Resident Life
As an anesthesiology resident at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, your wellness is our priority.
We are a tight-knit program that recognizes the strenuous nature of resident training and the importance of making sure our residents are healthy and happy. We have multiple resident events throughout the year that provide dedicated time for us to connect and relax outside of the clinic. Free resources are also available for mental health support if needed.
- Fitness centers
- Groups on campus
- Well-being
Fitness centers
As a resident or fellow at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, you have access to an exclusive learners-only gym and wellness center conveniently located on the Phoenix campus. Additionally, Mayo Clinic residents or fellows at our three campuses get discounted membership fees to area gyms through PerkSpot, the Mayo Clinic employee discount program.
All Arizona learners can also sign up to take fitness classes and health workshops through the department of Integrative Health or through the Mayo Clinic Well-Being program.
Groups on campus
Opportunities to join a variety of groups on campus provide regular social activities and can help enhance your training while connecting with a broad group of peers.
Trainees have the opportunity to join a Mayo Employee Resource Group (MERG) at any time during their training program. Current MERGs on the Phoenix/Scottsdale campus in Arizona include groups based on African, Asian, and Latino heritage as well as groups focused on veterans, global health, leadership development, and LGBTI and differently-abled staff and allies.
Well-being
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.
Where our residents live
Affordable housing can be found throughout the metro area. Mayo Clinic is conveniently located south of the Loop 101 freeway with easy access to the valley’s suburbs and neighborhoods. Residents live within 30 minutes of the Phoenix campus to respond promptly when on home-call. Residents have both purchased homes or rented houses, condos, or apartments. Explore the map to learn where about areas our residents reside.
A day in the life photo gallery photo gallery
Activities and interests outside of medicine are fully supported and encouraged. Explore just a few of the ways our residents maintain balance between work and life responsibilities. Resident hobbies include hiking, wilderness exploring, cycling, rock climbing, homebrewing, woodworking, golfing, and cheering on the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, and Arizona D-Backs, among others!
I chose Mayo Clinic's Anesthesiology Residency program in Arizona because I was looking for a program that prioritized both resident education and well-being. The small size of the program, allowing me to be good friends with all of my co-residents, is an added benefit. Given that the hospital is close to family and friends in beautiful Arizona made the decision easy!
Brooks Johnson, M.D.
Resident