Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Rice, who is originally from Dublin, Ireland, completed his general surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in 1999 where he also completed a fellowship in tumor immunology. During this time, Dr. Rice studied the possible outcomes that the stimulating of T-cells in the immune system produced. Dr. Rice became Chief Resident while completing another residency program in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Rice is board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgeons, The American Board of Surgery, the Texas State Board of Examiners and the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. Presently, Dr. Rice holds the title of Director for both the mesothelioma program and minimally invasive surgery at M.D. Anderson.