosse Pointe and think the Great Lakes are better than the ocean in every way. I moved with my family to Missoula, Montana for my high school years, and then to New York City for college. In a full-circle moment, I made it back to Detroit for medical school. At Mayo, I have appreciated the wide variety of clinical experiences while exploring my particular interest in perinatal psychiatry. Outside of work I enjoy exploring parks and trails on foot or bike and spoiling my senior-aged beagle mix.

Julie Christensen, M.D.

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I came here to Mayo Clinic for residency because I felt that my unique identity was truly supported and celebrated. I also found the clinical practice to be more rigorous than other programs.

Julie Christensen, M.D.
Psychiatry residency alumna

PGY-3

	Majd Al-Soleiti, M.D. Medical school: University of Jordan About me: I came to Mayo all the way from Amman, Jordan, where I went to medical school. Being curious about human psyche and passionate about human connection, my areas of interest are broad and include: conceptual psychiatry, psychotherapy, the intersection between culture and psychiatry, suicidality, mood disorders, and catatonia. In my free time, I enjoy writing, hiking, watching movies, playing badminton, and exploring good coffee places and restaurants.
	Nolan Ayers, M.D. Hometown: Atlanta, GA Medical school: Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine About me: Born and raised in the relatively tropical locale of Atlanta, Georgia, I went to the University of Georgia for undergrad (go Dawgs!) and the Medical College of Georgia for my student doctor days. I’m passionate about good hangs with great co-residents, adventuring with my wife, Erin, and all things competitive (hockey, spike-ball, chess, and most recently, hacky sack in the resident work room).
	Jesse Burson, D.O. Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Medical school: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine About me: I am a Los Angeles native who completed medical school in Colorado. I enjoy all the typical Colorado things, particularly hiking, climbing, and running. Outside of the hospital, you will find me emulating Gordon Ramsay in my kitchen, playing video games, or running with my Belgian Malinois around Rochester.
	Casey Gilman, M.D. Hometown: Hampstead, NH Medical school: San Juan Bautista School of Medicine About me: I am a proud New Hampshire native and a major Boston sports fan, which I acknowledge and accept is not an attribute that anyone outside New England finds charming. Although I loved where I grew up, I always had a yearning to travel and learn about and from other cultures. I took the first opportunity I could get to move to the warm and beautiful island of Puerto Rico, where I could learn medicine and learn a new language simultaneously. Despite my now thin skin and intolerance to cold, I am thrilled to be at the Mayo Clinic with residents and staff who make you feel like family. My academic interests are broad and include patient advocacy, health disparities, neuropsychiatry, and research. When I’m not at Mayo, I enjoy practicing yoga, critiquing boxed mac n’ cheese, and playing with my two twin pup dogs, Sadie and Boomer.
	John Li, M.D., Ph.D. Medical school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine About me: I was born in the “City of Eternal Spring,” Kunming, China, and grew up in Tokyo, Japan. I came to the U.S. with the dream of becoming an astronomer in college but later developed a fascination for the human brain and behavior. My clinical interest is working with patients suffering from later-life mental illnesses. I completed graduate school and medical school in Wisconsin and decided to stay in the Midwest as I found it to be a great place to work and raise a family. I enjoy exploring nature with my wife, Ling, and my two boys.
	Alison Kor, M.D. Hometown: Fort Collins, CO Medical school: Creighton University School of Medicine About me: I grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado, nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. I moved to Omaha, Nebraska, to become a Bluejay at Creighton University for my undergrad and medical schooling. My clinical interests include child and adolescent psychiatry, community psychiatry, and public health. In my free time, I enjoy spending time on the Minnesota lakes with my husband and our two dogs, Ted and Minnie.
	Terence Meyerhoefer, M.D. Hometown: Long Island, NY Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine About me: I was born and raised on Long Island, New York, until moving to Arizona for medical school. I had such an enjoyable experience in medical school, so I am thrilled to be staying at Mayo Clinic to continue my training. My clinical interests are broad, and I am excited about the journey to explore them surrounded by supportive fellow residents and faculty.
	Pat Osterhaus, M.D. Medical school: University of Kentucky College of Medicine About me: I moved around frequently due to my parents' work in the hospitality industry, spending the most time in Kentucky (high school through medical school). This led me to develop an appreciation for the importance of warmth and welcomeness, both with patients and coworkers. Mayo's approach to patient care and the culture within its psychiatry department has been a perfect match. Outside of work, I enjoy quality time with my fiancée and friends through board games, movies, and food.
	Caleb Porter, M.D. Hometown: Orem, UT Medical school: University of Utah School of Medicine About me: Coming from a small town in Utah with five different national parks basically in my backyard, I quickly developed a love for nature. Whether it is trail-running, playing sports, rock climbing, kayaking, skiing, or snowshoeing, I am always itching to be outside and soak in the sun and serotonin. When I am not adventuring in the great outdoors, I am probably reading a book, learning a new language, playing dress-up with my kiddo and wife, strumming the guitar, or searching for a checkmate over the board. I love the biopsychosocial approach to medicine and feel that psychiatry is a perfect conduit for its application. My areas of interest include child and adolescent psychiatry, and psychiatric ethics.
	Alex Roth, M.D., M.S., M.P.H. Hometown: Carmel, IN Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine About me: My varied interests in psychiatry span from thyroid hormones in refractory depression to prediagnosis through AI/the Internet of Things. I am a travel hacker, outdoor adventurer, devoted cat dad, haunted house enthusiast, and planet hopper hopeful. I also aspire to topple Dr. Burson in Catan one of these days.
	Bronwyn Scott, M.D. Hometown: Houston, TX Medical school: Stanford University School of Medicine About me: I was raised in Texas and stayed to attend college at University of Texas in Austin where I graduated with dual degrees in the liberal arts and biochemistry. I then moved to California for medical school where I developed an interest in visual media as a tool for health communication. Before graduating, I took a year off from medical school to write, direct, and film a feature-length independent film. I look forward to continuing to explore the intersections of film, narrative medicine, and mental health. Outside of the hospital, I can be found immersed in a good book, dancing west coast swing, or exploring the many green spaces around Rochester.

Transitioning to Rochester was fairly easy with my family. There's a Mayo Fellows Association designed for spouses and partners of trainees that allows your spouse or partner to get engaged in the Rochester community.

Eric Pease, D.O., M.B.A.
Psychiatry residency alumnus

Eric Pease, D.O., M.B.A.

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PGY-2

	Sweta Bhoopatiraju, M.D. Hometown: Plymouth, MN Medical school: Saint Louis University School of Medicine About me:As a native Minnesotan who took a detour and spent the last eight years in St. Louis, Missouri, I am excited to return home for residency. My current psychiatry interests include child and adolescent community psychiatry with a particular interest in mental healthcare for LGBTQIA+ youth. When I’m not seeing patients and writing notes, I enjoy playing Dungeons and Dragons, designing cartoon characters, Latin social dancing, and devoting large portions of my mental energy to cats.
	Joseph Bisoglio, M.D. Hometown: Los Olivos, CA Medical school: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine About me: I grew up on a ranch in Los Olivos, California, and got my B.A. in English from UCLA. Before going to medical school, I was a bartender for 20 years in Los Angeles, New York City, and the Bay Area. So, perhaps it’s not surprising I chose psychiatry as a career. Clinically, I'm most interested in working with people suffering from serious mental illness and adolescents who are at high risk for developing them. I plan on eventually pursuing a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry here at Mayo Clinic. When I'm not working or studying, I enjoy spending time with my wife, who is a meditation instructor, and our three rescue cats.
	Ben Dralle, M.D. Hometown: Osage, IA Medical school: Ohio State University College of Medicine About me: I grew up in Osage, Iowa, a small farming community about an hour south of Rochester. My passion for nutrition and human health led me first to Iowa State University and then to The Ohio State University for medical school. When it was time to make my rank list, the Midwest called me home, and I enjoyed the collegial environment and clinically rigorous training available at Mayo Clinic. In my free time, you can find me lifting weights in the Generose gym, baking new recipes, and trying to visit every state park in Minnesota before I graduate from residency.
	Lauren Eide, M.D. Medical school: University of Kansas School of Medicine About me: I am originally from the Midwest, and I am thrilled to train at Mayo Clinic. My clinical interests include eating disorders, perinatal psychiatry, and sports psychiatry. In my free time, I enjoy fitness, cooking, and trying new restaurants.
	Roshen John, D.O. Hometown: New Hartford, NY Medical school: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine About me: I grew up in snowy Upstate New York and studied biology and public policy at Dartmouth College. I then worked as a case manager in a suboxone clinic at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program before starting medical school at PCOM Georgia. My interests include consultation-liaison psychiatry, psychotherapy, quality improvement, and advocacy. I enjoy tennis, running, hiking, playing the piano, and exploring new places with my wife Janice.
	Olga Lopez, M.D. Hometown: Portland, OR Medical school: Florida International University, College of Medicine About me: I'm from Portland, Oregon, and consider myself a Pacific Northwesterner at heart! My research interests include interventional psychiatry and psychedelic psychotherapy. My clinical interests are therapy as well as adolescent/young adult population care. I enjoy walking for miles at a time, eating Thai food, riding my bike around Rochester, hiking, and watching awesome movies and series with my husband and 12 lb tuxedo cat, Milo.
	Connor McMahon, M.D. Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD Medical school: Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota About me: I was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and went to both college and medical school at the University of South Dakota. Thanks to a full 20 years of enriching education in the Midwest, I can confidently provide advice on surviving the Minnesota winters. My clinical interests include community psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and public health. In my free time, I enjoy playing piano, cooking, running, and writing electronic music.
	Ann Marie Rydberg, M.D. Hometown: Byron, MN Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine About me: I’m originally from the Rochester area, but left for college in Virginia where I majored in history and biology with a focus on conservation and ecology. I worked as an acute crisis foster parent in Houston, Texas, before moving to Arizona for medical school. While I loved my time in the Southwest, I am excited to have made it full circle back to Rochester for residency. My interests in psychiatry include geriatrics and reproductive psychiatry/women’s health, but I’m excited to explore different aspects of the field I love!
	Maria Saliba, M.D. Hometown: Bikfaya, Lebanon Medical school: Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Science
	Abby Tarasewicz, D.O. Hometown: Lisle, IL Medical school: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery About me: After spending time across different parts of Midwest, I am happy to reclaim Minnesota as my home! My clinical interests include perinatal psychiatry/women's mental health, child and adolescent psychiatry, and borderline personality disorder. In my free time, I enjoy running outdoors, exploring local thrift shops, watching the Minnesota Twins, and spending time with family and friends.
	Isabel Yoon, M.D., M.S. Hometown: Seoul, Korea, and West Lafayette, IN Medical school: University of Queensland About me: I mostly grew up in Seoul, Korea, although I got to experience the Midwest a bit as a child. I have also lived in several other cities and countries (including the U.K. and Australia) for my education and my work in clinical research. My current areas of interest include chronic pain psychiatry, mood/anxiety disorder treatment, and public psychiatry. In my spare time, I enjoy art (both viewing and trying to dabble in it myself) and meditation.

PGY-1

	Mariana Arce, M.D. Hometown: Lexington, KY Medical school: University of Kentucky College of Medicine About me: I was born and raised in Kentucky, but my family is Bolivian, and I love celebrating my South American roots! I’m passionate about advocating for patients and helping make mental health care more inclusive and accessible. In psychiatry, I’m drawn to psychotherapy and cultural psychiatry, and have also been exploring interests in interventional psychiatry and mood disorder management. Outside of work, I enjoy baking, spending time with my friends, eating chips and queso with my husband, and spoiling our beloved pup!
	Bashar Asir, M.B.B.S. Hometown: Jenin, Palestine Medical school: Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Medicine About me: I grew up in a small city in Palestine called Jenin, where my grandfather, a surgeon, built the first hospital in the area in 1948 to care for refugees of war. Setting this high standard for my family meant that my options after high school were to be a doctor or a disappointment (thanks a lot, Grandpa...). Witnessing the effects of war on mental health in my community, I developed a deep interest in the human psyche and chose to pursue a career in psychiatry. My clinical interests lie in mood disorders and integrating psychotherapeutic approaches into all patient care. My research focuses on neuromodulation, particularly brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression. Outside of work, I’m a soccer enthusiast, and when I’m not watching or playing soccer, you’ll find me at the theater watching movies, enjoying meals with friends, or relaxing at home with music.
	Karen Borges, M.B.B.S. Hometown: London, United Kingdom Medical school: King's College London GKT School of Medicine About me: I was born in India and then spent vast amounts of time in Belgium and the U.K., and I am now working to add the U.S. to this list! This is to say, if you want to watch a Bollywood movie while eating moules frites and drinking a pint, I'm your gal. Or we can do anything tennis. Within psychiatry I am particularly interested in mood disorders, thinking about everything from lifestyle modifications to interventional practices. I am also interested in health system design and health equity.
	Juan F. Garzon Hincapie, M.D. Hometown: Cali, Columbia Medical school: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
	CeCe Hanline, D.O. Hometown: Cleveland, OH Medical school: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
	Jeremy Harrison, M.D. Hometown: St. George, UT Medical school: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
	Andi Murez, M.D. Hometown: Venice, CA Medical school: Sackler School of Medicine (Israel) About me: I grew up in Venice, California and got my B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford University. Before going to medical school, I swam professionally for Israel and competed in the last three Olympics. Clinically, I am interested in sports psychiatry, psychotherapy, and discovering other interests throughout my residency training. In my free time, I enjoy biking, pickleball, hiking, and playing board games.
	Caylon Pettis, M.D., M.P.H. Hometown: Memphis, TN Medical school: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine About me: I was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. My favorite quote is from James Baldwin: "Suffering is your bridge...many people have suffered before you, many people are suffering around... And all you can do is bring hopefully a little light into that suffering, enough light to the person who is suffering can begin to comprehend his suffering, and begin to live with it and begin to change it, to change his situation." Clinically, I am interested in child/adolescent psychiatry and addiction psychiatry along with other passions such as education and advocacy. When I am not at work, you can find me either playing video games, watching anime, or telling stories at Brian's basement bar.
	Melissa Solares Bravo, M.D. Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico Medical school: Universidad Panamericana Escuela de Medicina
	Marisa Tobes, M.D. Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI Medical school: Medical College of Wisconsin
	Brian Trieu, M.D., PhD Hometown: San Diego, CA Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School About me: I proliferated in my youth as a band geek and all-around nerd. I then went to the University of California Irvine for undergraduate training and spent extended time conducting research on mechanisms of neural plasticity. My self-described stubbornness led me to the MSTP at the University of Minnesota where I gravitated towards psychiatry and pursued a Ph.D. in basic neuroscience. I felt that Mayo Clinic was the ideal place to effectively synergize my training experiences toward excellent patient care while pursuing a career in academic psychiatry. When I’m not at work I try to keep the party going with my co-residents (sometimes at my basement bar), tending to my ever-growing indoor plant jungle, brewing beer, watching movies, and hyper-fixating on the next thing to nerd out on.