Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Residency (Minnesota) - Residencies and Fellowships - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science

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At Mayo Clinic, you will have...

World-class clinical training. Residents train at Mayo Clinic, the No. 1 hospital in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report) and a six-time “World’s Best Hospital” (Newsweek), with hands-on experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 1 Children’s Surgical Center, learning directly from world-renowned pediatric specialists.
Individualized training. Residents tap into our program’s flexibility and the incredible resources of Mayo Clinic to tailor their training to their future goals, including primary care, subspecialty care, research, medical education, global health, and anything they can imagine.
- Research pathways: Pursue your academic interests with multiple research pathways, each offering tailored mentorship and dedicated resources (ABP accelerated research pathway, ABP integrated research pathway, clinician investigator track, and NIH-funded StARR program)
- Academic support: Access a full spectrum of academic support including: travel reimbursement and paid time off for conferences, research presentations, and continuing education. Residents also benefit from individualized academic coaching, test-taking strategies, organization and time-management support, AMBOSS+ board preparation, and professional document review to help you excel throughout your training.
- Global health: Electives with personalized mentorship, strong institutional partnerships, and substantial scholarship support through the Mayo International Health Program (MIHP) for hands-on experience serving underserved communities worldwide.
- Leadership development: Select residents can participate in the Residency Leadership Academy, a program that offers immersive leadership training through interactive sessions, small-group projects, and close mentorship from national and institutional leaders. Participants build key leadership skills, create interdisciplinary connections, and gain direct exposure to top executives and thought leaders from Mayo Clinic and beyond.
- Diverse elective opportunities: Customize your training with a wide array of clinical and non-clinical electives, including options in healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence, healthcare delivery science, medical journalism, and more, so you can explore and develop unique skills.
Residency Coaching Program. Our trained faculty coaches provide individualized, longitudinal support to help residents develop their professional identities as pediatricians and master adaptive learners. Through meaningful coaching relationships, residents receive guidance and encouragement to reach their highest potential in both career development and lifelong learning
A community of practice. Residents develop close-knit relationships with their co-residents both within and beyond the clinical space. They build a strong supportive network for their career in pediatrics.

Overview: Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Residency

Get an inside look

At Mayo, you’re joining more than just a program—you’re joining a supportive, vibrant community that will help you grow personally and professionally. Explore our campus and the spaces you’ll call home during your training, and discover life in Rochester as residents share their favorite places and activities.

Mayo Clinic Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Residency Tour

Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine resident meets with a patient

Your training experience

As a resident at Mayo Clinic, you'll have access to robust clinical and educational resources. You'll find support both inside and outside of the campus to promote physical and mental wellness and ensure your work/life balance.

More about the curriculum

More about life as a resident

Director's welcome

We encourage your growth as an individual, and with our program's numerous elective opportunities, we pride ourselves on our ability to tailor a program to your unique skills, passions, and training needs.

Accreditation

The Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Residency is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Certification

Every resident who has successfully completed the Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Residency has been eligible for American Board of Pediatrics certification.

Frequently asked questions (and answers)

What is the patient mix?

Bread and Butter Care for Our Community and Complex Referrals from Around the Globe

At Mayo Clinic Children’s, more than 260 pediatric specialists across 70+ programs care for a richly diverse patient population: approximately 80 percent of our patients are local — where children speak more than 80 languages in our public schools and 40 percent are on government-assisted plans — while referrals arrive from all 50 states and more than 60 countries each year.

Our residency curriculum blends hands-on mastery of everyday pediatric conditions in continuity clinics and core rotations with focused exposure to complex and rare disorders through specialty services and diagnostic referrals—preparing you for both excellent generalist practice and competitive fellowship opportunities.

How are teams structured?

Residents as Team Leaders and Primary Providers

At Mayo Clinic Children’s, residents are the primary physicians for their patients, in both outpatient clinics and inpatient wards, ensuring you lead care from day one.

Senior residents (PGY 2/3') lead teams of one to three interns, with dedicated supervision and support from faculty physicians, advanced practice providers, and pediatric fellows. Continuity clinic panels are yours independently to establish longitudinal relationships. During specialty rotations, you’ll work one-on-one with attendings, fostering close mentorships and organic professional relationships.

Can residents rotate outside of Rochester?

Yes!

Our residents have access to a wide range of elective opportunities beyond Rochester, both within the United States and internationally.

We have established relationships with children’s hospitals in Arizona and Florida and the Sanford Health System in North and South Dakota , as well as an immersive experience at the Indian Health Service in Tuba City, Arizona. These structured experiences offer residents the chance to gain valuable experience in different clinical environments and geographic regions outside the Mayo system.

For those interested in community-based practice, residents can rotate through the Mayo Clinic Health System, a network of regional hospitals and clinics In Minnesota and Wisconsin. These rotations offer a firsthand look at pediatric care in smaller, community-based settings. Transportation, lodging, and licensure are all provided.

International electives are also a popular option. Many residents pursue global experiences through the Mayo International Health Program, which offers immersive opportunities in resource-limited settings.

Scholarships are provided, and typically cover the cost of transportation and lodging.