Didactics

The program offers a comprehensive didactic curriculum, designed to provide a basis for lifetime learning. Interactive lectures, seminars, small discussion groups, clinical conferences, and one-on-one instruction are integral parts of your learning experience. Time for didactics on Wednesday afternoons is protected from clinical responsibilities, beginning with Grand Rounds.

Other learning opportunities:

• Monthly integrated case conference with Psychology trainees
• Department Morbidity and Mortality conferences
• Instruction on quality improvement methods; each year fellows work together with a faculty mentor to design and implement a quality improvement project
• Monthly clinical teaching conference led by the department chair

Research

All fellows learn to be informed consumers of literature. In Year 2, each fellow undertakes a scholarly project with faculty mentorship.

Fellows interested in a more in-depth experience in research have a wealth of mentors from whom to choose. A robust research infrastructure at Mayo Clinic provides fellows significant support for advancing their skills in research. Fellows are encouraged to participate in national professional organizations to present their scholarly work and engage in advocacy and professional networking. Full support is provided for fellows to attend meetings in which they are presenting their work or taking leadership roles in committees. In addition, each fellow receives one attendance trip during their training in which they are fully supported to attend a conference.