Family Medicine
The dean at Meharry Medical College, Millard Collins, M.D., encouraged me to complete the visiting clerkship at Mayo Clinic. He was my mentor throughout medical school, and in a conversation about residency applications he told me that I should challenge myself. He encouraged me to spend some time working with the best — the best being Mayo Clinic.
Orthopedic Surgery
I was always fascinated by Mayo Clinic, including its unique culture of teamwork and focus on education. The "patient first" mentality takes patient care to another level. It is a world-class institution that is on the forefront of research. I was amazed at how all of the physicians are at the top of their field, yet are so approachable and love to teach. Also, the culture of teamwork leads to a complete focus on patient care.
Internal Medicine
The culture of innovation, teamwork, and patient-centered care was amazing. During my visiting clerkship, I felt genuinely welcomed and valued as a contributing member of the team. The consultants, fellows, and residents were all brilliant and humble. After this experience, I knew deep in my heart that Mayo Clinic was the residency of my dreams.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Mayo Clinic was an obvious choice when I was exploring possible training programs because of its reputation for fulfilling the values of patient care, research, and education that represent its shields. I was also fortunate to have a very supportive alumnus from my medical school who reached out and encouraged me to apply, based on their own positive experience and passion to pay it forward.
Internal Medicine
I was impressed by the wide range of pathologies that I witnessed. With the amount of exposure that I had in one month, I knew that if I was given the opportunity to come here, I was going to be prepared to treat any disease or illness. I was also driven by the number of resources available such as the simulation center, code training sessions, and others. Everyone's humbleness and willingness to teach reassured me that I wanted to complete my Internal Medicine Residency at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
