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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 a diverse community

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., resident — Megan Kummerlowe, D.O.

PGY-4

	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: philosophy of psychiatry, psychotherapy, cultural psychiatry, suicidality, mood disorders, and consultation liaison psychiatry. In my free time, I enjoy writing, hiking, watching movies, playing badminton, and exploring good coffee places and restaurants.
	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.
	Ben Dralle, M.D. Hometown: Osage, IA Medical school: The 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 was drawn to the collegial environment and clinically rigorous training at Mayo Clinic. During residency, I’ve been actively involved as a member of the Clinician-Educator Track, a frequent attendee and presenter at Minnesota Psychiatric Society meetings, and an APA/APAF Leadership Fellow. These roles have deepened my commitment to education, advocacy, and leadership in the field of psychiatry. In my free time, you can find me lifting weights at the DAHLC, baking new recipes, exploring Rochester with Dr. McMahon, and road-tripping to the North Shore of Lake Superior.
	Lauren Eide, M.D. Medical school: University of Kansas School of Medicine About me: I grew up in snowy Upstate New York and studied biology and public policy at Dartmouth College. After college, I worked as a case manager at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, where I supported patients receiving treatment at a Suboxone clinic. I then attended medical school at PCOM Georgia before coming to Mayo Clinic for residency. My clinical and professional interests include consultation-liaison psychiatry, psychotherapy, quality improvement, and advocacy. Mayo Clinic has provided an incredible environment to explore these interests and grow as a psychiatrist within a genuinely supportive community. Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing tennis and the piano, hiking, exploring new places with my family, and running around Rochester with our poodle Jimmy.
	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.

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

	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 my patients and helping make mental health care more inclusive and accessible. My interests within psychiatry are broad, with particular focus on mood disorder management, neuromodulation, cultural psychiatry, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. I am also part of the research track, where my work focus is on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Outside of work, I enjoy baking, spending time with friends, discovering the best Mexican restaurants in town with my husband (Los Arcos is our favorite!), and spoiling our beloved Goldendoodle, Joy.
	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. As a future child and adolescent psychiatrist, I hope to use my training to give back to this vulnerable population in my country. My clinical interests include acute psychiatry, particularly psychosis, mania, and catatonia, as well as treatment resistant depression. My research interests include neuromodulation, particularly deep brain stimulation for treatment resistant depression, bipolar disorder in old age, and clozapine. Outside of work, soccer is a big part of my life. During residency, I've also picked up volleyball, pickleball, and, weirdly enough, building miniature houses.
	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 Garzon Hincapie, M.C. 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: Kirkland, WA Medical school: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons About me: I grew up in Western Washington before finding myself on the East Coast for undergraduate and medical school. I'm happy to find myself somewhere in the middle for residency here at Mayo Clinic! I'm passionate about providing mental healthcare to underserved communities, patient advocacy, and harm reduction. Within psychiatry I am especially interested in psychotherapy and addiction. In my free time I love to do anything outside, lift weights, or relax at home with my cat, Bilbo, and play video games.
	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. 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 About me: I was born in Rochester, MI and raised in Ann Arbor, MI with roots in Mexican, Irish, and Scottish heritages. In high school, I became interested in human behavior and originally thought I would pursue a clinical doctorate in psychology. I later graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State University with a BA in psychology and a research focus on child cognitive development. I then spent three years working with the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program at the University of Michigan, which led me to be intrigued with medicine and to pursue a premedical postbaccalaureate program at Michigan. During my postbac years, I spent three years with the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center assessing and studying cognition in adults. After marrying my high school sweetheart in an intimate wedding ceremony reimagined due to COVID-19 restrictions, I went to the Medical College of Wisconsin for medical school in 2020. My research interests remain centered around bipolar disorder and cognition. I aspire to be a child and adolescent psychiatrist who works with patients in the transitional age through to adulthood. In my free time, you can usually catch me with my husband Noah and/or pets, Sophia the orange cat and Douglas the beagle. I am a coffee afficionado and greatly enjoy puzzles, yoga, hiking, and fall activities.
	Brian Trieu, M.D., Ph.D. 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.

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

PGY-2

	Maryline Alhajj, M.D. Hometown: Jounieh, Lebanon Medical school: Lebanese American University Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine About me: I grew up along the glittering Mediterranean in Jounieh, Lebanon. Every step in my journey pulled me closer to psychiatry, whether it was working with displaced families and refugees in makeshift clinics, delving into the lived experiences of trauma survivors, or simply sitting beside patients in hospital rooms as we searched together for acceptance and relief. Before residency, I spent a year in Houston, Texas, completing a postdoctoral fellowship focused on perinatal and women’s mental health. Outside the hospital, you’ll find me browsing the aisles of local bookstores and comic shops, picking up a new racket sport, or exploring a nature trail. I'm thrilled to be part of the Mayo Clinic community and slowly learning to love the weather!
	Morghan Byrnes, M.D. Hometown: Pipestone, MN Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School About me: I grew up in Pipestone, Minnesota, and completed medical school at the University of Minnesota—so it's safe to say that Minnesota is home. I’m excited to continue my training here at the Mayo Clinic. I am also a proud tribal member of the Sicangu Lakota Oyate (Rosebud Sioux Reservation) in South Dakota and find strength in embracing my culture and tribal community. My clinical interests are broad and continue to evolve, but I’m particularly drawn to child and adolescent psychiatry, community psychiatry, and addiction psychiatry. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, and relaxing with my cat, Boo, while watching reality TV.
	Anna Isayeva, M.B., BCh. Hometown: Dublin, Ireland Medical school: University College Dublin School of Medicine Ireland About me: Born in Ukraine, raised in Ireland I found psychiatry to be the most stimulating and challenging branch of medicine. My clinical and academic interests are broad and include eating disorders, Forensic Psychiatry, Correctional Psychiatry, and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry. Outside of work, I love hanging out with my amazing husband, playing with my cat, knitting, and bingeing on TV shows. Moving to Minnesota has been an incredible experience, and I'm excited to continue to grow as a Psychiatrist.
	Ian Michel, M.D. Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Medical school: Mayo Medical School About me: I am a psychiatry resident at Mayo Clinic with a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care grounded in collaboration and respect for each patient’s goals and lived experience. My research interests include first-episode psychosis and mania, addiction, the intersection of substance use and severe mental illness, and suicide prevention. I hope to integrate research and clinical care to better understand and improve outcomes for patients with complex psychiatric and substance use disorders.
	Madigan Moore, M.D. Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD Medical school: The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine About me: Born and raised in South Dakota, I am happy to continue my training close to home at Mayo Clinic! I am drawn to the service-leadership role psychiatry offers: the privilege of meeting people in some of their most vulnerable moments, and working as a care team to meet the needs of the patient as a whole person. My professional interests include child and adolescent psychiatry, eating disorders, addressing mental health disparities for under-resourced communities, and the intersection of humanities and ethics with medicine. In my free time, you’ll find me at the gym, reading historical fiction, frequenting local coffee shops, or hiking with my Bernedoodle, Argo!
	Catherine Napolitano, M.D. Hometown: Lincoln, NE Medical school: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University About me: Born and raised in Nebraska, I spent the next eight years in Rhode Island at Brown University eating lobster rolls before returning to the Midwest for residency at Mayo Clinic. What draws me to psychiatry is the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients while providing thoughtful, person-centered care. My professional interests include rural psychiatry, outpatient continuity, ADHD, and psychotherapy. Outside of work I enjoy skiing, hiking, photography (I previously ran my own business), and attempting to keep my garden alive!
	Qiyang (Peter) Pan, M.B. Hometown: Shanghai, China Medical school: Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University About me: Growing up in Shanghai, I am excited to continue my training at Mayo Clinic. After years of wishing for snowy winters, it seems my wish has finally come true! While my clinical interests are broad, I am particularly drawn to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I am passionate about working with second-generation immigrants, especially those navigating first-break psychosis or depression. When I am not at work, I enjoy recreating dishes from different cuisines (and garnishing the successful ones), doing movie and theater marathons, watching NBA games or playing video games.
	Jorge A. Sanchez Ruiz, M.D., M.S. Hometown: Monterrey, Mexico Medical school: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León Facultad de Medicina About me: I was born and raised in Monterrey, México, where I earned my medical degree and first trained in psychiatry. I am deeply passionate about health equity, evidence-based care, and empowering patients through education and shared decision-making. As such, I was drawn by Mayo Clinic's collaborative, patient-first ethos. My goal is to contribute to the individualization of mental health care, particularly through research in mood disorders and the promotion of culturally-competent education for mental health care professionals. Outside of the hospital, I love spending time with my family and friends, reading science fiction and fantasy, and playing video games.
	Arsh Singh, D.O. Hometown: Canton, MI Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine About me: I came to Mayo Clinic from the metro Detroit area and am a proud Punjabi. My clinical interests include understanding health outcomes across different ethnic backgrounds and improving suicide risk assessment. Outside of medicine, I enjoy Bhangra—a vibrant and colorful Punjabi dance—as well as baking, running, reading, and sampling generous amounts of caffeine at the best local coffee shops.
	Lori Thompson, M.D. Hometown: Houston, TX Medical school: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine - Amarillo About me: I grew up in the Houston area before heading out to West Texas for college and medical school. After spending almost my entire life in Texas, moving to Minnesota for residency has been an adventure with trading triple-digit summers for a rapidly expanding collection of winter coats. Outside of the hospital, I’m happiest outdoors, whether sitting under a tree, walking around one of Minnesota’s many lakes, or hiking. I also love traveling and have a particular soft spot for Nepal. At home, I enjoy reading, hosting friends, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and spending time with my pug. I’ve found that a solid community, a good book, and an unreasonable number of layers can make just about anywhere feel like home.
	Aidan Tirpack, D.O. Hometown: Mill Valley, CA Medical school: Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine About me: I was born and raised in a town just north of San Francisco, California. I wanted to explore a different part of the country (and climate) and found myself at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. After college, I lived and worked in New York City doing clinical research before moving to North Carolina for medical school. I chose Mayo Clinic because I knew the program would shape me into the kind of psychiatrist I hoped to become. My clinical interests are broad but currently include in-patient psychiatry and emergency psychiatry. In my free time, I love to be active by running, biking, playing tennis, and now pickleball, with my lovely co-residents.

PGY-1

	Mohammad Alrafayia, M.D. Hometown: Amman, Jordan Medical school: University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine About me: I was born and raised in Amman, Jordan. I come from a family that has always valued the importance of giving back. For me, psychiatry is my way of giving back. I have always been fascinated by the depths and complexities of the human psyche. Outside of work, you’ll most often find me with my wife, Jana. I enjoy reading, playing soccer, and rewatching The Office. My interests include neuromodulation, psychotherapy, cultural psychiatry, and advocacy. I am thrilled to begin my training at Mayo Clinic!
	David Bauer, M.D. Hometown: Rochester, MN Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School About me: I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Rochester, Minnesota, so returning to Mayo for psych residency felt like coming home! If you want to hear about the vibes of Rochester or Mayo as an institution, I’ve spent a good portion of my life in both across many different experiences, so I’d be happy to share my thoughts with you. Within psychiatry, I am most interested in the child and adolescent side of things, and I have a particular interest in the impacts of developing technologies (generative artificial intelligence, ever-changing social media platforms) on youth mental health and social development. Outside of psych, you can catch me playing guitar, spiking volleyballs, and board gaming to my heart’s content!
	Bethany Berry, M.D., Ph.D. Hometown: Rockland, ME Medical school: University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine
	Sara Burgoa Hometown: Weston, FL Medical school: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University About me: Originally from sunny South Florida, I've also called Utah, DC, Texas, Oklahoma, and Chile home at different points in my life. My family is Bolivian and Polish, and growing up around different cultures and perspectives fostered my curiosity about people and the experiences that shape their lives. I studied Biology at Georgetown University and later attended Florida Atlantic University's Schmidt College of Medicine. I'm especially interested in reproductive psychiatry and women's mental health, though I'm excited to continue exploring different areas of psychiatry during residency. When I'm not at the hospital, I can usually be found outside looking for birds, getting lost in a good book, attempting crossword puzzles, or exploring Rochester with my boyfriend and Bruce [Wayne], his black poodle and my favorite four-legged sidekick.
	Olivia Febles Simeon, M.D. Hometown: Matanzas, Cuba Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine About me: I grew up between Cuba and Spain before moving to Miami, Florida. I studied neuroscience and French at Amherst College and later attended Johns Hopkins for medical school. Psychiatry appealed to me because of the opportunity to be present with patients during vulnerable moments and to hold hope alongside them throughout recovery. I am especially interested in mood disorders, psychotherapy, and understanding how cultural context shapes patients’ experiences of mental illness. Outside of medicine, you can find me reading, practicing yoga or mindfulness, going for a walk or hike, or planning my next trip.
	Drew Hicks, M.D. Hometown: Martin, SD Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine About me: Raised on a ranch in western South Dakota, my interests in psychiatry have been shaped by my experiences in rural communities and my Oglala Lakota heritage. I’m particularly interested in consultation-liaison psychiatry, rural and Indigenous mental health, and the neuroscience of resilience and human adaptation. Before medical school, I worked as a registered dietitian and educator, experiences that continue to influence my holistic approach to patient care. Outside of medicine, I enjoy strength training, wrestling, birding, restoring native prairie, and time spent with my family.
	Jerry (Zihang) Li, M.D. Hometown: San Francisco, CA Medical school: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell About me: I was born in China and spent most of my life growing up in San Francisco before heading to UCLA for undergrad, where I researched viral capsid protein structures. After that, I made my way to New York for medical school at the Zucker School of Medicine, and now I've landed in Minnesota for the first time! I'm still exploring where psychiatry will take me, but my current interests include cultural psychiatry, psychotherapy, and personality disorders. Outside of work, I'm usually spending more time setting up board games than actually playing them, hunting for my next bargain thrifting, watching horror movies, playing video games, or painting miniatures!
	Pryce Michener, M.D., Ph.D. Hometown: Lawton, OK Medical school: University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine
	Mario Pita, M.D. Hometown: Orlando, FL Medical school: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences About me: I grew up in Orlando, Florida, where I studied psychology and performed neuroscience research at the University of Central Florida before moving to Washington, D.C., to pursue my M.D./M.P.H. at George Washington University. I fell in love with Psychiatry when I discovered how rewarding it was to connect with my patients, learn their stories, and work together to find ways to make significant progress towards their mental health goals. I have broad interests within psychiatry and look forward to refining them throughout residency. Outside of work, I love to play guitar, piano, and drums and am always ready for a jam session with friends!
	Nike Salami, M.D. Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria Medical school: Afe Babalola University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
	Luke Scheuer, M.D. Hometown: West Roxbury, MA Medical school: Boston University School of Medicine About me: I am originally from Massachusetts, and spent most of my life up until now on the East Coast. My clinical interests include Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Consult Liaison Psychiatry, and the various applications of technology in psychiatry. In my free time outside of work, I enjoy cooking, playing board and video games, growing my plants, and working out!