Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Undergraduate school: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Medical school: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Research/academic interests: Clinical trials, patient-reported outcomes, medical education
Outside interests: Plant-based food, Survivor, running, weightlifting, and playing with his dogs

What do you love about this program?

"The Radiation Oncology program really supports all of us with our goals and endeavors. We get high-quality training to become excellent radiation oncologists. We all value the culture here and are grateful to be part of Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona."

Hometown: Umuarama, PR, Brazil
Medical school: University Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, BR
Research/academic interests: Gastrointestinal cancer, AI, SRS, SBRT
Outside interests: Family time, road biking, and bonsai

Why did you choose to train at Mayo Clinic?

"I chose Mayo Clinic because it combines a great training structure, with a major focus on trainee education and well-being, as well as for being a renowned institution for providing exceptional patient care and strong research."

Hometown: Minnetonka Beach, MN
Undergraduate school: Duke University
Medical school: Duke University
Research/academic interests: CNS, GI, H&N, pediatrics, proton therapy, and graphic medicine
Outside interests: Family time, traveling, hiking, biking, tennis, golf, and pick-up basketball

What do you enjoy most about this program?

"I am grateful to be part of the radiation oncology team at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. The support we have for research and professional development enables us to become our best selves. Working alongside department staff who are approachable, accountable, and share a commitment to our guiding values makes for a fun learning environment. I enjoy what I do, and I am happy here. Not to mention, we are surrounded by hiking trails and awesome wilderness to explore!"

Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Undergraduate school: University of Minnesota
Medical school: University of Minnesota
Research/academic interests: Medical education, brachytherapy, and radiotherapy in low-resource settings
Outside interests: Travel, geography, wilderness backpacking, amateur radio, and current events to name a few

What do you enjoy most about this program?

"This small, collegial program blends outstanding didactics, cutting edge research, and progressive patient care with the renowned values and resources of Mayo Clinic. Our thoughtfully tailored transitional year allows residents to begin training as radiation oncologists from day one. Faculty, staff, and co-residents are brilliant, approachable, and care deeply about our patients and each other. There's nowhere else I'd rather grow."