Accreditation

The Emergency Medicine Residency program holds initial accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Certification

The Emergency Medicine Residency program fulfills the training requirements as defined by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Trainees who complete our residency program are eligible to take the qualifying exam and subsequent certification exam from the American Board of Emergency Medicine. 

Program history

The Emergency Medicine Residency will welcome its inaugural residency class in the summer of 2027 for the 2027-2028 academic year. This will be a four-year program with the first graduating class in 2031.  
 
Our program welcomes five new emergency medicine residents each year, totaling 20 residents at full complement. This program size allows for individualized training and mentorship opportunities while also providing a robust resident community for peer learning and support.

Positions

Five new residency positions are available on a competitive basis each year in the Emergency Medicine Residency at Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, for a total of 20 residents across the four-year program.

Our program seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds who are committed to advancing emergency medicine through clinical practice, education, and research — values that reflect the Mayo Clinic mission.

Qualifications

We encourage applicants with strong academic backgrounds who have demonstrated dedication to advancing the field of emergency medicine. To present a strong application, consider highlighting:

• Strong letters of recommendation that speak to your clinical skills, professionalism, and character
• A well-crafted personal statement that reflects your career goals, personal passions, and alignment with our program’s values
• Your commitment to innovation and advancing the field
• Your experience in teaching, research, advocacy, or leadership roles

We welcome applicants who are passionate about lifelong learning, dedicated to improving patient care, and excited to contribute to the future of our field. If these qualities resonate with you, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants typically apply to the Emergency Medicine Residency during their fourth year of medical school.

Also see general admissions requirements.

How to apply

The academic year begins July 1.

The application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by Dec. 15 of the year preceding the appointment date.

You must apply through the Residency Centralized Application Service.

1. Visit the ResidencyCAS website. All applications to Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education programs must include these application materials.
2. Appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program. Candidates must register through the NRMP website in addition to applying through ResidencyCAS. Candidates who are eligible for admission outside the NRMP also are given consideration.
3. Applicants considered for an appointment will be invited for a personal interview with the program director and selected faculty/residents. Interviews are conducted between October and January (concentrated primarily in November and December) each year.

While our program does preferentially review applications from those who have signaled, we also strongly consider applicants who do not signal us.

Residents gain broad clinical and procedural experience through emergency medicine and off-service rotations across a variety of patient populations and care settings.

Off-service rotations include:

• Critical care medicine, including medical and mixed surgical intensive care units
• Anesthesiology
• Stroke neurology
• Orthopedic consultations
• Sports medicine

Selective and elective opportunities

Residents have access to a wide range of selectives and electives, including selective emergency medicine rotations at sites that align with individual career interests, international health electives, and opportunities to train at Mayo Clinic campuses in Rochester, Minnesota, or Jacksonville, Florida.

Longitudinal experiences

The curriculum integrates longitudinal training in:

• Point-of-care ultrasound, with progressive responsibility and advanced applications throughout residency
• Emergency medical services, including field response, event and race medicine, online medical direction, multi-casualty incident training, and an annual EMS didactic day
• Research, education, and quality improvement
• Career Development Tracks, which provide dedicated time and faculty mentorship to develop expertise aligned with residents’ individual career goals

First-year training rotations (PGY-1)

Rotation	Length
Intern orientation	4 weeks
Mayo Clinic Emergency Medicine	22 weeks
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Pediatric Emergency Medicine	6 weeks
Valleywise Health Emergency Medicine	4 weeks
Mayo Clinic Critical Care Medicine	4 weeks
Mayo Clinic Anesthesiology	2 weeks
Orthopedic Consults	3 weeks
Ultrasound	2 weeks
Emergency Medicine Service	1 week
Vacation	4 weeks

Second-year training rotations (PGY-2)

Rotation	Length
Mayo Clinic Emergency Medicine	19 weeks
St. Joseph’s Medical Center Trauma-Surgical Intensive Care Unit	6 weeks
Valleywise Health Emergency Medicine	4 weeks
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Pediatric Emergency Medicine	4 weeks
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix Obstetrics	4 weeks
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix Toxicology	3 weeks
Career Development Track Elective	4 weeks
Mayo Clinic Stroke Neurology	2 weeks
Ultrasound	1 week
Emergency Medicine Service	1 week
Vacation	4 weeks

Third-year training rotations (PGY-3)

Rotation	Length
Mayo Clinic Emergency Medicine	18 weeks
Valleywise Health Emergency Medicine	4 weeks
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Pediatric Emergency Medicine	4 weeks
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit	4 weeks
Mayo Clinic Critical Care Medicine	4 weeks
Emergency Medicine Selective	4 weeks
Career Development Track Elective	4 weeks
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Emergency Medicine	4 weeks
Elective	2 weeks
Vacation	4 weeks +

Fourth-year training rotations (PGY-4)

Rotation	Length
Mayo Clinic Emergency Medicine	21 weeks
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Pediatric Emergency Medicine	6 weeks
Mayo Clinic Critical Care Medicine	4 weeks
Emergency Medicine/Trauma Selective	4 weeks
Career Development Track Elective	4 weeks
Elective	4 weeks
Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine	2 weeks
Administration/Quality Improvement	2 weeks
Ultrasound	1 week
Vacation	4 weeks +

Intern orientation

Entering PGY-1, emergency medicine residents participate in the Intern Orientation rotation, which takes place during the first four weeks of PGY-1 academic year. This four-week rotation is designed to welcome, acclimate, and prepare PGY-1 residents for the clinical, professional, and personal demands of residency training. The rotation emphasizes foundational skill and knowledge-building, familiarity with the emergency department, and fostering early professional relationships within the residency and institution.

Emergency medicine

Residents rotate within the Mayo Clinic emergency department, which is located at the program’s primary clinical site in Phoenix, Arizona, during all four years of the Emergency Medicine Residency. The emergency department has 62 dedicated patient care rooms, including three major medical resuscitation bays. The emergency department sees more than 62,000 annual patient visits and has rapidly increased in patient volume, physical footprint, and acuity/complexity of patient care over the past 5-10 years, seeing volume growth of approximately 5-7% annually. Mayo Clinic’s emergency department is a tertiary care center that is home to complex patient care including advances in oncologic, hematologic, and transplant care. It is a nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center and offers comprehensive cardiac care including being a STEMI receiving center, performing cardiac catheterizations, and managing left ventricular assist devices and organ transplantation. It is a renowned teaching hospital, educating students from the Mayo Alix School of Medicine in Arizona and has multiple ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs.

Critical care medicine

The Mayo Clinic intensive care unit is located at the program’s primary clinical site in Phoenix, Arizona. Residents rotate during PGY-1, PGY-3, and PGY-4 years of the program. The intensive care unit has 48 beds and incorporates a multidisciplinary co-managed approach to critical care medicine. Residents will collaborate with an interdisciplinary critical care team and will be supervised by board-certified critical care faculty from various residency training backgrounds including emergency medicine, anesthesiology, internal medicine, and surgery. PGY-1 residents develop foundational skills in critical care, including ICU procedures (central line placement, arterial lines, intubation), ventilator and hemodynamic monitoring interpretation, and participation in multidisciplinary rounds and rapid responses. Seniors refine critical care management, triage consults, perform ICU procedures with proficiency, educate junior learners, and lead multidisciplinary family meetings and complex care discussions.

Ultrasound

The ultrasound rotation occurs at the residency’s primary clinical site, which has state-of-the-art ultrasonography equipment and the ability to transmit POCUS scans into the electronic health record for diagnostic and billing purposes. This rotation emphasizes foundational skills regarding indications, limitations, procedural performance, and interpretation of POCUS in the emergency department setting. The ultrasound rotation is led by fellowship-trained, board-certified emergency medicine ultrasound faculty and has dedicated time that spans across the first two years and culminates with a senior advanced ultrasound rotation during PGY-4 year. There is also optional elective time for advanced ultrasound education during senior years. Longitudinal ultrasound didactic and hands-on clinical POCUS learning opportunities occur throughout all residency years.

Emergency medical services

Our residency program offers robust and dynamic EMS and pre-hospital medicine experience. Our training includes both longitudinal exposure and dedicated block experiences, ensuring a deep and progressive understanding of pre-hospital care.

Residents will have one week of dedicated time during both PGY-1 and PGY-2 years to participate in core EMS experiences including ride-alongs with EMS crews, field shifts with medical directors or EMS supervisors, regional EMS dispatch center visit, and protocol review. Residents will also participate in large event or race medicine events (e.g., PGA Tour Phoenix Open, Phoenix Raceway).

In addition to the above educational experiences, residents will also participate in longitudinal EMS training including an annual EMS day during core didactics, mass-casualty incident preparation, and supervised, real-time, and online medical direction.

Residents with a particular passion for pre-hospital care may complete the EMS career development track, receiving one-on-one mentorship with EMS faculty and advanced training opportunities.

Anesthesiology

During this two-week rotation, PGY-1 residents will rotate with the Mayo Clinic Department of Anesthesiology, supervised by anesthesiology faculty. Residents will gain core skills in airway management, vascular access, and hemodynamic monitoring. They will learn common pharmacologic agents used in procedural sedation and anesthesia and be able to identify patient risk factors for complications.

Orthopedic consults

During this three-week rotation, PGY-1 residents rotate on the in-hospital orthopedic consult team. Residents will gain hands-on experience performing emergency department and inpatient consults, assisting with fracture and dislocation reductions, joint aspirations, and coordinating care of patients with orthopedic injuries or emergencies requiring admission, surgical intervention or arrangement of outpatient follow-up. Residents will work alongside orthopedic surgery attendings, fellows, and senior residents.

Sports medicine

During this two-week rotation, PGY-4 residents rotate with the primary care sports medicine clinic in Tempe, Arizona. Residents will join dual-trained emergency medicine/sports medicine faculty that have appointments and expertise in both the departments of sports medicine and emergency medicine.

Residents gain hands-on experience with acute and subacute musculoskeletal injury management and interdisciplinary coordination. Clinical experiences include follow-up for emergency department-treated injuries, advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound training, interpretation of other musculoskeletal imaging modalities, nerve block techniques, as well as joint injection and aspiration techniques.

For those interested in a career in sports medicine, a Sports Medicine Career Development Track is offered. Residents in this track receive dedicated one-on-one mentorship and additional opportunities, including providing sideline coverage for local high school and collegiate athletic teams. Mayo Clinic sports medicine faculty are the official team physicians providing coverage for Arizona State University athletics, offering residents exceptional exposure to high-level sports medicine practice.

Stroke neurology

This is a two-week rotation on the stroke neurology service at Mayo Clinic’s comprehensive stroke center. PGY-2 residents join the interdisciplinary stroke team, working closely with neurology attendings, fellows, and residents. They actively respond to Code Stroke activations and stroke neurology consultations. They participate in rapid bedside assessments, NIHSS scoring, and acute decision-making regarding thrombolytics and mechanical thrombectomy. In addition, residents assist in the care of patients throughout their hospitalization, gaining exposure to post-thrombolysis monitoring, secondary prevention strategies, and complications such as hemorrhagic transformation or cerebral edema. This rotation emphasizes systems-based care and provides valuable insight into how emergency stroke care transitions into inpatient management.

Administration/Quality improvement

This two-week rotation provides PGY-4 residents with dedicated time to engage deeply with hospital administrative leadership, participate in quality assurance projects, and contribute to patient safety and operational efficiency initiatives. Experiences include:

• Attendance at departmental leadership, operational, and quality committee meetings
• Active participation in at least one quality improvement initiative, including data collection, analysis, intervention design, and evaluation
• Lead a quality session at a combined monthly faculty and resident departmental meeting
• Observe emergency department leadership roles, including nursing supervisors and hospital administration

Phoenix Children’s Hospital Arrowhead Campus

Residents rotate at the PCH Arrowhead Campus pediatric emergency department for a total of 12 weeks across their PGY-1 and PGY-4 years. PGY-1 residents spend one 4-week block and one 2-week block gaining foundational experience in pediatric emergency medicine. PGY-4 residents spend two 3-week blocks refining and solidifying proficiency in the acute and emergent care of pediatric patients. Residents will work under the supervision of board-certified emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine physicians in a busy 30-bed pediatric emergency department that is a sister hospital to a large, tertiary-care academic pediatric hospital. PCH Arrowhead Campus has access to multiple pediatric sub-specialists and is home to nationally recognized faculty and educators. Senior residents will develop advanced clinical skills in pediatric emergency care, leading multidisciplinary teams, performing emergent procedures, and preparing for independent practice in pediatric emergency medicine settings.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital Thomas Campus

Residents rotate at the PCH Thomas Campus pediatric emergency department for a total of eight weeks, divided into one 4-week block during PGY-2 year and two 2-week blocks during PGY-3 year. Residents will work under the supervision of board-certified emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine physicians in a busy, academic pediatric emergency department. PCH’s main campus has a 68-bed emergency department and cares for over 100,000 pediatric patients annually. PCH is a Level 1 pediatric trauma center and tertiary care referral center with extensive sub-specialty resources. PCH is a renowned pediatric healthcare system, providing comprehensive care to children in Arizona and is home to nationally recognized faculty and educators. Residents build foundational skills in pediatric emergency care, including pediatric-specific history-taking, procedural skills, sedation, and communication with pediatric patients and families in a tertiary care setting.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital pediatric intensive care unit

This is a four-week rotation that offers hands-on experience in the pediatric intensive care unit at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, guided by faculty trained in pediatrics and critical care medicine. PCH is a renowned pediatric healthcare system, providing comprehensive care to children in Arizona. It is a tertiary care referral center with multiple sub-specialty resources. During this rotation, residents will assume primary responsibility for their patients under the supervision of the PICU fellow/attending. This will also include the opportunity to participate in and perform, with supervision, indicated procedures necessary for the care of their patients in the PICU. Residents develop proficiency in the evaluation and management of critically ill and injured pediatric patients.

Valleywise Health emergency medicine

Residents complete a four-week rotation within the Valleywise Health Medical Center emergency department each academic year during their PGY-1, PGY-2, and PGY-3 years. Valleywise Health Medical Center is a county hospital for Maricopa County and a safety-net healthcare system that is dedicated to caring for the underserved population of Phoenix. It has a strong emphasis on care of a vulnerable patient population with unique impacts of social determinants of health, resource-limited care, and management of penetrating trauma and burn injuries. It is a Level 1 trauma center and Arizona’s only nationally recognized burn center. Valleywise Health is also a public teaching hospital with an ACGME-accredited emergency medicine residency. During their Valleywise rotation, residents participate fully in all aspects of emergency care, working alongside Valleywise residents and faculty. This collaborative exchange enriches the training of residents at both institutions, allowing them to develop adaptability, broaden their clinical skills, and deepen their understanding of healthcare delivery across different systems.

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center trauma-surgical intensive care unit

This is a six-week rotation with the trauma/acute care surgery and surgical intensive care unit team at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, a busy Level 1 trauma center in central Phoenix. On this rotation, residents will cover trauma activations, assist with acute care surgery consultations, SICU admissions, as well as daily management and transfers. Residents will also have the opportunity to work with anesthesiology in the airway management of trauma activations as well as patients undergoing acute care surgical intervention. This rotation will provide an experience in the management of trauma and surgical patients across all acuity levels. Trauma activations, acute care surgery consults, and the SICU are supervised by the faculty of the Department of Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Surgery.

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix obstetrics

This is a four-week rotation with the labor and delivery team at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, a large tertiary care teaching hospital in central Phoenix. On this rotation, residents will work with BUMCP obstetrics and gynecology faculty physicians, participating in the urgent evaluation and management of obstetrics patients. This will include patients presenting to OB triage for evaluation of pregnancy-related complications, patients presenting for induction of labor, and patients presenting in active labor. Residents will also participate in the care of actively laboring patients, vaginal delivery and related procedural interventions, and postpartum care. Emergency medicine residents will perform all indicated procedures under supervision and manage patients admitted during their clinical shifts.

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix toxicology

During this three-week rotation, residents will work directly with the medical toxicology service at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. Medical toxicology has its own admitting service caring for patients from the observation unit to the intensive care unit. Residents will evaluate toxicology-related consults in the emergency department and inpatient units and respond to referrals from the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center. The rotation provides high-yield exposure to both common and rare toxicologic emergencies, including drug overdoses, envenomation, withdrawal syndromes, and toxic exposures. Residents will participate in bedside evaluations, clinical discussions, and daily toxicology rounds to deepen their understanding of toxicokinetics and antidotes. Residents will also participate in toxicology rounds, public health reporting, and collaboration with the poison control center.

Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital rural emergency medicine

PGY-3 residents rotate at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital emergency department for a four-week rural emergency medicine rotation. Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital is part of a larger tribal-run healthcare network, Gila River Health Care, committed to delivering comprehensive primary, specialty, emergency, and culturally respectful care to members of the Gila River Indian Community and surrounding areas. The emergency department sees approximately 30,000 patients annually with limited diagnostic and consultant resources. In addition to emergency department shifts, residents also participate in cultural sensitivity training and a minimum of one EMS ride-along with the Gila River Emergency Medical Services. Residents provide care to a diverse patient population in the greater Arizona community, while also gaining valuable learning experience in the practice of medicine in a resource-limited setting. Residents are exposed to a wide variety of medical conditions, while having cultural awareness and learning about social determinants of health.

Emergency medicine/trauma PGY-3 and PGY-4 selectives

Senior residents will have the opportunity to select amongst community, academic, or rural settings to gain exposure to emergency medicine or trauma care within differing clinical settings. See below for descriptions of established emergency medicine selective sites. We plan to continue to expand on the options for senior selectives in the future with input on inaugural resident preferences.

Emergency medicine at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota

Residents fulfill the responsibilities of a senior resident working in the emergency department at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester. This is a large academic tertiary care center and a Level 1 trauma center. It is the primary hospital serving the city of Rochester and also receives many transfers of complex and critically ill patients in a multi-state region. This rotation is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in an alternate and unique academic emergency department, while being exposed to medically complex and critically ill patients, including level one trauma patients and critically ill pediatric patients.

Emergency medicine at Mayo Clinic in Florida

Residents fulfill the responsibilities of a senior resident working in the emergency department at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. This is a large academic tertiary care center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center. This rotation is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in an alternate and unique emergency department, while being exposed to medically complex and critically ill patients.

St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center emergency medicine

St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is one of the busiest community adult emergency departments in the state of Arizona and is a Level 1 trauma center. It is also the emergency department for Barrow Neurological Center, a world-renowned center for neurosciences and research. This rotation is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in an alternate and unique emergency department, while being exposed to a high volume of critically ill patients, patients with neurologic emergencies, and patients of an underserved population. This rotation will also provide perspective on an alternate model of emergency department physician staffing by a private democratic physician-owned group. During this rotation, residents will be expected to lead the resuscitation of critically ill patients, while simultaneously managing the acute care of multiple patients, and assist attending physicians in overall departmental flow.

Winslow Indian Health Care Center/Dilkon Medical Center emergency medicine

Winslow Indian Health Care Center serves an estimated 190,000 Native Americans, most of whom are Navajo, and serves eight chapter areas in the southwest region of the Navajo Nation. The WIHCC also provides services to the people living in the border towns of Winslow.

Dilkon Medical Center has a rural emergency department that sees approximately 10,000-12,000 patients annually with limited diagnostic and consultant resources.

WIHCC urgent care is set up as an emergency department, and has capabilities to perform emergent interventions, including invasive airway interventions and giving thrombolytics for ischemic stroke. WIHCC’s urgent care also has its own ambulance system. The unit is not considered an emergency department because it is not open 24 hours, but otherwise functions as a low-resource, freestanding emergency department.

Residents complete shifts at both the DMC emergency department and the WIHCC urgent care, providing emergency care services to a diverse patient population in the greater Arizona community. Trainees gain valuable learning experience in the practice of medicine in a resource-limited setting.

Residents have a total of 18 weeks of elective time devoted to specific areas of interest as part of the Career Development Track and open electives. Emergency medicine has faculty with vast interests and areas of expertise that can help to craft additional, creative training opportunities for residents.

Career Development Track electives

During the Career Development Track curriculum, residents receive enhanced one-on-one mentorship from expert faculty, drawing from Mayo Clinic Arizona’s broad institutional strengths and specialized expertise. Residents are provided with 12 weeks of longitudinal, dedicated time across their residency (four weeks of CDT elective time during PGY-2, PGY-3 and PGY-4) to engage in focused experiences, projects, and electives that advance their career goals.

Additionally, residents have opportunities to pursue research, quality improvement initiatives, educational projects, and leadership development within their niche. These experiences are designed not only to provide advanced learning but also to strengthen each resident's professional portfolio for fellowship training, academic appointments, or leadership roles following graduation. This longitudinal, mentored approach ensures that every resident is empowered to leave residency with a strong professional identity, well-rounded clinical skills, and a solid foundation for future success.

The clinical and/or non-clinical educational experience of the CDT elective rotations will be variable depending on the CDT selection and goals and objectives written by each resident and their CDT director(s) and mentor(s).

CDT options include:

• Administration
• Critical care medicine
• Emergency medical services (EMS)
• Global health
• Integrative medicine
• Medical education
• Palliative care medicine
• Sports medicine
• Toxicology/Addiction medicine
• Ultrasound

The program encourages creativity and collaboration and is fully committed to supporting resident-driven initiatives and alternative track development. If a resident holds an interest in a CDT that is not listed above or has not yet been established, that resident and their chosen mentor may develop and submit a curriculum with illustrated rotation goals and objectives for approval through the program director and Mayo GME.

Each resident is expected to complete and disseminate a scholarly project (e.g., educational or research publication, presentation or workshop development at a national or international conference, book chapter writing, published quality improvement project, etc.) as a part of the CDT curriculum. Residents are given protected time (around 25% of CDT elective time) to dedicate to completion of a scholarly project. They are also given an additional week of protected time during the PGY-4 admin/QI rotation for completion of a mentored quality improvement project.

PGY-3 and PGY-4 electives

Senior electives are individualized rotations, in which educational goals and objectives vary and are created in a focused, self-driven manner by residents and faculty mentor(s). The clinical and/or non-clinical educational experience of this elective rotation is variable depending on the individualized rotation selection and goals and objectives written by each resident and their elective rotation director(s). Examples of potential elective opportunities include:

• Sports medicine
• Advanced ultrasound
• Research
• Administration/Operations/QI
• Hospital internal medicine
• Health professions education
• Social medicine
• Palliative care
• Global health
• EMS
• Wilderness medicine
• Integrative medicine
• Health policy and advocacy
• Addiction medicine
• Simulation
• Community emergency medicine

Should a resident have an elective rotation interest that is not listed above, they are encouraged to work in conjunction with the program director/associate program director(s) and a faculty mentor to create a new elective opportunity.

The Emergency Medicine Core Didactic Conference is held weekly on Wednesday mornings at the Mayo Clinic’s Phoenix site, typically between the hours of 7 a.m. and noon, and consists of high-yield educational experiences. Residents have protected time for attendance at the Emergency Medicine Core Conference during all rotations and are not scheduled for shifts between the hours of 7 a.m. and noon on Wednesdays.

All residents are expected to attend a minimum of 160 hours of didactic sessions annually. The residency offers a minimum of 230 hours of synchronous didactic sessions annually, as well as additional asynchronous educational opportunities.

Didactic experiences are designed to be interactive, offer variable delivery approaches, and include core content structured around the American Board of Emergency Medicine EM Model (which is used to determine content tested on for board certification examinations). Sessions include, but are not limited to, simulation, procedural training, case-based teaching, flipped classroom, game-based learning, experiential learning, spaced repetition learning, in situ simulation, board review preparation, journal club, quality improvement, and well-being-related sessions.

Emergency medicine residents receive education in emergency point-of-care ultrasound throughout their residency training. A variety of training experiences are provided to ensure graduates are equipped with the skills needed to integrate POCUS effectively and efficiently into the care they provide to their patients. Ultrasound training begins during the first year of residency and continues until graduation.

PGY-1 overview

PGY-1 residents are introduced to POCUS during the orientation block, where they attend an ultrasound bootcamp to review didactic training and practice hands-on guidance in various core POCUS topics.

During the PGY-1 year, residents have two dedicated weeks that are reserved for building a foundation of knowledge and proficiency in POCUS. This rotation includes online modules, ultrasound scanning shifts, and quality assessment scan review sessions. Residents receive feedback on their scanning performance throughout the rotation.

PGY-2 overview

Residents continue to build the foundation of POCUS through the continued completion of online modules and hands-on practice. One dedicated week is reserved for POCUS, with a focus on continued development in cardiac, abdominal, musculoskeletal, deep-vein thrombosis, biliary, and procedural topics. Advanced sessions on transesophageal echocardiogram and nerve blocks are also provided.

PGY-3 and PGY-4 overview

Senior residents continue to build proficiency in integrating POCUS into clinical practice longitudinally through participation in interactive didactic sessions, implementation of POCUS during emergency medicine shifts, and by mentoring and teaching POCUS skills to junior learners. Residents are able to efficiently incorporate findings from bedside scanning into medical decision making to provide optimal care for patients. Senior residents are expected to teach and support junior residents performing ultrasound scans.

If a resident wishes to complete an ultrasound elective or Career Development Track, advanced training can be tailored to specific interests.

Our program supports resident attendance at the following national emergency medicine conferences as a PGY cohort.

PGY-1-4: Regional/National/International conferences for presentation purposes

Residents are encouraged to submit scholarly and research projects to regional, national, and international conferences. Should a resident receive acceptance for presentation of a scholarly project or acceptance to lead/teach an educational session/workshop, Mayo Clinic will support travel and lodging accommodations.

Residents are specifically encouraged to submit work to emergency medicine conferences, including SAEM, AAEM, ACEP, CORD, and AzCEP.

Rising Chiefs PGY-3s: Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine

The CORD Academic Assembly serves as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and professional development within the field of emergency medicine education.

PGY-4s: American College of Emergency Physicians

The ACEP Scientific Assembly is the world's largest emergency medicine conference which features educational sessions, hands-on workshops, and research presentations, along with opportunities to connect and network with peers and industry leaders.

Our residents have robust research opportunities. Our goal is to train emergency physicians who not only practice evidence-based medicine but also contribute to the body of knowledge that shapes the future of emergency care.

Resident research curriculum

Our program features a longitudinal research curriculum designed to support the development of residents as clinician-investigators. Residents receive formal training in research methods, biostatistics, and evidence appraisal through structured didactics, journal club sessions, and one-on-one mentorship. Early in residency, residents are paired with experienced faculty mentors to guide them through the design and execution of scholarly projects.

Our curriculum includes four weeks of protected time for scholarly projects and pursuits.

Research infrastructure and support

Residents benefit from direct integration with the Mayo Clinic’s emergency department’s research infrastructure, which includes:

• Access to institutional data warehouses and electronic health record datasets
• Support from quantitative health sciences, including statisticians and data analysts
• Collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, which provides expertise in health systems research and implementation science

Residents are encouraged to present at regional and national meetings such as SAEM, ACEP, CORD, and AAEM, and many projects lead to peer-reviewed publications.

Teaching is a critical skill for leaders in emergency medicine. Our program offers structured and progressive opportunities for residents to develop skills as medical educators.

Residents engage in a variety of educational experiences, including:

• Formal didactics. Instructional sessions led by faculty with expertise in medical education, covering topics such as education theory, medical education research methodology, presentation skills, and strategies for clinical and bedside teaching.
• Mentorship of medical students. Residents across all postgraduate years may participate in the education and mentorship of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students, both during clinical shifts and through involvement with the Emergency Medicine Interest Group.
• Conference-based teaching. All residents are expected to design and deliver educational content during the Emergency Medicine Core Conference. In their PGY-3 and PGY-4 years, they also facilitate small group discussions and simulation-based learning sessions.
• Progressive bedside teaching roles. PGY-3 residents assume formal responsibilities for bedside teaching, focusing on junior learners including PGY-1 residents and medical students. In the PGY-4 year, residents take on enhanced roles as junior attendings, balancing patient care with teaching and supervision responsibilities, thereby gaining experience in managing department flow and leading clinical teams.
• Medical Education Career Development Track. Residents with a particular interest in academic medicine may choose the Medical Education CDT, which provides additional training, mentorship, and opportunities for scholarly activity and teaching.

These experiences collectively support the development of residents as future academic leaders and skilled clinician-educators in emergency medicine.

Residents are expected to meet the majority of ACGME procedural requirements via patient care experiences while rotating on clinical rotations. However, our program has designed several opportunities for additional procedural and simulation experiences to further increase procedural volume and educational experiences.

Simulation and procedural training are a cornerstone of the residency educational program. We integrate high-fidelity simulation, task trainers, and immersive team-based scenarios into the curriculum to ensure residents develop critical thinking, procedural proficiency, and communication skills essential for emergency care.

Additional procedural skills training

Residents gain hands-on experience with essential emergency procedures using:

• Task trainers for ultrasound-guided vascular access, lumbar puncture, and central line placement
• Airway trainers for endotracheal intubation, surgical airway management, and video laryngoscopy
• Cadaver labs for advanced procedural training and anatomy review

High-fidelity simulation

Residents participate in regular simulation sessions using high-fidelity mannequins and advanced audiovisual systems in the Mayo Clinic Simulation Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to replicate real-world clinical environments. Scenarios are tailored to reinforce core emergency medicine competencies. Each session is followed by structured debriefing to promote reflective learning, feedback, and growth.

Interdisciplinary and in-situ simulation

Residents engage in interdisciplinary simulations that mirror the collaborative nature of emergency medicine. These sessions bring together emergency medicine, nursing, pharmacy, trauma surgery, and other teams to refine communication and coordination in high-stakes situations.

In addition, in-situ simulations are conducted within the actual emergency department at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona to train under realistic conditions and evaluate team dynamics, workflows, and systems-based practice.

Simulation for professional development

Simulation is also used to teach and evaluate higher-level competencies such as:

• Team leadership in resuscitation
• Conflict resolution and professionalism
• Health equity and cultural humility
• Crisis resource management

Residents have the opportunity to participate in simulation research, develop educational scenarios, and present their simulation-based innovations at regional and national meetings.

Residents have unique opportunities to engage in global health and international emergency medicine, building on Mayo Clinic’s long-standing commitment to advancing care worldwide.

Global health electives and partnerships

The program offers elective rotations that expose residents to emergency care systems in diverse settings around the world. These experiences allow residents to develop skills in resource-limited medicine, cross-cultural communication, and systems-based practice while contributing meaningfully to patient care and medical education abroad.

Residents may pursue international electives through established Mayo Clinic partnerships or through collaborations with organizations focused on disaster response, humanitarian relief, and global health system development. Elective opportunities are tailored to individual interests and can include clinical service, education, or research components.

Global health curriculum and support

In addition to elective experiences, residents will receive structured global health didactic sessions and will have opportunities to receive mentorship from faculty with international health experience.

Residents interested in pursuing global health as a career focus may also engage in scholarly projects or quality improvement initiatives with international collaborators and may pursue a Career Development Track in Global Health.

Commitment to global collaboration

Whether serving patients abroad or participating in global research and education initiatives, our residency prepares residents to become thoughtful, culturally responsive physicians capable of contributing to global efforts in emergency care delivery. 

Call frequency

During emergency medicine rotations (4-week blocks), residents will typically work the following shifts/hours:

• PGY-1: 19-20 shifts per block
• PGY-2: 18-19 shifts per block
• PGY-3: 17-18 shifts per block
• PGY-4: 15-16 shifts per block

Shift length ranges from 8-10 hours during rotations (primarily nine hours). Most shifts stop taking new patients two hours before shift end-time and include one hour of overlap for completion of documentation and transition of care. Non-Mayo Clinic and off-service rotations may have varying hours. Work hours are to follow the Mayo Clinic residency work hours and education policy. 

Moonlighting

PGY-3 and PGY-4 residents are permitted to moonlight, based upon the department’s moonlighting policy. 

Primary training site

Residents spend a significant portion of their training at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, a tertiary care academic medical center in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Residents care for patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions, including complex conditions requiring oncologic, hematologic, cardiovascular, neurologic, and transplant care.

Mayo Clinic in Arizona is a robust teaching environment, educating students from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and supporting numerous residency and fellowship programs. This multidisciplinary environment gives emergency medicine residents opportunities to learn alongside trainees and faculty across a broad range of specialties.

The Mayo Clinic emergency department has 62 dedicated patient care rooms, including three major medical resuscitation bays, and sees more than 62,000 patient visits annually. Residents gain experience across a broad range of acuity and complexity in a growing emergency department.

Mayo Clinic in Arizona is a nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center and provides advanced cardiac care, including cardiac catheterization, left ventricular assist device management, and organ transplantation.

Participating clinical sites

To ensure a well-rounded clinical education, residents also rotate through several partnered healthcare institutions across Arizona:

• Phoenix Children’s Hospitals. Nationally recognized centers for pediatric care with a busy, Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and tertiary care pediatric referral center as well as community-based satellite pediatric hospitals and emergency departments.
• St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. Located in central Phoenix, this busy Level 1 Trauma Center offers exceptional trauma and neuroemergency exposure.
• Valleywise Health Medical Center. A Level 1 Trauma Center and home to Arizona’s only burn center. Residents will also rotate in the Valleywise Health emergency department, caring for an underserved patient population in a busy, safety-net healthcare system.
• Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. Residents gain valuable experience in medical toxicology, obstetrical, and emergency care for pregnant patients.
• Hu Hu Kam Memorial (Indian Health Services). Residents will rotate in a rural, low-resource setting to develop skills in rural emergency care and gain experience with a unique underserved population.

Mentorship

Our mentorship program is a structured, longitudinal initiative designed to support professional and personal development across all four years of training.  Our mentorship program will be built on the belief that career fulfillment and personal well-being are inseparable and that they both require intentional cultivation. Over the course of four years, residents will move through a developmental arc of orientation, skill building, leadership development and ultimately leading to launch and legacy.

Evaluation

Our residency program follows a comprehensive evaluation process designed to support resident development, ensure progressive growth towards independent practice, and meet all ACGME and institutional GME standards.

Residents are evaluated based on the core ACGME Emergency Medicine Milestones: patient care, medical knowledge, professionalism, communication skills, practice-based learning and improvement, and systems-based practice. Each rotation includes direct observation, formative feedback, and end-of-rotation written evaluations completed by supervising faculty.

Residents receive structured feedback regularly through multiple avenues that are compiled quarterly into the resident’s portfolio:

• Direct observation. Faculty assess clinical performance in real time, providing immediate teaching and feedback at the bedside.
• Shift evaluations. Clinical teaching faculty complete targeted post-shift evaluations by providing specific, milestone-linked, real-time written feedback after every Mayo Clinic teaching shift for the resident(s) they were supervising. This feedback will be immediately accessible to residents and is expected to be frequently reviewed and applied to improve subsequent clinical shifts.
• End-of-rotation evaluations (all non-Mayo Clinic rotations). Written evaluations summarize performance across the domains of clinical care, procedural skills, professionalism, and teamwork.
• 360 evaluations. Feedback from self, peers, nurses, interdisciplinary staff, and patients provides a broad perspective on professional behavior and communication. These 360 evaluations are completed twice annually.
• Procedure and case logs. Residents track key procedures and case experiences to ensure adequate exposure and skill acquisition. Although procedure logs are reviewed by mentors, APDs, and the PD semi-annually, residents are encouraged to update procedure and case logs frequently.
• Semiannual reviews. Twice per year, residents meet individually with the program leadership and mentor(s) to review their progress, reflect on strengths and growth areas, and create individualized learning plans.
• Clinical competency committee. A multidisciplinary group of core faculty reviews each resident’s performance semiannually to make Entrustable Professional Activities and formal milestone-based recommendations regarding advancement and trend towards readiness for independent practice.

The evaluation process is designed to be transparent, constructive, and aligned with our educational mission in order to help each resident reach their highest potential as a compassionate, skilled, and innovative emergency physician.

Faculty within the Department of Emergency Medicine are committed to excellence in patient care, education, and mentorship. Our faculty bring diverse expertise, with specialized training and practice in areas such as toxicology, research, medical education, simulation, ultrasound, administration, quality improvement, global health, EMS, race medicine, sports medicine, large-event medicine, and tactical medicine/SWAT operations. This broad range of expertise provides residents with valuable exposure to multiple emergency medicine subspecialties, ensuring well-rounded, comprehensive clinical education and mentorship. We are committed to delivering excellent clinical training in a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

Our faculty are nationally recognized leaders in their fields, with leadership roles in national and international professional organizations, and significant contributions to advancing emergency medicine education and innovation. Above all, our faculty are dedicated mentors who provide personalized guidance to residents, supporting their growth in clinical practice, academic pursuits, and personal well-being. This commitment helps position our graduates not only for competent clinical practice but also for success in fellowship training, clinical medicine, and/or leadership roles in emergency medicine.

	Lauren Querin, M.D., M.Ed. Residency Program Director Dr. Querin has specialized expertise in education, having completed a fellowship in medical education with a focus on graduate medical education. She holds a strong interest in competency-based training, mentorship, and fostering trainee resilience, career longevity, and professional development. Dr. Querin values meaningful connection, active engagement, and high-quality feedback. She is particularly passionate about individualizing training to align with each resident’s goals and strengths. She has held multiple mentorship and leadership roles in both graduate and undergraduate medical education, as well as on the national level with active involvement on educational committees and organizations. Outside of work, Dr. Querin stays busy with her husband (also an ED doc!), her two kids, and two dogs. She enjoys running (slowly) and short triathlons, as well as exploring new places with staycations and quick trips. Fun fact: Dr. Querin, standing at 5’2”, is the tallest female in her extended family.  View full profile
	Wayne Martini Jr., M.D. Associate Program Director Dr. Martini has interests in emergency medicine research, medical education, and health care analytics. He has authored multiple publications and enjoys working with medical students and residents from an education and research perspective. He is actively involved in the Arizona chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians and has received grant funding for his work. In his personal time, he enjoys playing with his kids, hiking, and preparing for his next D&D adventure. Fun fact: With a preschooler, toddler, and an infant at home, a real chunk of Dr. Martini’s week is spent as a human jungle gym and full-time bedtime-story narrator.  View full profile
	Cody Petrie, M.D. Associate Program Director Dr. Petrie is a dedicated emergency medicine physician with fellowship training and certification in primary care sports medicine. He is passionate about medical education and advancing evidence-based practices in emergency medicine. In addition to his work in the emergency department, Dr. Petrie serves as a team physician for Arizona State University and as a track physician for Phoenix Raceway. Outside of his professional roles, Dr. Petrie enjoys staying active with his family, exploring Arizona’s hiking trails, boating, and making the most of the southwest sunshine. Fun fact: Dr. Petrie enjoys overpriced coffee, vintage cars, and overanalyzing everyday purchases far beyond what most would consider reasonable. View full profile
	Jessica Komara, D.O. Associate Program Director Dr. Komara has an interest in medical education and quality improvement.  Dr. Komara is a member of the Emergency Medicine Quality Committee.  In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family, and she is passionate about nutrition and fitness.  Fun fact: Dr. Komara could eat Mexican food every single day. View full profile

	Patrick Kishi, M.D. Ultrasound Director Dr. Kishi is an emergency medicine physician with a strong interest in point-of-care ultrasound. He completed a fellowship in emergency medicine ultrasound and holds a Focused Practice Designation in Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound. Dr. Kishi has served as course director and faculty instructor in multiple national and international conferences. Outside of medicine, he enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with family. Fun fact: Dr. Kishi’s nickname in residency was “Hollywood.” View full profile
	Douglas Rappaport, M.D. Associate Chair for Education, Assistant Dean of Career Advising, Co-Clerkship Director Dr. Rappaport is an emergency medicine physician, medical educator, and assistant dean of career advising in the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. He also serves as the associate chair for education for the Department of Emergency Medicine, and the clerkship director for Emergency Medicine in Arizona. Dr. Rappaport’s professional and research interests include medical education, global health, global emergency medicine, and emergency department operations. Dr. Rappaport has been recognized with multiple teaching awards including the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Clinical Teacher of the Year 2022-2024, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Dean’s Distinguished Educator List 2024, SAEM Clerkship Director Young Educator of the Year Award 2023, and Mayo Clinic Teaching Excellence Award 2024. Fun fact: Dr. Rappaport loves soccer and spending time with his wife and three kids. View full profile
	Andrej Urumov, M.D. Dr. Urumov is an emergency medicine physician at Mayo Clinic where he serves as chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine. He holds the academic title of assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. Dr. Urumov earned his medical degree from Wayne State University in 2001, followed by an internship in internal medicine and a residency in emergency medicine at The George Washington University, completed in 2002 and 2005, respectively. His professional and scholarly interests include emergency department operations, healthcare quality improvement, and patient safety. He has authored publications and delivered presentations on these subjects at national and international conferences. Fun fact: Outside of work, Dr. Urumov enjoys hiking as a way to step away from the pace of the emergency department, recharge, and gain new perspectives on challenges both in and outside of medicine.  View full profile
	Connor O’Hare, M.D. Dr. Connor O'Hare is an emergency medicine physician with a dedication to improving patient care through innovative research and quality improvement, focusing on acute pulmonary embolism management. He is a graduate from the Healthcare Administration Scholars Program and the University of Michigan, where he gained expertise in operations, advocacy, and leadership. Dr. O'Hare's research focuses on enhancing patient outcomes in acute pulmonary embolism by refining risk stratification and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. Dr. O'Hare's research has been published in leading journals, including JAMA Network Open, Thrombosis Research, and Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, and has been presented at many national venues. Fun fact: Dr. O’Hare is a big coffee nerd.  View full profile
	Brigham Barzee, M.D. Dr. Barzee is an emergency medicine physician with particular interests in resident education, diagnostic and procedural point-of-care ultrasound, emergency airway management, and resuscitation in cardiac arrest. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in multiple sports and outdoor activities, including tennis, basketball, swimming, and hiking. Fun fact: Dr. Barzee is fluent in Korean. View full profile
	Scott Calder, D.O. Dr. Calder is an emergency medicine physician with a passion for medical education and wilderness medicine. Dr. Calder previously worked on ski patrol in Park City, Utah, and developed a strong interest in pre-hospital and austere care. He is currently pursuing fellowship training from the Academy of Wilderness Medicine. Additionally, he serves as the EMIG advisor for the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona. Dr. Calder also contributes to the preparation of emergency medicine residents for oral board examinations. He has worked with AAEM to prepare residency graduates for their examinations. Fun fact: Dr. Calder loves to cook, and he’s active and typically training for something ridiculous and competitive. View full profile
	James Kelley, M.D. Dr. James Kelley is an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and a consultant in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. His expertise centers on medical education with decades of experience in both graduate and medical school education most recently as co-clerkship director of the Emergency Medicine rotation with the Alix School of Medicine's arrival to Mayo Clinic Arizona in 2017. He has a particular interest in medical simulation and ultrasound education. Dr. Kelley is involved in numerous interdisciplinary clinical and academic groups within Mayo Clinic to include leadership as current staff president of the Officers and Councilors, a member of the Academy of Academic Excellence, Student Affairs Executive Committee and the Pediatric and Adolescent Subcommittee. Dr. Kelley was recently awarded the Teacher of the Year in 2025 by the graduating class of the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. Fun Fact: Dr. Kelley once worked as a cruise ship doctor.  View full profile

City living

Phoenix is a vibrant and rapidly growing city, now the fifth largest in the U.S. with a metro population of over 5 million. Known for its unique blend of urban energy and suburban comfort, Phoenix offers something for everyone — from dynamic downtown living to quieter residential neighborhoods. Mayo Clinic in Arizona’s clinical sites are conveniently located, and many of our residents live within a short 10–15-minute drive from work. Phoenix boasts a wide range of housing options to fit your lifestyle.

Weather and outdoor recreation

With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Phoenix is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Winters are mild and pleasant, offering an ideal setting for hiking, running, cycling, and exploring the desert landscapes. Phoenix is consistently ranked among the top cities for hiking and outdoor recreation, featuring over 180 city parks, 30,000 acres of desert preserves, and nearly 200 miles of trails. Whether you're climbing Camelback Mountain before a shift or enjoying a sunset hike on South Mountain, outdoor adventures are always close by.

Sports and culture

Phoenix offers a vibrant sports and cultural scene year-round. The city is home to major professional teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB, along with the energy of college athletics at nearby Arizona State University. Spring Training is a local tradition, with 15 Major League Baseball teams calling the Valley home each year. For those interested in the arts, Phoenix offers world-class performances at venues like the Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Ballet, and the historic Orpheum Theatre, along with countless concerts, festivals, and art walks throughout the year.

Food and dining

Phoenix’s culinary scene is diverse, innovative, and growing rapidly. From award-winning chefs to neighborhood gems, the city offers a wide array of dining experiences. Residents enjoy everything from authentic street tacos and trendy brunch spots to upscale farm-to-table restaurants and global cuisine. Whether you're celebrating after a night shift or enjoying a relaxed weekend meal, you’ll find plenty of options that suit every craving and budget. The local coffee, craft beer, and cocktail scenes are thriving as well, making Phoenix a true hidden gem for food lovers.

Fitness and wellness resources

As a resident at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, you’ll have access to a private, learners-only fitness center and wellness studio, conveniently located right on our Phoenix campus. In addition, Mayo residents and fellows receive discounted memberships to local gyms and fitness centers through PerkSpot, Mayo Clinic’s employee discount program. Beyond the gym, all Arizona trainees can participate in a variety of fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, and health seminars through the Department of Integrative Health and the Mayo Clinic Well-Being Program — offering even more ways to stay active and prioritize your health during residency.

Support for well-being

At Mayo Clinic, your well-being is a top priority. Our institution offers a wide range of resources designed to support your academic success, emotional health, financial literacy, and personal growth. Services include coaching and mentorship, interview preparation, and accommodations for learners with disabilities or health needs. Mental health services are readily available, including confidential counseling, stress management workshops, and burnout prevention programs. Additional enrichment sessions cover essential life skills such as budgeting, resilience building, and career development — helping you thrive both inside and outside of the hospital.

Community and connection

Mayo Clinic fosters a strong sense of community by offering opportunities for residents to connect beyond clinical training. Learners are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of campus groups, social events, and interest-based organizations. Residents can also join one or more Mayo Employee Resource Groups (MERGs) — employee-led affinity groups that promote belonging, cultural awareness, and an inclusive environment. MERGs provide valuable networking opportunities, mentorship, and personal growth experiences throughout your training. 

At Mayo Clinic in Arizona, the Department of Emergency Medicine is committed to building a residency program and workforce that reflects the diverse and vibrant community we serve. We believe that fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthens every aspect of our mission across Mayo’s three shields: patient care, research, and education. A wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enhances innovation, deepens research insights, improves patient outcomes, and helps create a more supportive, resilient healthcare environment.

This commitment is rooted in the vision of our founders. As Dr. William J. Mayo stated, "Within its walls all classes of people, the poor as well as the rich, without regard to color or creed, shall be cared for without discrimination." We continue to honor that promise today, striving to ensure that every patient, learner, and team member is welcomed, respected, and valued.

Our leadership is dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of a workforce that mirrors the community we serve. Our culture is guided by Mayo Clinic’s core values — Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Healing, Teamwork, Innovation, Excellence, and Stewardship — the principles known as RICH TIES. These values shape how we work together, how we care for patients, and how we grow as a community.