Belonging and Inclusion
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We endeavor to create and maintain a diverse, vibrant, collaborative, learner-centered community which promotes the growth of future colleagues and the advancement of our field. We are all responsible to and for our community which in turn provides a solid clinical foundation and encourages individual development, while fostering an environment of scholarly inquisitiveness, commitment to excellence, and creativity.
The Psychiatry Residency's vision statement and commitment to belonging
Fit of applicants
We strongly encourage all applicants to apply to our program, including those from groups who are underrepresented in medicine.
- Just as Mayo Clinic hires consulting staff who are active in at least two of our three shields of excellence: clinical care, education, and research, we are looking for residents who agree that clinical excellence is enhanced via engaging in scholarly activity while educating the next generation of psychiatrists.
- Competitive applicants are those who are interested in receiving advanced training in a variety of activities including clinical work, research, education, and leadership.
- The structure and content of our residency emphasizes interdisciplinary science and practice. Successful residents are individuals who are collaborative, conscientious, and self-directed.
Review process
We aim to ensure a fair review of applications. To minimize bias, applications are reviewed independently by a panel of faculty and residents. Favorable ratings are given to applicants who demonstrate the potential to one day contribute to our field.
Fostering belonging and inclusion in our residency and at Mayo Clinic
We strive to recruit and develop clinical leaders that are representative of our broader community and to foster a culture of safety and belonging for all staff, students, and patients. We are all responsible to and for our community which in turn provides a solid clinical foundation and encourages individual development, while fostering an environment of scholarly inquisitiveness, commitment to excellence, and creativity.
Our faculty includes individuals from diverse cultural and clinical training backgrounds. Our program values facilitating personally and professionally supportive and affirming relationships between residents and faculty. Many of our faculty members welcome the opportunity to provide professional mentorship to minority fellows, residents, and junior colleagues. Many of our faculty, fellows, and residents are active members in professional national organizations that champion issues of inclusion and health equity.
Resources
As an institution, Mayo Clinic is committed to fostering a culture of safety and belonging, creating an environment where all individuals feel welcomed, included, and respected. There is no tolerance for the harassment or discrimination of trainees, clinicians, or staff. Additional information and resources on initiatives and community groups at Mayo Clinic are available.
- Office for Education Belonging
- Committees
- MERGs
- The OUTList
Office for Education Belonging
Every year, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science enrolls more than 4,000 learners from around the nation representing the breadth and depth of diversity that is prevalent in our patient base and in the communities we serve. This office supports those diverse learners.
Internally, the Office for Education Belonging hosts frequent virtual discussions and provides a weekly newsletter to learners and employees titled "EverybodyIN." OEDEI also provides more than 20 programs for students from a variety of diverse backgrounds and students historically underrepresented in medicine and science. Learn more about the Office for Education Belonging.
Committees
As a resident, you'll have the opportunity to be a part of:
- The Department of Psychiatry and Psychology Belonging Committee
- The Mayo Clinic Trainee Belonging Committee, a group that recruits and mentors applicants from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine
MERGs
Mayo Employee Resource Groups (MERGs) are employee-led affinity groups to promote belonging, increase cultural awareness, and foster an environment of respect and inclusivity. Any Mayo Clinic employee can join a group of interest and choose their level of involvement.
The OUTList
The OUTList is an internal resource created by the LGBTI MERG that promotes community, visibility, and mentoring among Mayo's faculty, staff, and trainees by identifying mentors within Mayo Clinic interested in being a resource for others. All Mayo employees are welcome to contact individuals on the OUTList for advice and networking.
Cultural competency training
Cultural competency is a foundational professional competency for psychiatrists and is, therefore, integral to all training experiences throughout residency, as reflected in formal evaluation of training milestones. In addition to didactic seminars, formal training includes residents’ completion of a course in cross-cultural communication to enhance training in implementing culturally appropriate communication strategies for assessment, intervention, consultation, and research. This course takes place in the simulation center. Residents engage with patient-actors of diverse backgrounds, are observed in real-time, and receive immediate feedback from facilitators.
Class-specific seminars offer a space for thoughtful conversations about cultural topics and issues relevant to clinical practice, research, teaching, and training. These meetings allow for supportive, non-judgmental, and inclusive conversations about challenging and thought-provoking cultural issues. These are also a space where trainees reflect upon and challenge individual and systemic biases. One of the goals of these meetings is to discuss complex clinical situations, and incorporate new learnings into our clinical work, research, and teaching.
Research
In the Residency Program specifically, and the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology more broadly, we aspire to foster a diverse community of investigators and ensure our clinical trial accruals accurately reflect the diversity of our patient population. Please see individual bios regarding publications and research interests.