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Meet Our Fellows

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 2024

Alex Kimbrough, M.D.

Alex Kimbrough, M.D.

Undergraduate: Baylor University
Medical school: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN
Clinical interests: Inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis
Research interests: Extraarticular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis, serious infections in rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis
Hometown: Belton, TX
Fun facts: I'm married with one kid and another on the way! Love being outdoors — running, hiking, kayaking. 

Katrina Williamson, M.D.

Katrina Williamson, M.D.

Undergraduate: Harvard University
Medical school: University of Michigan
Residency: Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN
Clinical interests: Inflammatory myositis, inflammatory arthritis, autoinflammatory disease
Research interests: Application of artificial intelligence to research practices, practice improvement, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sarcoidosis
Hometown: Keller, TX
Fun facts: I couples-matched with my husband to Mayo Clinic for medicine residency and for our respective fellowships (rheumatology-hematology/oncology). We got married during fellowship and own a very loved, mischievous corgi, named Loki. 

Class of 2025

Sonya Joshi, D.O.

Sonya Joshi, D.O.

Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin, TX
Medical school: University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Clinical interests: Inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis, scleroderma, sarcoidosis
Research interests: Psoriatic arthritis, interstitial lung disease, quality improvement in disease activity and monitoring, healthcare disparities
Hometown: Spring, TX
Fun facts: I was the reigning school spelling bee champion from fourth to sixth grade. I enjoy hiking, cooking, and trying new foods. 

Maryam Own, M.D.

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.  

Griffin Reed, M.D.

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.

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.