Meet Our Fellows
Fellows in the Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, come from around the U.S. and across the world. While all of our trainees have a love of learning and a compassionate approach to patient care, they come from diverse backgrounds, family statuses, and professional and personal interests.
From the fellows
Welcome to Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona! In the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, fellows learn the fundamental principles to become excellent clinicians while also providing the Mayo Clinic standard of excellent care. Our fellowship training program provides an engaging and collaborative environment that allows you to reach your full potential.
Whether you're by the pool, exploring the city, or going on an adventure, Phoenix truly is one of the best places to go for your medical training. The Valley of the Sun will be a great place for you to enjoy great food, history, art, and surrounding desert beauty.
If you're looking to become an endocrinologist, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, provides the best opportunity for you to thrive. Come join us!
Samir Ahmed, M.B.B.S.
PGY-5
Hometown: Khartoum, Sudan
Undergraduate school: Al Wahida School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Residency: St. Agnes Hospital, Maryland and Zayed military Hospital Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Medical school: University of Medical Sciences and Technology (UMST)
Research/academic interests: Diabetes and obesity
Outside interests: Tennis and football (soccer)
Why did you choose to train at Mayo Clinic? I chose Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, because it has the perfect balance between clinical practice and research. The department is amazing and everyone here is very supportive and humble. Scottsdale is a beautiful city and a great place to live in.
Mona Vahidi Rad, M.D.
PGY-4
Hometown: Tehran, Iran/Montreal, Canada
Undergraduate school: Guilan University of Medical Sciences/Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Residency: McGill University
Medical school: Guilan University of Medical Sciences/Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Research/academic interests: Thyroid disorders, obesity, metabolic disorders, and diabetes
Outside interests: I love to travel and explore new places, cultures, and adventures! Spending quality time with family and my 10-year-old dog [forever puppy] is one of my greatest joys in life! Trying new restaurants and coffee shops, board games and escape rooms, reading and writing short stories, and learning new languages!
Why did you choose to train at Mayo Clinic? The culture of Mayo Clinic and its people! For the top-notch clinical and research opportunities, the supportive and humble faculty, and the diverse community. Also, my personal and academic goals were aligned with the Mayo Clinic's mission which is to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and research. I wanted to have the opportunity to look up to and get inspired by the brilliant minds around me every day and grow as a competent Endocrinologist with the primary value of "The needs of the patient come first."
Fellow life
At Mayo Clinic, your physical and mental health is our priority. We promote the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As a fellow, you’ll experience a robust wellness curriculum that includes core lectures on topics related to health, wellness, personal finance, and resiliency, as well as regularly scheduled wellness activities and events.
- Fitness centers
- Groups on campus
- Well-being
Fitness centers
As a resident or fellow at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, you have access to an exclusive learners-only gym and wellness center conveniently located on the Phoenix campus. Additionally, Mayo Clinic residents or fellows at our three campuses get discounted membership fees to area gyms through PerkSpot, the Mayo Clinic employee discount program.
All Arizona learners can also sign up to take fitness classes and health workshops through the department of Integrative Health or through the Mayo Clinic Well-Being program.
Groups on campus
Opportunities to join a variety of groups on campus provide regular social activities and can help enhance your training while connecting with a broad group of peers.
Trainees have the opportunity to join a Mayo Employee Resource Group (MERG) at any time during their training program. Current MERGs on the Phoenix/Scottsdale campus in Arizona include groups based on African, Asian, and Latino heritage as well as groups focused on veterans, global health, leadership development, and LGBTI and differently-abled staff and allies.
Well-being
The Student Services office provides resources to promote academic, emotional, social, cognitive, financial, and physical well-being. Career and academic services include academic advising, peer tutoring, and accommodations for learners with disabilities or health conditions. Mental health services, counseling, interview practice, and a variety of enrichment sessions on topics like budgeting, resiliency, and stress and burn-out are also available through the Student Services office.
Diversity and inclusion
We endeavor to create and maintain a diverse, vibrant, collaborative, learner-centered community which promotes the growth of future colleagues and the advancement of our field. We are all responsible to and for our community which in turn provides a solid clinical foundation and encourages individual development, while fostering an environment of scholarly inquisitiveness, commitment to excellence, and creativity.
We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply to our program; including those who have historically been excluded from the field due to race/ethnicity, socioeconomic background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and disability status.
Our faculty includes individuals from diverse cultural and clinical training backgrounds. Our program values facilitating personally and professionally supportive and affirming relationships between residents, fellows, and faculty.
As a trainee, you'll have the opportunity to be a part of:
- Mayo Employee Resource Groups (MERGs) dedicated to diverse groups to allow for broader institutional engagement and interaction.
- The OUTList, an internal resource created by the LGBTI MERG that promotes community, visibility, and mentoring among Mayo's faculty, staff, and trainees by identifying LGBTI mentors within Mayo Clinic interested in being a resource for others.
- The Mayo Clinic Trainee Diversity & Inclusion Committee, a group that recruits and mentors applicants from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine.
Life in Phoenix
Our residents love the beautiful scenery and opportunities for adventure that Arizona has to offer, as well as the big city entertainment and diverse restaurants in the Phoenix area. Our beautiful and rugged landscape offers year-round recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking, and biking. In Downtown Phoenix, you'll enjoy an eclectic art scene, sports arenas, concert venues, and endless dining options, and many of our fellows love the nightlife scene in Scottdale's entertainment district.
