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Our summer pharmacy interns at Mayo Clinic experience countless learning opportunities that successfully prepare them for the remainder of pharmacy school and their eventual pursuit of postgraduate residency training.

See what a few of our past pharmacy interns have to say about our program, and their experience as a pharmacy intern at Mayo Clinic.

Alejandra Nogueira

Alejandra Nogueira

2024 pharmacy intern, Mayo Clinic

Class of 2026, University of Florida

During the past ten weeks, I have formed some of my favorite memories in my pharmacy journey alongside my cohort and mentors. My soft skills have flourished by managing my projects, which has connected me to great leaders within the Department of Pharmacy. Through my mini-rotations, I have met many incredible patients and have had the privilege of seeing how pharmacists play a key role in creating excellent patient care. I know I have formed lifelong friendships and connections while at Mayo Clinic, and I look forward to applying all my new knowledge and leadership development in my academic and professional career!

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Natalia Rodriguez Mercado

Natalia Rodriguez Mercado

2023 pharmacy intern, Mayo Clinic

Class of 2025, University of Charleston School of Pharmacy

My favorite memory was learning about the different and unique areas in the pharmacy field. Also, recognizing the importance of collaboration among peers and healthcare providers to ensure the best outcome for the patient. This was one aspect I got to experience firsthand during one of my rotations at Mayo Clinic, where I was able to translate concerns and feelings about a treatment for a patient whose primary language was not English.

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McKenzie Erwin

McKenzie Erwin

2023 pharmacy intern, Mayo Clinic

Class of 2025, University of Texas at Austin

I would say the focus on professional development is the most unique part of this internship. I know it has been a large focus for the Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Department with good reason. It allows you to not only develop your hard skills, but also the soft skills that revolve around emotional intelligence and communication.

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Jana Kay Lacanlale

Jana Kay Lacanlale

2022 pharmacy intern, Mayo Clinic

Class of 2024, Drake University

Monday Question of the Day! Our Program Director would pose a question to our cohort and we would all go around the room answering the question. Sometimes the questions were focused on professional aspirations, while other times they were more personal or just a random fun question. Two of my favorites were focused on who we consider our hero and our most embarrassing moments. I remember laughing, crying, and feeling very appreciative of all of our backgrounds that brought us to the internship. It was a great way to get to know our co-interns, have some laughs, and start off the week on a high note.

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