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Dr. Broderick with recent graduate, Ram Anil Pathak Assistant Professor of Urology Wake Forest. — Dr. Broderick with recent graduate, Ram Anil Pathak, M.D., who has joined our faculty at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

The most important indicator of the success of a training program is found in the outcomes of the graduates after completing their training.

Mayo residents are highly successful in obtaining the fellowship of their choice; 40% of graduates from our Urology Residency have completed or are currently completing a fellowship. Additionally, 67% of our graduates are in private or group practice and 20% of our graduates have joined the Mayo Clinic staff in Jacksonville or are in academic practice.

33%

of graduates have gone on to fellowship

80%

of graduates are in private or group practice

19%

of graduates are in academic practice

Words from past alumni

Our graduates love the Mayo Clinic mentorship model, one-on-one training with consultants, the great work/life balance, and the camaraderie among co-residents. Learn more about our recent graduates as they reflect on what they loved about the Urology Residency at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

Mackenzie Gibbs, M.D.

Class of 2024

What do you love most about this program?

Mayo Clinic's culture of inclusivity and professionalism with an emphasis on positive patient experiences immediately stood out to me. The faculty truly care for the residents and their well-being, which is evidenced by the camaraderie across the entire department. Additionally, one of my favorite and unique features of the program is the mentorship model. This allows us to work one on one with attendings throughout each rotation, learning first-hand how to provide continuity of care from the initial patient encounter to post-operative outcomes and surveillance. These reasons, as well as plenty of outdoor recreation and activity within the city of Jacksonville itself, make Mayo Clinic an excellent place to train.

Patrick Houghton, M.D.

Class of 2022

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic?

The reasons I chose to do my training here are plentiful. First, the mentorship model of training provides an unparalleled opportunity for early surgical emersion in endoscopic, robotic, and open surgery starting day one. The success of previous and current residents demonstrates a legacy of excellence in training. The location (less than 5 miles from the beach) is the best program location in the country, with tons to do and great weather, too! Lastly, Mayo has all the tools and resources to help you become the greatest urologist you can be.

Katherine Cockerill, M.D.

Class of 2020

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic?

The mentorship model was the first thing that attracted me to Mayo Clinic during my experience on an away rotation. The one-on-one training with consultants results in a surgical and clinical experience that is second to none. The resident camaraderie, mentorship, and overall training experience made me confident that the program would help me succeed in either a private or academic setting.

Current position: Urologist, Urology San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Eric Schommer, M.D.

Class of 2018

Describe the work/life balance of the program.

The program had a very desirable work/life balance. All of the consultants, nurses, office staff, and co-residents were a second family to my family. We worked hard and learned together frequently, but also got together for all sorts of occasions away from the clinic. I really miss the cohesiveness and camaraderie we had during my time there.

Current position: Clinical Instructor of Surgery at University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Abby Taylor, M.D.

Class of 2016

How has Mayo Clinic’s mentorship model impacted your training?

The mentorship model allows for early trust from attending to resident, which manifests as very early autonomy. The faculty you work with are phenomenal and truly care about you as a person. Now, as a pediatric urologist at a top-ranked academic institution, I am proud of the training I received at Mayo Clinic. Anyone looking at the program would be fortunate to train there.

Current position: Urology faculty, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Giovanni Gonzalez Albo, M.D.

Giovanni Gonzalez Albo, M.D. Class of 2023

Dr. Gonzalez currently resides in Puerto Rico, where he serves as a junior attending physician for the Urology Residency program in Ponce. In addition to his clinical role, he holds the position of Instructor in the Department of Surgery at the Ponce Health Sciences University. Providing cutting-edge urological care to the local community is incredibly fulfilling to Dr. Gonzalez Albo and his professional journey has been a passionate dedication, committed to both his patients and the cultivation of the next generation of urologists.

Kevin Parikh, M.D.

Kevin Parikh, M.D. Class of 2021

Dr. Parikh is currently a partner at Urologic Specialists of Northwest Indiana. Dr. Parikh does general urology with a focus on HoLEP surgery and is the second highest volume HoLEP surgeon in the Chicagoland area. In his spare time, Dr. Parikh enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Bryant F. Williams, III, M.D.

Class of 2009

Bryant F. Williams, III, M.D. and family Dr. Williams currently works as a general urologist at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. He is in a group with five employed partners working at a 420-bed hospital. The group offers all adult urological services and procedures. The group has two nurse practitioners who collaborate with us and a satellite office in nearby Enterprise, Alabama. Dr. Willliams shared he is deeply thankful for the training he received at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and grateful for the men who taught and mentored him.

Scott Lisson, M.D., FACS

Class of 2004

Scott Lisson, M.D. and family In 2004, Dr. Lisson was the first Urology Residency program graduate at Mayo Clinic in Florida. He served two tours with the U.S. Navy Medical Corps as a Lieutenant Commander at Naval Hospital Guam and Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune as a solo urologic surgeon. After completing his military obligations, he transitioned to private practice in Eastern North Carolina as a partner at Rocky Mount Urology Associates and attending surgeon at UNC Nash Health Care from 2008 to 2015. After a move to Raleigh in 2015, Dr. Lisson joined WakeMed Health & Hospitals Urology Department in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he continues to practice. Dr. Lisson is currently the Medical Director for his department of 14 adult and pediatric urologic surgeons.

Additional training

At the conclusion of the Urology Residency, some graduates wish to continue their graduate medical education at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education.

Post-residency training fellowship positions are offered in urologic oncology, endourology, and fertility at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota. For more information, see Urologic Oncology Fellowship (Minnesota).

Graduation of Mayo Clinic residents and fellows

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