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Our residents love all that Mayo Clinic and Jacksonville have to offer. We'll support you both inside and outside of the Mayo Clinic campus and ensure your work/life balance. As a trainee, your physical and mental health is a priority to both Mayo Clinic and our department. You will have access to several resources to promote well-being, as well as time off clinical duties to attend appointments.
Mayo Clinic residents or fellows can experience 24/7 free access to the Bill Hewitt Employee Wellness Center — opened in the summer of 2024 and spans 6,700 square feet with modern cardio machines, weight machines, free weights, a studio for live classes, and includes showers and locker rooms for convenience.
Additionally, residents or fellows at our three campuses get discounted membership fees to area gyms. In Jacksonville, Florida, residents and fellows can obtain an exclusive discount with the YMCA (several locations).
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 will have the opportunity to join a Mayo Employee Resource Group (MERG) at any time during their training program. Current MERGs on the Florida campus include groups based on African, Asian, and Latino heritage as well as groups focused on veterans, global health volunteering, professional development, family resources and events, and LGBTI and differently-abled staff and allies.
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.
Outside of work, residents enjoy a variety of activities on the land, in the water, and during days of sunshine.
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Outside of work, I love taking my dog to the beach - running, walking, swimming, and, of course, looking for shark teeth! I spend a lot of time with all of the friends I have made here during residency. Jacksonville is so big, so there are always new places to explore... I'm definitely never bored!
Hannah Berman, M.D.
Dermatology resident
Jacksonville is just an amazing place to live and work. The available activities (along with the excellent weather) have drawn a lot of visiting friends and family from other parts of the country every year I've lived here.
Timothy Michaelis, M.D.
Dermatology Graduate (Class of 2021)
We really do function as a big family in the Dermatology Residency and living in a beautiful city like Jacksonville is a big plus. Go Jags!!
Danielle Reimer, M.D.
Dermatology Graduate (Class of 2022)
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Explore a few of the ways residents maintain a balance between work responsibilities and hobbies, family, and friends outside of the clinic.