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

Choosing a residency is one of the most exciting decisions in your medical career! I have been incredibly grateful to spend the last 3 years at Mayo Clinic. What makes this program truly special is its people. Our residents and faculty are supportive, approachable, and deeply committed to helping one another succeed. The collaborative culture creates an environment where questions are encouraged, mentorship is accessible, and every resident is challenged to reach their full potential while providing exceptional patient centered care. The multi-disciplinary relationship is extraordinary, with the common directed goal of improving patient quality of care. Additional resources are truly just a simple phone call away. This atmosphere of care puts real truth to the words “the needs of the patient come first.”

Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology residency provides excellent multifaceted training. Our program offers a fully integrated proton and photon practice under one roof. Additionally, you'll gain hands on experience in state-of-the-art technology, including adaptive radiotherapy, gamma knife radiosurgery, SBRT, intraoperative radiation therapy, and brachytherapy.

In our department, you will work alongside internationally renowned leaders to advance the field of Radiation Oncology through innovative research, education, and leadership. Mentorship is abundant, with many residents participating in bench/translational research, clinical trials, education projects, and leadership roles. By training at Mayo Clinic, you will join a global network that will continue to support you throughout your entire career.

Beyond residency, Rochester offers an excellent quality of life. It is a welcoming community with a reasonable cost of living, awesome outdoor recreation, great local restaurants, and a vibrant downtown. After work, you can find me spending time with my co-residents at a brewery, going on a hike with my wife and dogs, riding a bike through the nearby beautiful driftless area, or on a run on the well-connected network of paved trials through Rochester. We are located only 70 miles from the Twin Cities, where there are even 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 more about our residency, including its many unique features and perks!

Adam Kessel, 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 2027

	Alexandra Bennett, M.D. Hometown: Delavan, WI Medical school: Medical College of Wisconsin Interests: Radiotherapy for non-malignant disorders, CNS, medical education About me: I love spending time with my family – my daughter, husband, and dog – and our friends. We enjoy exploring the outdoors, playing board games, and checking out the local food and wine scene!
	Jared Hobson, M.D. Hometown: Rocklin, CA Medical school: St. George’s University Interests: Gyn, GU, brachytherapy, palliative care, global health About me: I love traveling, good food, and outdoor activities. You’ll find me in the garden, trip planning, or adventuring with my wife, daughter, and son.
	Adam Kessel, M.D. Hometown: Rapid City, SD Medical school: University of Utah School of Medicine  Interests: Pediatric oncology, palliative care, central nervous system, head and neck cancers. About me: I enjoy spending time outdoors with my wife and dogs, Stella and Indy. I am an avid mountain biker, snowboarder, rock climber, and runner.

Class of 2028

	Kimi Chauhan, M.D. Hometown: Fresno, CA Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Science Interests: Gyn and gyn brachytherapy, breast cancer, prostate high-dose rate brachytherapy About me: I am a mom to two beautiful girls.  I am also a dog and a plant mom. I enjoy cooking, gardening, working out, reading, painting, and sewing. If you ever want good Indian food, don’t be shy to ask!
	Andres Frias, M.D. Hometown: Hollywood, FL Medical school: Vanderbilt University Interests: Patient-reported outcomes, palliative radiotherapy, head and neck cancers About me: I enjoy fishing, staying active, and spending time with my fiancée.
	Keaton Rummel, M.D. Hometown: Bismarck, ND Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine Interests: Sarcoma, central nervous system, GI About me: I enjoy spending time with my wife and son and going on walks at Quarry Hill Park. I’m also a fan of playing board games, listening to true crime podcasts, and trying out new breweries/restaurants with family and friends!

Class of 2029

	Brianna Galvin, M.D. Hometown: Hillsdale, NJ Medical school: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Interests: Pediatrics, central nervous system, head and neck cancer, clinical research About me: Outside of work, I love to spend time outdoors with my family and friends. My husband and I just welcomed our first baby (girl) and we love exploring new restaurants and all that Minnesota has to offer.
	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, physics, particles, radiopharmaceuticals About me: Most of my time is dedicated to my wife and two children, but I intersperse some time for video games, sci fi/fantasy books, and racquetball.
	Keldon Lin, M.D., M.S. Hometown: Rockford, IL Medical School: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Interests: Central nervous system, GU, palliative care, digital health and medical education About me: In my free time, I love spending time with my fiancée Rosie and watching our pet goldfish swim in circles. We enjoy staying active through weightlifting, long runs, and rock climbing. We also love playing board games, watching comedy movies or trying to recreate our favorite Asian dishes.

Class of 2030

	Lennox Chitsike, M.D., Ph.D. Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe Medical school: Loma Linda University School of Medicine Interests: AI-driven precision radiation oncology, novel biomarker research to improve outcomes and toxicity, radiopharmaceuticals, global health, medical education. About me: In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our dog Maya, hiking, playing soccer, and cooking.
	Lindsay Howlett, M.D Hometown: North Attleboro, MA Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Interests: Gynecologic malignancies, brachytherapy, palliative care, medical education About me: I have a golden retriever named Daisy who I love taking for walks, swims, and other adventures. My partner and I love spending time in Minneapolis enjoying the food scene, shows, and more that the city has to offer. My hobbies include volleyball (great year-round playing here in Rochester) and knitting.
	Taylor Weiskittel, M.D., Ph.D., M.S. Hometown: Knoxville, TN Medical School: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Interests: Translational precision oncology, big data and machine learning, liquid biopsy, hepatobiliary malignancies/CNS malignancies/sarcoma, physician-scientist training and mentorship. About me: I I can usually be found rock climbing, doing Pilates, taking care of my plants or cats and spending time with my husband and daughter.