Research opportunities

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 opportunities

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.

International opportunities

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.