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Resident Life

A group of Neurologic Surgery residents and faculty at an event in Florida

Wellness initiatives

Our residents love all that Mayo Clinic and Jacksonville have to offer. We'll support you both inside and outside of the Mayo Clinic campus and ensure your work/life balance. As a resident, your physical and mental health is a priority to both Mayo Clinic and our department.

Fitness centers

Trainees exercising in a studioMayo Clinic residents or fellows at our three campuses get discounted membership fees to area gyms.

Residents and fellows have access to exclusive discounts with the YMCA in Jacksonville, Florida, which has several locations.

Coming in 2024, Mayo Clinic will have its own newly built facility on campus.

Groups on campus

Mayo Employee Resource Group (MERG) in FloridaOpportunities 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 will have the opportunity to join a Mayo Employee Resource Group (MERG) at any time during their training program. Current MERGs on the Florida campus include groups based on African, Asian, and Latino heritage as well as groups focused on veterans, global health volunteering, professional development, family resources and events, 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.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Mayo Clinic, we foster an inclusive working environment and embrace the diversity of all of our trainees, faculty, staff, and patients. Our Office for Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers tremendous resources to support our mission of maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all of our employees, including our learners. We strive to provide culturally appropriate care and do our part to reduce health care disparities.

Mayo Clinic employees part of a MERG in Jacksonville, Florida

MERGs in Jacksonville, Florida

Mayo Clinic employees lead Mayo Employee Resource Groups (MERGs), which are employee-organized groups that form around a common dimension of diversity. Click the link to watch a video about active MERGs at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

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