Our fellows and faculty foster a collegial environment and education-focused culture that provides an inclusive learning experience. Each fellow brings a dedication to providing stellar patient care as well as a collaborative learning experience.

Class of 2025

Maryam Own, M.D.   Undergraduate: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar Integrated Medical Program Medical school: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar Residency: Weill Cornell Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Clinical interests: Connective tissue disease, specifically scleroderma and myositis Research interests: Scleroderma and Health care disparities Hometown: Doha, Qatar Fun facts: I love reading, traveling, and visiting art museums. More recently, exploring the outdoors of Minnesota.

Class of 2026

Griffin Reed, M.D.   Undergraduate: Gustavus Adolphus College Medical school: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Residency: Brown University Internal Medicine Residency Clinical interests: Inflammatory arthritis, spondyloarthropathies Research interests: Inflammatory arthritis and the epidemiology of rheumatologic diseases Hometown: Mantorville, MN Fun facts: I hiked the 48 four-thousand-foot mountains of New Hampshire during medical school. My wife, young son, and I are looking forward to exploring the nature of Northern Minnesota.

Jeffrey Yang, M.D.   Undergraduate: Rice University Medical school: University of Illinois College of Medicine Residency: Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN Clinical interests: Lupus, inflammatory arthritis Research interests: Epidemiology of lupus Hometown: Chicago, IL Fun facts: I love birdwatching with my family, and I am also a huge NBA fan. Back in the day, I was an avid participant in e-sports as well.

Class of 2027

Georges El Hasbani, M.D.   Clinical Interests: Systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, and rare autoinflammatory diseases  Research Interests: The clinical significance of antiphospholipid antibodies, atypical manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, and treatment of refractory autoinflammatory diseases  Fun facts: I enjoy exploring new places and engaging in outdoor activities such as basketball and soccer. I am a reader and appreciate live performances, including those by poets, actors, and musicians.  Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon  Undergraduate Education: American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon  Medical School: Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon  Residency: Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine / Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT

Selene Rubino, M.D. Clinical interests: Undifferentiated - I’m learning about pretty much everything!  Research interests: IRAE myositis, granulomatous vasculitis  Fun facts:  I found most of my suits for clinic at the thrift store  Hometown:  Cupertino, California  Undergraduate: UC Berkeley  Medical school: USF Morsani College of Medicine  Residency:  University of Utah