Class of 2018 Jay-Sheree Allen

• Hometown - Montego Bay, Jamaica & New York, NY

• Medical School - Meharry Medical College, Nashville TN

• Favorite Movie - Love and Basketball, The Butler, The Kingdom

• Interests - Traveling, Cooking and Eating, Running, Hot Yoga, Reading

• Why Mayo? - During my final year of medical school I completed a four-week elective here and the experience was priceless! The residents were fun to work with, the teaching was strong and everyone was so supportive and encouraging! I also thought that training here would give me the perfect opportunity to really learn full spectrum Family Medicine in a world class academic setting.

• What would be your ideal practice? - After a few years of clinical practice as a National Health Service Corps Scholar, I hope to complete residency or fellowship training in Preventive Medicine and transition to a role that includes a few of my passions in medicine: Physician Leadership, Public Health and Global Health.

Nina Appleby

• Hometown - Glencoe, MN

• Medical School - Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

• Favorite movie - Pitch Perfect

• Interests - I love spending time outdoors, especially fishing, sitting by a campfire, and walking around exploring the city of Rochester. I also enjoy almost any creative hobby from woodworking to sewing and playing guitar to baking.

• Why Mayo? - I applied to Mayo really not knowing what to expect. When I came for my interview, I was absolutely blown away. I knew right away the people I met were the kind of people I could imagine spending the next three years working with. They were driven and knowledgeable, the kind of people who would push me to be a better physician; but they were also down-to-earth and fun to be around. Additionally, it was clear that active, intentional learning was an essential part of every day in a way I had not seen before. Finally, the clinic in Kasson offered me the opportunity to learn medicine in a setting that mirrors that in which I anticipate practicing after residency.

• What would be your ideal practice? - My ideal practice would be in a small town in rural Minnesota practicing full spectrum family medicine.

Mark Cipriani

• Hometown - Rocky River, OH

• Medical School - University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah

• Favorite Movie - The Lord of the Rings

• Interests - Being active outdoors with my wife, hiking and camping, playing and watching sports (especially my Cleveland teams), and an occasional Netflix binge.

• Why Mayo? - The people, the program, and the place. Everyone involved in the program is humble, friendly, and dedicated equally to training outstanding residents while delivering excellent patient care. The program structure allows for the best of both worlds with opportunities provided by an unrivaled academic center and community outpatient training with our clinic in Kasson. The program-wide emphasis on teaching in all settings is unrivaled. Rochester is a great city with a very active community and amenities usually reserved for much larger cities.

• What would be your ideal practice? - Difficult to say at this point but I know I will be well trained for broad spectrum family medicine and am excited to see where the next 3 years takes my family. I am interested in pursuing a fellowship in sports medicine.

Chad Dowell

• Hometown - Indianola, MS

• Medical School - William Carey College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hattiesburg, MS

• Favorite Movie - Jurassic Park

• Interests - Hunting, fishing, cooking, Ole Miss football, The Grove, anything

outdoors.

• Why Mayo? - I chose Mayo because of the unique balance of rural and urban family medicine. I felt that being able to train in Kasson and downtown Rochester would provide the perfect mix of outpatient and inpatient care.

• What would be your ideal practice? - I have always wanted to practice in a rural

setting. My ideal practice would be to work in a small town clinic and hospital combination. I would also like to be able to provide obstetrical care and a variety of procedures to the community.

Kelsey Dowell

• Hometown - Atlanta, GA

• Medical School - William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS

• Favorite Movie - Zoolander

• Interests - I love to spend time outdoors with friends and family.

• Why Mayo? - Why not?! I love the fact that we spend time at both the Mayo facilities in town and at the more rural Kasson Clinic.

• What would be your ideal practice? - I want to practice full spectrum family medicine (including obstetrics!) in a rural setting.

Pavel Mitaru

• Hometown - Portland, OR

• Medical School - Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, OR

• Favorite movie - Lord of the Rings

• Interests - cooking, basketball, running, staying active and spending time with family

• Why Mayo? - I got along great with the residents and consultants during my interview. Also, I had heard great things about the program.

• What would be your ideal practice? - Hard to say at this point!

Shane Murphy

• Hometown - Cork, Ireland

• Medical School - University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

• Favorite Movie - I can't watch the same movie twice!

• Interests - Anything sports related, particularly Gaelic games, soccer, rugby, and golf. Hoping to add hockey to the list.

• Why Mayo? - I felt there were no stupid questions at Mayo and that the peak of your learning would only be limited by your own curiosity.

• What would be your ideal practice? - Semi-rural or small town practice with lots of geriatrics which includes some hospital work and teaching time.

Katherine Schupack

• Hometown - Mahtomedi, MN

• Medical School - Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA

• Favorite movie - Up

• Interests - Anything outdoors, cooking with my husband, quality time with family and friends, reading

• Why Mayo? - Mayo's core value "the needs of the patient come first" was the ultimate reason I chose Mayo. During my third year of medical school, I had the opportunity to work with several graduates of Mayo residency programs and found that all of them approached patients with a level of professionalism, humility, excellence and compassion that I had never seen before. I knew that if I wanted to provide excellent patient-centered care, I should train at Mayo. In addition, Mayo's Family Medicine Residency program gives residents the incredible opportunity to learn from the world's top specialists and practice rural primary care in the same day! I have only begun my training at Mayo, and I have been blown away with the level of support and dedication to my success as a resident and family physician.

• What would be your ideal practice? - I am not sure yet! I love so many aspects of family medicine and I look forward to seeing where my passions take me!

Benjamin Williams

• Hometown - Centennial Park, AZ

• Medical School - Touro University Nevada, Henderson, NV

• Favorite Movies - Pretty much any Guy Ritchie movie: Snatch, RocknRolla, and Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

• Interests - Hanging out with my family and friends, hiking, attending sports events, fishing, and Netflix

• Why Mayo? - The educational opportunities available with the specialists in Rochester and the hands-on experience with amazing preceptors and rural atmosphere at Kasson Clinic, I felt Mayo offered the best opportunity to make me a well-rounded physician. Also, the way I was treated by all the staff and residents made Mayo an easy choice.

• What would be your ideal practice? - Small to medium-sized rural town where I can practice full spectrum medicine. Hopefully I’ll have the ability to spend some time in an emergency department or urgent care.

Class of 2019 Leah Clark

• Hometown – Dassel, MN

• Medical School – University of Minnesota-Duluth

• Favorite Movie - Lots! I especially love series (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc)! Others: Mulan, The Sound of Music, Remember the Titans, Shutter Island, Good Will Hunting, The Princess Bride, The Proposal

• Interests - Hanging out with my ridiculously good-looking husband, doing any

sports/physical activity but especially competitive volleyball, mountain biking, hiking, and dancing, playing piano on the Mayo pianos, cooking, and conversation and games with family and friends.

• Why Mayo? - I did a month away rotation at Mayo and felt Mayo was a great fit

with its unique combination of the rural clinic in Kasson, access to learn from world renowned specialists in Rochester, hands-on learning in both settings, and welcoming, supportive staff and residents.

• What would be your ideal practice? - A mix of every area in Family Medicine

with an emphasis on procedures and a majority of patients being underserved (ideally rural). I would also like to be involved in education, either as a clinical preceptor or working with a medical school/residency.

Benjamin Dilger

• Hometown – Garwin, IA

• Medical school –University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

• Favorite movie - Up

• Interests - Cycling, spending time with family, cooking, reading books

• Why Mayo? -Mayo provides the best of both worlds in family medicine-training in a small town outpatient clinic paired with world class sub-specialty training. Additionally, there is no substitute for committed and kind support staff!

• What would be your ideal practice? - I would love to practice family medicine in

a small rural town in the upper Midwest, with a combination of outpatient, inpatient, and ED work.

Elizabeth Hillebrand

• Hometown – Fond du Lac, WI

• Medical School – Mayo Medical School

• Favorite Movie – any action movie or Disney movie

• Interests – Classical music, scuba diving, woodworking, gardening and yoga

• Why Mayo? - Growing up in the Mid-West, Mayo was always held as the pinnacle of excellent medical care and I am honored to learn from and work with the best of the best.

• Ideal Practice - Split between a small town practice in the Midwest and a visiting

practice on a tropical island when the weather gets nasty

Manisha Manhas

• Hometown – Nanaimo, British Columbia

• Medical School – The University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

• Favorite Movie – Free Willy

• Interests – Cooking, spending time with family, hockey

• Why Mayo? - I had the opportunity to complete a visiting elective at Mayo in my final year of medical school. I was so impressed by the congenial attitude of the residents, excellent teaching, as well as respect and encouragement from the faculty. Everyone is so down to earth and willing to help. Working between the downtown campus and Kasson Clinic, I felt that training at Mayo would allow me to learn a unique mix of urban and rural care.

• What would be your ideal practice? – Practicing broad spectrum care in a rural or

semi-urban setting

Kyle Moore

• Hometown – Idaho Falls, ID

• Medical school – Pacific Northwestern University of Health Sciences

• Favorite movie – It’s a Wonderful Life

• Interests - I love activities and meals with my wife (Karlee) and two children (Austin and Ivy). We especially love taking trips to see our families in Canada and Idaho. I am involved, and enjoy participation, in my church. Athletics and exercise have always been important to me and I play a wide variety of sports. When I have free time, I also enjoy reading, daydreaming, looking at maps, vacuuming, organizing, and just talking with friends and family.

• Why Mayo? - In my final year of medical school, I had the opportunity to spend

a month at Mayo. That month of training was absolutely remarkable! I kept telling my wife how impressed I was with the education, culture, and environment. The level of professionalism, combined with the fantastic teaching and kindness, impacted me deeply. I felt that the patients at Mayo were incredibly valued and respected. The providers I worked with practiced medicine exactly as I feel it should be practiced. Furthermore, I felt it was a perfect place to train for family medicine because of the access to rural and academic medicine. To top it off, Rochester is a great family community.

• What would be your ideal practice? - I anticipate a broad spectrum, outpatient

practice where I can work hard to improve the health of my community (likely back in the Northwest in a semi-rural location). I certainly want to help care for people of all different backgrounds and ages. Importantly, having a work schedule that allows me to be home for dinner with my family and proper work/life balance are paramount to me.

Allen Pimienta

• Hometown - Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Go Leafs!)

• Medical School -Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine

• Favorite Movie - Lord of the Rings-The Fellowship of the Ring

• Interests - Soccer, basketball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, fitness, classical guitar,

video games, and most importantly spending time with friends and family.

• Why Mayo? - I did a visiting Sub-Internship here in my fourth year of medical school and had an incredible experience. This program gives you the ability to learn primary care family medicine in a small community setting at the Kasson Clinic with the most advanced and organized care teams and resources. Simultaneously, the big academic hospital that is Mayo Clinic Rochester offers the opportunity to consult and learn from world leaders in nearly every field of medicine. If I could sum this all up in one statement, I would answer that I came to Mayo because I knew I would not receive better training anywhere else. It is an unparalleled opportunity and one must really be here to understand and appreciate it.

The flip-side of my answer addresses the non-academics of residency. Really everyone I worked with was so friendly, kind, intelligent and overall awesome. How could I not want train in a place like that? In the short time I was in Rochester as a visiting student, I became friends with the residents, kept in touch after leaving, and genuinely looked forward to come back for my interview and see everyone again. The faculty are knowledgeable, approachable, and excellent teachers that clearly enjoy teaching. I figured residency is going to be a tough, long haul, and I wanted to train in a place that creates the positive and academic atmosphere our program provides in the hope to make the difficult days a little easier.

• Ideal Practice - Full spectrum family medicine in a suburban or rural setting.

Heather Talley

• Hometown – Fountain Valley, CA

• Medical School – Mayo Medical School

• Favorite Movies – Grumpy Old Men

• Interests – Cooking, hiking, surfing, bowling, downhill skiing, reading, board games, exploring small towns, spending time with friends and family

• Why Mayo? - When looking at residency programs, I wanted to find a system

that emphasized world-class, evidence-based training in both an academic and community setting. I also wanted a program that offered full scope training, emphasized individualized holistic care, and promoted a patient-centered educational foundation of learning. Finally, I wanted a residency program where I felt that I truly connected with the people I worked with and served. Mayo offered all these opportunities and so much more. I am so excited to be here!

• What would be your ideal practice? - Full spectrum family medicine, including

preventative medicine, chronic disease management, pediatrics, women's health, and obstetrics. I'd like to have a good balance of both inpatient and outpatient time, and have opportunities to help train future healthcare providers.

Hailon Wong

• Hometown – Oklahoma City, OK

• Medical school – University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

• Favorite movie - Hard to pick just one, but The Godfather is pretty close to perfect

• Interests - Running, hiking, spending time outdoors, reading, spending time with

my girlfriend, travel, eating food

Why Mayo? - I was not originally planning on coming here. I don’t really care for the cold, and all of my friends and family are either down South or to the West. However, after interviewing here, I found myself constantly thinking about the benefits of Mayo for family medicine. Importantly, the people here are genuine and friendly. I was also attracted to the program’s emphasis on full spectrum family medicine in a beautifully renovated outpatient clinic, its strong focus on inpatient medicine, and all of the resources and connections that come with being one of the best medical centers in the world. I knew this program would help me become the well-rounded family physician I strive to be.

• What would be your ideal practice? - There are so many things I am interested in,

but right now my goal is full-spectrum family medicine with an emphasis on outpatient primary care. Ideally, I would like to work with underserved populations in a small urban community. Additionally, I would love to learn more about and get involved in global health.

Class of 2020 Elizabeth Curry

• Hometown – Rochester, MN

• Medical School – Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

• Favorite Movie – Bridesmaids, the Harry Potter series, Mulan

• Interests – Spending time with family and dog, gardening, cross-country skiing, spending time outside (especially kayaking or boating!), and traveling!

• Why Mayo? I was able to do an away rotation for a month during my fourth year of medical school and was so impressed with the way residents and faculty cared for their patients. I knew this was the group I wanted to learn from and no other program was able to top what I experienced at Mayo.

• What would be your ideal practice? – I would like to practice full spectrum family medicine in an outpatient setting while also incorporating preventative medicine.

Mara Edison

• Hometown – Bismarck, ND

• Medical School – Western University on Health Sciences COMP-Northwest, Lebanon, OR

• Favorite Movie – Pride and Prejudice, Wonder Woman

• Interests – Running, refinishing furniture, crafts, paddle boarding, hiking

• Why Mayo? - The people! Everyone involved in the Family Medicine Residency is so welcoming, warm and supportive. In addition to the community feel, the rigor and expectations of the program ensure that I will get the experience I need to be a competent physician upon completing the program. I find the large patient panel at the more rural Kasson Clinic to be the perfect addition to the inpatient and specialty experiences.

• What would be your ideal practice? - I plan to work in an outpatient setting with a variety of patients and procedures. I especially love working with the geriatric population.

Russ Gervais

• Hometown –Shoreview, MN

• Medical School – Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

• Favorite Movie – Ocean’s Eleven

• Interests - Playing and watching sports, fishing, riding four wheelers, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, skiing, exercising, spending time with my family, reading, and playing games- I am very competitive and have pulled some all-nighters playing some intense Monopoly. I will accept any challenges for Mario Kart or Super Smash Brothers on N64.

• Why Mayo? -. Where do I begin.. Not only is Mayo an incredible place to train, but Minnesota is my favorite place and will always be home. I felt very welcomed during my visit and immediately noticed the camaraderie among all staff. I knew it was a community I wanted to be a part of.

• What would be your ideal practice? I enjoy the broad spectrum aspect of family medicine. I enjoy a mix of inpatient, outpatient and urgent care settings. Practicing in an underserved rural area in Minnesota is my dream.

Jade Grimm

• Hometown – Cedar Rapids, IA

• Medical School – University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

• Favorite Movie – The Lion King

• Interests - Playing sports, especially soccer and tennis. Traveling to national parks and going on hikes with my boyfriend. I enjoy relaxing by reading, baking, and yoga.

• Why Mayo? - The part that stood out to me the most on my interview day was the dedication to learning that I saw take place in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Not only do you get to learn from top specialists, but you also get the small town family medicine practice out in Kasson. Everyone was friendly and helpful during my interview and I have continued to feel welcomed during my first month here!

• What would be your ideal practice? - My ideal practice would include taking care of patients of all ages (pediatric to geriatric) and participating in academics. Specifics yet to be determined!

Lee Kenyon

• Hometown – Sioux Falls, SD

• Medical School – Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest, Lebanon, OR

• Favorite Movie - So many! About Time, Ex Machina, Into The Wild, 127 Hours. Also, any climbing documentary (Reel Rock, Valley Uprising, First Ascent)

• Interests - I love being outside and experiencing some good ol’ fashion “Type II Fun” with my awesome wife, Mara. Rock climbing, running, hiking, backpacking, slacklining, playing tennis, doing handstands – pretty much anything active. I also love photography and taking drone videos.

• Why Mayo? - I was absolutely blown away by the consultants, staff, and residents on my interview day. Everyone was warm, welcoming and genuinely interested in getting to know each applicant. As cliché as it sounds, I felt like I had found my family. Additionally, Mayo’s core values – patient care, research, and education, exemplified what I was looking for in a residency program.

• What would be your ideal practice? - I would love to work in an outpatient setting in a medium-sized community with a focus on education, preventive care, OMT, and sports/lifestyle medicine.

Nathan Manthey

• Hometown – Rochester, MN

• Medical School – Des Moines University

• Favorite Movie – Guardians of the Galaxy

• Interests – Soccer, skate skiing, running, biking, going to movies, video games, hiking, rock climbing, traveling

• Why Mayo? – I chose Mayo because I grew up receiving medical care at Mayo and wanted to train at this excellent institution. Also, after my interview, Mayo felt like the perfect fit for me.

• What would be your ideal practice? - My ideal practice would be practicing family medicine with an emphasis on sports medicine in Southeastern Minnesota.

Benjamin Meyerink

• Hometown – Platte, SD

• Medical School – University of South Dakota – Sanford School of Medicine

• Favorite Movie – Lord of the Rings

• Interests – Anything outdoors (hiking/biking/kayaking), tennis, traveling, and supporting my SDSU Jackrabbits.

• Why Mayo? - I took advantage of a visiting 4th year medical student rotation here and knew on my very first day this was the top program in the country for me. The culture, resources and opportunities at Mayo are second to none. This program perfectly combines working alongside specialists in a world-renowned academic center with a family medicine clinic in a rural community just a few miles away to provide the broad-spectrum training I desired.

• What would be your ideal practice? - I would love to stay in the Midwest in a practice that combines inpatient/outpatient medicine and allows me to perform a variety of procedures. I also would like to continually incorporate my passions for academics and leadership as well.

Brianna Pilling

• Hometown – Golden Valley, MN

• Medical School – Midwestern University – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

• Favorite Movie – Heavyweights, Grease, Love Actually

• Interests – Going to the cabin, playing with my dog, dance

• Why Mayo? - Training at Mayo has been a dream for a long time since my grandfather trained as a psychiatrist here. I admire Mayo's model of putting the needs of the patient first and dedication to constantly improving patient care. Moreover, I am lucky to have lots of family living in Rochester for love and support! Choosing Mayo is one of the best decisions I have made.

• What would be your ideal practice? – I would love to be a part of a full-spectrum group practice with lots of pediatrics and women’s health coming my way.

Kaitlyn Zurek

• Hometown – Hartland, MI

• Medical School – Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

• Favorite Movie – Walk the Line

• Interests – Hiking, camping, horseback riding

• Why Mayo? - I was initially drawn to the Mayo mission and values and felt that the Mayo value of “The needs of the patient come first” was very much in line with my own approach to medical care. It is an incredible and unique opportunity to train in primary care in a rural area and at the same time have access to the resources and expertise at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

• What would be your ideal practice? – My ideal practice would be in a small town and would include women’s health and pediatrics.