Mayo Clinic Alumni Association

It's that time again: TOY Tuesday! 🎉

This week, we're celebrating Dr. Geoffrey Fletcher, a neuroradiologist at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, and one of our 2026 Teacher of the Year Awardees.

Dr. Fletcher is known for creating an engaging, supportive learning environment. From sharing fascinating teaching cases and neuroradiology pearls to providing timely, thoughtful feedback, he helps residents build confidence while making learning approachable and fun. Colleagues describe him as both exceptionally intelligent and remarkably humble—someone who truly embodies the Mayo Clinic values of excellence, respect, and education.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Fletcher and learn more about all of our 2026 Teacher of the Year Awardees: https://lnkd.in/gKQvVGtc

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Alumni Day Arizona End-of-Year Celebration 🎉

What a wonderful evening celebrating the Mayo Clinic community in Arizona!

Current learners Telisha Tausinga and Wallace Klein Schwengber shared heartfelt reflections on their experiences and gratitude for the support of the alumni community. Alumni Umesh Sharma, Mark Tyson, Liz Windgassen, Michelle Louie, and Theresa Kinard reflected on how meaningful it was to reconnect, make new connections, and spend time together.

This family-friendly gathering created a special opportunity for current learners and alumni to connect across generations—something that doesn't always happen naturally. Many attendees shared that they hope this celebration becomes an annual tradition, and we couldn't agree more!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so memorable. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

This TOY Tuesday, we're proud to recognize Midwest Fellows’ Fellow Award recipient Cindy Domonoske!

As education coordinator for the Mayo Clinic Division of Infectious Diseases, Cindy has gone above and beyond to support fellows and residents throughout their training. Known for her compassion, advocacy, and commitment to trainee well-being, she has made a lasting difference in the lives of countless learners.

As she prepares to retire this summer after 28 years of service to Mayo Clinic, we celebrate her extraordinary impact and this well-deserved recognition.

Read more: https://alumniassociation.mayo.edu/meet-the-2026-teacher-of-the-year-awardees/

Investing in the next generation of researchers is essential to advancing patient care.

Held during the Mayo Clinic Alumni Association Biennial Meeting in November 2025, the Young Investigators Research Symposium brought together 67 presenters—ranging from undergraduate students to early-career physicians and scientists—to share their research, gain valuable presentation experience, and connect with mentors and colleagues. The symposium highlighted innovative work across a wide range of disciplines while fostering the collaboration and professional development that drive medical discovery.

Some of the top projects explored topics ranging from the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiorespiratory fitness to quality-of-life outcomes for patients with chronic pancreatitis.

Learn more about the symposium, meet the winners, and read about their impactful research in the latest issue of our Alumni Magazine: https://buff.ly/AkBlj3d

For Toy Tuesday, we're celebrating Florida Fellows’ Fellow Award recipient Julie Griffis!

As a GME specialist in Medical Education at Mayo Clinic Florida, Julie is known as the “organizational backbone” of her team. Her dedication, positivity, and unwavering support make a lasting impact on both colleagues and trainees every day.

The Fellows’ Fellow Award honors a nonphysician member of the Mayo Clinic community who goes above and beyond to support residents and fellows. Nominated and selected by trainees themselves, recipients exemplify exceptional service, commitment, and the Mayo Clinic values that help learners thrive.

Congratulations, Julie, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

Learn more about Julie and the other 2026 award recipients: https://buff.ly/aZYi6sg

Connection, mentorship, and shared experiences can make a lasting impact in medicine and science.

The latest issue of our Alumni Magazine features the Women Physicians and Scientists Affinity Group and its mission to empower Mayo Clinic alumni women physicians and scientists through education, dialogue, and connection. From mentorship opportunities to meaningful networking, the group is helping women support one another personally and professionally.

Read the full story: https://buff.ly/vJNQPWb

Interested in participating in the Women Physicians and Scientists Affinity Group? The society is open to all individuals who meet the criteria for membership in the Mayo Clinic Alumni Association.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/crBMBRL

This week, we’re heading back to Arizona for Toy Tuesday to celebrate this year’s Arizona Fellows’ Fellow Awardee, Cassandra L. Moore. 🎉

As Education Program Coordinator for the Mayo Clinic Arizona Urology Residency Program, Cassandra is known by residents and fellows for her unwavering support, dedication, and commitment to helping trainees succeed.

The Fellows’ Fellow Award honors a nonphysician member of the Mayo Clinic community who goes above and beyond to support residents and fellows. Nominated and selected by trainees themselves, these awardees truly embody the spirit of service at Mayo Clinic.

Learn more about this year’s awardees: https://alumniassociation.mayo.edu/meet-the-2026-teacher-of-the-year-awardees/

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Philanthropy continues to play a critical role in advancing the future of healthcare.

Paula and Randy Ringhaver’s remarkable $75 million gift to Mayo Clinic in Florida represents a transformational investment in innovation, research, education, and patient-centered care. Their generosity will help accelerate groundbreaking advancements that impact patients locally and globally.

Read more about this inspiring contribution and its impact on the future of medicine: https://buff.ly/18Rinpo

This Toy Tuesday, we’re spotlighting the Rochester campus and celebrating Aparna Vijayasekaran, M.B.B.S., from Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties as a 2026 Teacher of the Year honoree!

Dr. Vijayasekaran is admired by learners for creating meaningful learning experiences, fostering supportive environments, and empowering residents with the right balance of guidance and autonomy.

See what learners are saying about Dr. Vijayasekaran and the other TOY recipients:
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