Resident Life
Wellness initiatives
As a trainee, your physical and mental health is a priority to both 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.
- Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center
- Groups on campus
- Well-being
Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center
Trainees have access to the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center (DAHLC), which is located on both Mayo Clinic campuses (downtown and Saint Marys) in Rochester, Minnesota. This state-of-the-art fitness facility offers basic classes (including free weights, stretching, cardio, and more), drop-in classes, evaluation services, group training, virtual personal training, and virtual wellness coaching.
Membership to the DAHLC is available at a low cost to trainees and their families through payroll deduction.
Video: Dan Abraham Health Living Center
Video: A look inside the Dan Abraham Health Living Center
Groups on campus
Several groups on campus help you connect with other fellows and their families, such as the Mayo Fellows Association, the Mayo Families' Connection, and Mayo Employee Resource Groups. These groups help enhance your training by providing and organizing wellness initiatives and social activities.
Workshops for spouses and significant others are also available.
Well-being
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.
Life in Rochester
Our residents love the small town safety and conveniences paired with the big city entertainment and diverse restaurants that Rochester has to offer. With live concerts, craft breweries, and over 3,500 acres of parks and trails, it's never hard to find something to do. See the video and learn more about why residents love to call Rochester home.
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Community and family living in Rochester, Minnesota
My fiancée and I were pleasantly surprised on how much Rochester has to offer. We love to spend time outdoors, whether on the many miles of trails or visiting the local city/county festivals - there is a great number of things to do in this city we now call home.
Spencer Hofschulte-Beck, D.O.
PGY-2 Family Medicine resident
Rochester has been the perfect place to make life as a resident convenient. It is big enough to have a variety of stores, restaurants, green spaces and trails but everything you need is within a 10-minute drive and there is rarely traffic. We love Thursdays Downtown in the summer!
Katherine Spurlock, D.O.
PGY-2 Family Medicine resident
The people at Mayo Clinic and in Rochester really showcase the spirit of the midwest and the values the Mayo brothers set established so many years ago. The kindness, welcoming attitude and the needs of the patient above everything else is palpable in the soul of this town and everyday is a wonderful experience of life, love, healing, laughter and growth
Ebuka Ibuoka, M.D.
PGY-2 Family Medicine resident