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Meet Our Residents

Our residents and faculty foster a collegial environment and education-focused culture that provides an inclusive learning experience. 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.

From the chief resident

Kelsey Frechette, M.D.Welcome to the Radiation Oncology Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota!

After spending four years of medical school and three years of residency here, I have had the good fortune of getting to know Mayo Clinic and our Radiation Oncology department well. What I love most about Mayo Clinic is how natural the collaborative, team-based culture is combined with world-class patient-centered care across all levels. The mission statement of Mayo Clinic is “the needs of the patient come first” and I am proud to have witnessed the truth of this both across all of Mayo Clinic, but also how much it is deeply valued within our department. Our Radiation Oncology department goes above and beyond to provide excellent, high value care to our patients by championing the “clinicians first” mentality, investing in cutting edge technology, expanding our practice based on patient demand, and striving to advance the field of Radiation Oncology through innovative research, education and leadership.

Our Radiation Oncology residency is a perfect example of the core values of Mayo Clinic. Our group of residents are extremely empathetic, bright, driven, and passionate about providing excellent care to our patients. In addition, they are all unique and extremely talented, coming together to form a dynamic, cohesive group. I am proud and honored to call them colleagues and friends that I know will be an important part of my life forever.

Our residency program offers many unique opportunities that help us train to be highly competent and fully capable Radiation Oncologists. In addition, Rochester is a wonderful mid-size city with a great cost of living, numerous restaurants and breweries, and plentiful activities. It is located just 70 miles from the Twin Cities, where you can find more opportunities to attend professional sporting events or concerts, shop, eat, and much more.

Thank you for your interest in our program. We look forward to sharing all about our residency, including its many unique features and perks!

Kelsey Frechette, M.D.
Radiation Oncology Residency Chief Resident

Current residents

Our program draws trainees from across the U.S. and around the world. While all our trainees have a love of learning and a compassionate approach to patient care, they come from diverse backgrounds, family status, and professional and personal interests.

Meet our current residents in the Radiation Oncology Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

 Class of 2026

Kelsey Frechette, M.D.

Kelsey Frechette, M.D.

Hometown: Rochester, MN
Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Interests: Pediatric and adult lymphoma and CNS malignancies; proton therapy, reducing late toxicities of treatment, medical education
About me: I love spending time with my toddler daughter and husband. I also enjoy playing tennis, going on date nights, and exploring new breweries and restaurants.

Elizabeth McKone, M.D.

Elizabeth McKone, M.D.

Hometown: Houma, LA
Medical school: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Interests: Novel imaging techniques, pediatric oncology, palliative care, survivorship, medical education
About me: After work, you can usually find me in my vegetable garden and staying active (climbing, yoga, hiking). I also enjoy painting, music, and cooking with my husband.

Elsa Parr, M.D.

Elsa Parr, M.D.

Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Medical school: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Interests: Improving access to care for underserved populations, SBRT 
About me: I love spending time with my family and friends, trying new food and drink, and playing with our dog, Freya.

Muhammad Shuja, M.D.

Muhammad Shuja, M.D.

Hometown: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Medical school: Ayub Medical College
Interests: Innovations in radiation oncology, biomarkers-driven research, particle therapy in recurrent and challenging cancers, promoting rad onc education in LMICs
About me: I love spending time with my family, planning outdoorsy stuff, playing soccer with my kiddos, brunching on weekends, and looking forward to having a new pet cat soon.

Class of 2027

Alexandra Bennett, M.D.

Alexandra Bennett, M.D.

Hometown: Delavan, WI
Medical school: Medical College of Wisconsin
Interests: The “G”s (GI, GYN, GU) and low dose radiation for benign conditions
About me: In my free time, you can find me playing outside with my dog, Luther, and spending time with my husband and family. I also enjoy exercising (running, biking, pickleball), playing board games, and exploring the food and wine scene. 

Jared Hobson, M.D.

Jared Hobson, M.D.

Hometown: Rocklin, CA
Medical school: St. George’s University
Interests: Global health, CNS malignancies, and palliative care
About me: I love traveling, good food, and outdoor activities. You’ll often find me in the garden, trip planning, or adventuring with my wife and daughter.

Adam Kessel, M.D.

Adam Kessel, M.D.

Hometown: Rapid City, SD
Medical school: University of Utah School of Medicine 
Interests: pediatric oncology, palliative care, and genitourinary malignancies 
About me: I enjoy spending time outdoors with my fiancée and dog, Stella. I am an avid mountain biker, snowboarder, rock climber, and runner.

Class of 2028

Kimi Chauhan, M.D.

Kimi Chauhan, M.D.

Hometown: Fresno, CA
Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Science
Interests: Gynecologic cancers/gyn brachytherapy, breast cancer and prostate HDR
About me: I am a mom to an amazing 5-year-old girl with another little girl on the way! I am also a dog and a plant mom. I enjoy cooking, gardening, reading, painting, and sewing. If you ever want good Indian food, don’t be shy to ask!

Andres Frias, M.D.

Andres Frias, M.D.

Hometown: Hollywood, FL
Medical school: Vanderbilt University
Interests: Patient outcomes/toxicity, H&N malignancies, access to care
About me: I love staying active – specifically weight-lifting, pickleball, and running. I also enjoy fishing, traveling, and word games.

Keaton Rummel, M.D.

Keaton Rummel, M.D.

Hometown: Bismarck, ND
Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Interests: CNS malignancies, improving access to care/clinical trial enrollment for underprivileged populations, and lung cancer
About me: Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, playing board games, reading mystery novels, and trying out new restaurants with family and friends.

Class of 2029

Brianna Galvin, M.D.

Brianna Galvin, M.D.

Hometown: Hillsdale, NJ
Medical school: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Interests: Pediatric and CNS malignancies
About me: I am originally from New Jersey but spent the last six years in Miami and Austin for medical school and my transitional year. Outside of work I love to spend my time outdoors. My husband and I just got new cross country skis to take advantage of the trails in Minnesota! I also love food and trying out new restaurants.

Jake Jordan, M.D., M.S.

Jake Jordan, M.D., M.S.

Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Medical school: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Interests: Head and neck cancer, radiation physics/protons/particles, improving patient experience, medical education
About me: In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, racquetball, video games, and reading.

Keldon Lin, M.D.

Keldon Lin, M.D., M.S.

Hometown: Rockford, IL
Medical School: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Interests: CNS malignancies, palliative care, digital health, medical education
About me: In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, basketball, pickleball, and running.