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Family Medicine residents enjoying a local restaurant

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 taking a yoga class at the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. 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. 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

Cardiovascular diseases fellow works on a computer at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The Office of Academic Support and Well-Being 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 Academic Support and Well-Being 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.

Community and family living in Rochester, Minnesota

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Rochester has been an incredible place to raise a family during residency. With three kids, my wife and I appreciate how family-friendly this city is—from the parks and trails to the community events, there's always something for the whole family to enjoy. The pace of life here lets us be present for the moments that matter most, and the warmth of the Mayo Clinic community makes it feel like our kids are growing up surrounded by an extended family.

A.J. Adducci, M.D.
PGY-2 Family Medicine resident

Having lived in rural, suburban, and very urban settings, Rochester strikes a balance I didn't expect. It offers the warmth and convenience of a small town while still providing plenty of events like Thursdays Downtown, parks, restaurants, and coffee shops to explore on your days off. What sets Rochester apart, though, is the resident community - living alongside colleagues who quickly become close friends makes it easy to feel at home from the very beginning!

Mackenzie Fannin, D.O.
PGY-2 Family Medicine resident

Rochester has been such a convenient place to live as a resident. It has the quaint, cozy feel of a college town with all the spots one could need to explore the outdoors, enjoy the sun and go searching for a treat—all within a 15-minute drive. I'm a big fan of the local produce, and the girls and I have an ever-growing list of new food spots to try!

Yoojin Kim, D.O.
PGY-2 Family Medicine resident