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Adult Neurology residents snap a quick group photo outside of a brick building while spending time together at the welcome party for new residents.

Resident wellness

As a resident, your physical and mental health is a priority to both Mayo Clinic and the Neurology department. You will have access to several resources to promote well-being, as well as time off clinical duties to attend appointments.

Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center
Groups on campus
Well-being

Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center

Trainees taking a yoga class at the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Trainees have access to the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center (DAHLC), which is located on both Mayo Clinic campuses (downtown and Saint Marys) in Rochester, Minnesota. This state-of-the-art fitness facility offers basic classes (including free weights, stretching, cardio, and more), drop-in classes, evaluation services, group training, virtual personal training, and virtual wellness coaching.

Membership to the DAHLC is available at a low cost to trainees and their families through payroll deduction.

Video: Dan Abraham Health Living Center
Video: A look inside the Dan Abraham Health Living Center

Groups on campus

Several groups on campus help you connect with other fellows and their families, such as the Mayo Fellows Association, the Mayo Families' Connection, and Mayo Employee Resource Groups. Several groups on campus help you connect with other fellows and their families, such as the Mayo Fellows Association, the Mayo Families' Connection, and Mayo Employee Resource Groups. These groups help enhance your training by providing and organizing wellness initiatives and social activities.

Workshops for spouses and significant others are also available.

Well-being

Cardiovascular diseases fellow works on a computer at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. 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.

Neurology Wellness Committee

The field of neurology has one of the highest burnout rates in medicine, and symptoms are even more common amongst residents. Our Wellness Committee was founded in 2018 by neurology residents with a vision to improve trainee well-being both inside and outside of work. Through our program, we have achieved significant improvements in trainee burnout, camaraderie within the program, and overall satisfaction with residency training. Learn more about our Neurology Wellness Committee.

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Video: Neurology Residency Wellness Program

Life in Rochester

Our residents love the small-town safety and conveniences paired with the big-city entertainment and diverse restaurants Rochester has to offer. With live concerts, craft breweries, and over 3,500 acres of parks and trails, it's never hard to find something to do or experience.

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Video: Living in Rochester

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Video: See yourself at Mayo

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Video: A Day Above Mayo Clinic

Here are just a few of the things our residents love about our vibrant community in Rochester, Minnesota:

Spending time outdoors. The Rochester area boasts 85 miles of paved bike trails and 3,500 acres of park space! There is a wide variety of things to do outdoors no matter the season.
Enjoying diverse restaurants. We love dining out at Rochester's amazing restaurants! Resident favorites include Bleu Duck (seasonal American dishes), Pescara (seafood and steak), Thai Pop or Mango Thai (Thai cuisine), and Flapdoodles (ice cream).
Short drive to the Twin Cities. Rochester is only a 75-minute drive from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Our residents love how easy it is to get to the Twin Cities to enjoy some of the best museums, theaters, and cultural events in the Midwest.