What stood out during residency at Mayo Clinic was the balance between education and clinical experience. The variety of patient cases provided consistent exposure to complex situations, and the faculty were approachable and education oriented. There were also many opportunities for research and mentorship throughout training. Additionally, the senior hallway rotations were a unique part of the program, giving freedom to step into different cases and apply what I had learned, which built both confidence and independence while offering exposure to a wide variety of cases.

2024 graduate and current assistant professor of anesthesiology in Neuroanesthesia

#1 Anesthesia Residency Program in the Nation? Absolutely! That’s exactly how I felt when I matched at Mayo Clinic in Rochester—and that feeling of pride and fulfillment has only deepened since completing my residency and joining the staff. My training was shaped by deeply committed, supportive clinicians delivering exceptional patient care, exposure to a remarkable range of complex cases across world-class facilities, and a collaborative learning environment that truly values mentorship and growth. Every day I’m reminded of how fortunate I was to be part of this program—and now, as a faculty member, I’m honored to witness new trainees carry forward this same spirit of confidence, excellence, and compassion."

2021 graduate and current assistant professor of anesthesiology in Intensive Care

Opportunities are endless at Mayo Clinic is what I tell all aspiring applicants. What stood out most during my training was the unparalleled quality of education and the direct mentorship from true leaders in the field, many of whom are or have been presidents or leaders of national societies and prominent voices in academic anesthesiology. The program provided exceptional clinical training while also supporting my interests in research and professional development, with ample opportunities to contribute to projects that shaped national conversations in the specialty. It was a deeply inspiring place to grow, in clinical practice, research, and leadership.

2020 graduate and current associate professor of anesthesiology in Pain Medicine

Dedication. What makes this program special is its dedication to success. The needs of the patients always come first at Mayo. And through that vision, you can feel throughout all years of residency, that the staff and mentors are there for you and your future. Whether it be crushing the in-training-exams or trying to find a private practice job on either coast or wanting to become a future president of a major society, I always felt that the staff here were constantly trying to pull all of us residents upwards — much further than we thought we’d be going. I can only thank this program and my mentors for my successes now.

2016 graduate and current assistant professor of anesthesiology at Mayo Clinic

I most valued two things about Mayo Anesthesia residency: A resident family and subconsultant hallway rotations throughout the vast majority of third year. I learned so much from my hallway senior rotations, which allowed me to freely participate in any number of cases, as I wasn’t tied to the geographic constraints of being an in-room (one OR) anesthesia provider.

2016 graduate and current PACU chair at Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester, Saint Marys Campus

I left Mayo with the confidence that I could perform anesthesia for just about any case out there. From a practice standpoint, I was incredibly prepared to take on even the most challenging cases. The professional atmosphere at Mayo taught me how to treat people appropriately, both patients and co-workers. Watching how our leaders at Mayo interacted with us on a daily basis, the respect and dignity they treated us with, inspired me to always treat people the same way.

2007 graduate and current anesthesiologist; previous chair of Kaiser Permanente Colorado