Department and Faculty
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The Division of Rheumatology at Mayo Clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. It is a busy clinical practice with staff rheumatologists and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) seeing approximately 14,000 patients each year.
Rheumatic diseases seen include a vast number of arthritides such as crystalline, spondyloarthropathies, rheumatoid arthritis, and others; connective tissue diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma and mixed connective tissue diseases; vasculitides, such as giant cell arteritis, Takayasu's arteritis, and antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis; and polymyositis and dermatomyositis.
Rare rheumatic diseases are seen on a regular basis as well, such as relapsing polychondritis, retroperitoneal fibrosis, and the autoinflammatory diseases.
The division is organized around subspecialty clinics such as the Connective Tissue Disease Clinic, the Inflammatory Arthritis Clinic, the Inflammatory Myositis Clinic, and the Vasculitis Clinic. Clinical expertise is integrated with the newest forms of diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Approximately 18 rheumatologists constitute the staff physicians.
From the program director
Welcome to the Rheumatology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota! We're delighted that you're interested in joining our program.
It's an exciting time to enter the field of rheumatology. With all the cutting-edge research developments, musculoskeletal ultrasound technology, and biologic therapies available, it's crucial to develop strong and dedicated leaders within our specialty.
We offer a superb training experience for those who have a passion for improving the lives of patients and advancing the field of rheumatology. Our unique training program provides you with vast opportunities to hone the clinical skills needed to successfully manage complex rheumatic diseases in the hospital and outpatient settings.
In addition, we provide the tools, resources, and mentorship needed to develop successful researchers in the various subspecialty fields of rheumatology.
Mayo Clinic's program infrastructure and our faculty's dedication to mentorship and teaching allow us to offer you tailored experiences to meet your evolving career development needs.
We encourage you to explore our website and contact us if you have any questions about our fellowship.
Floranne Ernste, M.D.
Chair and Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director
Faculty
In addition to caring for patients in their clinical practices, Mayo Clinic's faculty is committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many of our faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields. You have direct access to the rheumatology faculty at Mayo Clinic throughout your training in the Rheumatology Fellowship.
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Uma Thanarajasingam, M.D., Ph.D.Associate Fellowship Program Director
Medical School: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
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John Davis III, M.D.Division Chair
Medical school: University of Missouri School of Medicine
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Cornelia Weyand, M.D., Ph.D.Research Chair
Residency: Hannover Medical School
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Courtney Arment, M.D.Consultant
Clinical and research interests: Inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune inner ear disease, and sarcoidosis
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Delamo Bekele, M.B.B.S.Consultant
Clinical and research interests: Spondyloarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, extraarticular manifestations of rheumatic diseases, vasculitis, rheumatic care of ethnic minorities, and medical education
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Ali Duarte Garcia, M.D.Consultant
Clinical and research interests: Systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome
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Alicia Hinze, M.D., M.H.S.Consultant
Clinical and research interests: Scleroderma, nailfold capillaroscopy, and autoimmune inflammatory myopathies
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Matthew Koster, M.D.Associate Practice Chair (Inpatient Practice, US Procedures, and Synovial Fluid Lab)
Clinical and research interests: Vasculitides and ultrasonography (vascular and musculoskeletal)
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Ashima Makol, M.B.B.S.Vice Chair
Clinical and research interests: Scleroderma, nailfold capillaroscopy, and musculoskeletal ultrasound
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Elena Myasoedova, M.D., Ph.D.Consultant
Clinical and research interests: Clinical epidemiology and outcomes research in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and individualized medicine in rheumatology
Dr. Myasoedova holds a joint appointment in the Division of Epidemiology. |
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Thomas Osborn, M.D.Consultant
Clinical and research interests: Sjögren’s syndrome, connective tissue diseases
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Can Sungur, M.D.Consultant
Medical school: University of California, Davis |
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Kenneth Warrington, M.D.Consultant
Medical school: University of Malta
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Kerry Wright, M.B.B.S.Consultant
Clinical and research interests: Rheumatoid arthritisand ankylosing spondylitis
Dr. Wright is the representative of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Division of Rheumatology. |
Advisers and mentors
You are assigned a research advisor who provides comprehensive educational advice, career advice support, research support, and personal support. You meet with your advisers periodically throughout the program to review your progress and career goals and ensure that your educational needs are being met. Your adviser also serves as a contact point for introducing you and your family to Rochester, Minnesota, and the Mayo Clinic system and environment.
Visiting professors
Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during lectures, participate in hospital rounds, and have informal discussions with trainees. You're encouraged to take full advantage of these educational opportunities.