This summer, approximately 100 health care professionals across all three shields of Mayo Clinic (clinical practice, education, and research) participated as presenters or panelists. They provided hands-on activities, virtual simulations, and interactive teaching modalities. Students were exposed to careers including physician, surgeon, physician assistant, nursing, rehabilitation medicine, and biomedical research. They also explored medical laboratory, radiology, engineering, social work, clinical genomics, public health, and community-engaged research.

In addition, Mayo CARES offers students a mentorship relationship during the academic year following the summer program. Students are matched with a physician or allied health professional in their field, supporting their career and professional goals.

The program takes a holistic approach and integrates life skill-building into each day’s programming. Topics include personal wellness, presentation skills, interviewing skills, resume writing, humanities, college preparation, and strengths assessments. The day begins with community-building time, followed by intensive and engaging presentations and activities. It closes with journaling and debriefing.