Diversity and inclusion
At Mayo Clinic, we strive to maintain and develop a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all staff and students to achieve their fullest potential.
Learn moreAs a resident or fellow at Mayo Clinic, you have access to tremendous clinical, educational, and research resources throughout your training, including:
Mayo Clinic ranked #5 on the Top Hospitals and Health Systems for Fairness list according to Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc, 2024)
Ranked the No. 1 best hospital in the nation and top-ranked in 12 specialties on U.S. News & World Report's 2020-2021 list.
14 Mayo Clinic residencies rank in the top 10 of their specialty according to Doximity.
Hear from current residents and fellows about their reasons for choosing Mayo Clinic for their graduate medical education and their favorite aspects of training here.
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The patient diversity is one of the most incredible things about training here. You're meeting the local farmers and the local people in Rochester, and then taking care of that global population as well, and I've taken care of patients from all around the world.
Alyssa Smith, M.D.
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residency (Minnesota)
Having a wealth of clinical experience to call upon certainly helps when developing a practice, and it was key for me to train at a program where both diversity and depth perfectly characterize the complexity of the cases. World-class faculty, a collegial atmosphere, mentors whom inspire the best in their trainees, and access to expansive resources have been the highlights of my experience.
Sammer Elwasila, M.D.
Infectious Diseases Fellowship (Florida)
The family medicine residency upholds the true meaning of family medicine. It is rare to find a program that gives opportunity to train for a full scope practice while treating a diverse patient population. The Mayo Clinic Heath System offers advanced technology, educational resources, and a wide array of subspecialty resources available to fully develop advanced skills and attain personal training goals.
Ali McCormick, D.O.
Family Medicine Residency (Wisconsin)
The residency experience involves second to none surgical training and excellent mentorship. There is a wonderful culture within the department that influences the way all staff and trainees interact. Mayo Clinic stood out to me as an exceptional institution to complete my residency for its reputation of having excellent training, research opportunities, and mentorship.
Kassem Faraj, M.D.
Urology Residency (Arizona), 2020 Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award recipient
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At Mayo Clinic, we strive to maintain and develop a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all staff and students to achieve their fullest potential.
Learn moreBeing a trainee goes beyond studying. As you support patient care and research, we've designed services and resources to support your well-being, including career and academic, emotional, social, cognitive, financial, and physical.
Learn moreIn 1915, the Mayo brothers established the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. In 1917, the first graduate degrees were conferred to two women and two men.
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