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Thank a Resident and Fellow Day

We are thankful for the contributions of the residents and fellows in Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education.

Celebrate residents and fellows at Mayo Clinic!

Thank a Resident and Fellow Day takes place each year on the last Friday of February to collectively show gratitude and appreciation for residents and fellows and recognizes how integral they are to the healthcare team.

The 2026 Thank a Resident Day will be Friday, Feb. 27.

Our residents and fellows: By the numbers (2025)

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Mayo Clinic’s residents and fellows make an impact beyond the hospital

In honor of National Thank a Resident Day, we recognize the countless contributions that residents and fellows make to Mayo Clinic and beyond. Read more about the experiences and impacts of our residents and fellows at Mayo Clinic.

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About Thank a Resident and Fellow Day

In 2018, the Gold Humanism Honor Society dedicated a day of recognition for residents and fellows, encouraging medical students at chapters throughout the nation to show their gratitude and appreciation. Thank a Resident and Fellow Day has since expanded to hundreds of programs around the country.

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education

Learn more about our residents and fellows.