Welcome to orientation for Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix, Arizona

We're excited you have chosen this campus for your Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education (MCSGME) residency or fellowship training program! We're your partner and a resource to ensure the successful completion of your training.

You'll need to complete the orientation program before training starts. Orientation introduces Mayo Clinic's values, principles, and mission and the role of MCSGME. An email from MedHub (our residency management system) will be sent to you with your assigned orientation date and other pertinent information. Review the emailed information and this orientation website for the tasks that need to be completed before orientation and the items that must be brought to orientation.

We look forward to your arrival and are confident your training will be enjoyable and educationally rewarding.

Senior associate dean's message

Welcome to the Mayo Clinic family! You have been accepted to a training position because of what you have achieved thus far in your career. We believe that you have the ability to be successful as a trainee and a future leader in your field. Our mission is to provide you with the necessary training and support to help you achieve your goals.

The Mayo Clinic model of care utilizes clinical skills, research, and education to further our primary value “the needs of the patient comes first.”  There is great emphasis on interprofessional teamwork and mutual respect, which is one of the cornerstones of the culture at Mayo Clinic. The institution is known for excellence in healthcare and our goal is to support you while you train to become national and international leaders in your respective fields.

You will learn, first-hand from world leaders in your field of study, will have access to research and educational opportunities – both intramural and extramural – and will have extensive support for academic, health, and personal growth. Our program directors and associate program directors provide a robust curriculum that will ensure you receive the highest level of training. Our education program coordinators will provide individualized assistance with administrative and licensing requirements and have become the nurturers and “listening ears” for many of our trainees and their families.

We have a very active Mayo Fellows’ Association (MFA). The MFA leaders participate in the monthly Graduate Education Committee (GEC) meetings and collaborate closely with me.

Unique educational experiences are offered including the Mayo International Health Program which provides trainees with experience and participation in global health care. Trainees have opportunities to participate in the care of populations who are underserved in our community.

We encourage our learners to participate in committees such as the GEC, Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), Quality subcommittee, Program Evaluation Committee (PEC), and morbidity and mortality. We hear your voices. If you are interested in participating in any Mayo Clinic committee, you can reach out to the committee chair directly or via your faculty/program director to find out about any openings. Always be on the lookout for leadership opportunities – be it within the institution or extramural (including your regional and national clinical societies).

We are in an exciting growth phase at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. We look forward to welcoming you into our fabulous environment and hope you enjoy the incredible journey you are about to embark on.

Nitin Mishra, M.B.B.S., M.P.H.
Senior Associate Dean, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education