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Diagnostic radiology residents gather at a restaurant for dinner

At Mayo Clinic, your physical and mental health is our priority. The Diagnostic Radiology Department promotes the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As a trainee, you’ll experience a robust wellness curriculum that includes core lectures on topics related to health, wellness, personal finance, and resiliency, as well as regularly scheduled wellness activities and events.

Wellness curriculum

Our Diagnostic Radiology Residency will participate in a novel well-being curriculum created at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, by a current resident along with a psychologist in Student Services, the Humanities in Medicine Department, and the program directors.

In this optional curriculum, you will have the opportunity to meet regularly in a group with a psychologist and members from the Department of Humanities in Medicine to discuss topics that contribute to isolation and lack of well-being among resident physicians. This is a dynamic curriculum using regular resident feedback to optimize sessions to best meet the needs of our residents.

Wellness initiatives

As a trainee, your physical and mental health are priorities to Mayo Clinic and the department. Trainees have access to several resources to promote well-being, as well as time off clinical duties to attend appointments.

Fitness centers
Groups on campus
Well-being

Fitness centers

Fitness options at Mayo Clinic in Arizona As a resident or fellow at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, you have access to an exclusive learners-only gym and wellness center conveniently located on the Phoenix campus. Additionally, Mayo Clinic residents or fellows at our three campuses get discounted membership fees to area gyms through PerkSpot, the Mayo Clinic employee discount program.

All Arizona learners can also sign up to take fitness classes and health workshops through the department of Integrative Health or through the Mayo Clinic Well-Being program.

Groups on campus

Trainees at the MERG fair 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 have the opportunity to join a Mayo Employee Resource Group (MERG) at any time during their training program. Current MERGs on the Phoenix/Scottsdale campus in Arizona include groups based on African, Asian, and Latino heritage as well as groups focused on veterans, global health, leadership development, and LGBTI and differently-abled staff and allies.

Well-being

Cardiovascular diseases fellow works on a computer at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. 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.

Residents gather for a group photo while lakeside and enjoying the welcome event

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Diversity and Inclusion

At Mayo Clinic, we’re committed to recruiting a diverse workforce, including women, those traditionally underrepresented in medicine, and LGBTQIA+ trainees in order to provide the best care for our diverse community.

As a trainee, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of:

Regularly scheduled Women in Medicine events, with participation by women leaders across the institution
Mayo Employee Resource Groups (MERGs) are dedicated to diverse groups to allow for broader institutional engagement and interaction
The OUTList — an internal resource created by the LGBTQIA+ MERG that promotes community, visibility, and mentoring among Mayo Clinic's faculty, staff, and trainees by identifying LGBTQIA+ mentors within Mayo Clinic interested in being a resource for others
The Mayo Clinic Trainee Diversity & Inclusion Committee, a group that recruits and mentors applicants from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine

Life in Phoenix

Our residents love the beautiful scenery and opportunities for adventure that Arizona has to offer, as well as the big city entertainment and diverse restaurants in the Phoenix area. Our beautiful and rugged landscape offers year-round recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking, and biking. In Downtown Phoenix, you'll enjoy an eclectic art scene, sports arenas, concert venues, and endless dining options, and many of our fellows love the nightlife scene in Scottdale's entertainment district.

There are so many reasons why I’m glad I ended up here for residency. The complex and challenging cases are great for training, and I’ve already learned so much from the knowledgeable radiology staff here. There is absolutely no shortage of procedural experience here, which was one thing I prioritized when choosing a program. We’re a pretty tight-knit group of residents and we’re also growing!

Amanda Sams, M.D., Diagnostic Radiology Resident PGY-3
Medical school: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ

From the start, I knew choosing Mayo Clinic for my training meant choosing an institution where my education would be prioritized and I would be valued. I treasure the daily opportunities to learn and share laughter in the reading room, where the camaraderie between staff and trainees makes you almost forget that you're working alongside and learning from pioneers in the field. Mayo Clinic in Arizona is not just where I am being trained. It's where I am growing into the physician I aspire to be.

Emily James, M.D., Diagnostic Radiology Resident, PGY-2
Medical school: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LO

Mayo Fellows Association (MFA)

The Mayo Fellows Association (MFA) offers a peer and social support network for residents and fellows and their families with social events, athletics, and advocacy. The MFA also holds an annual resident and fellow appreciation event open to all trainees with complimentary massages, stress-reducing activities, and social support.