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Resident Life

Mayo Clinic Transitional Year residents working out together at the gym.

As a Transitional Year Resident at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, your wellness is our priority.

We are a tight-knit program that recognizes the strenuous nature of resident training and the importance of making sure our residents are healthy and happy. We have multiple resident events throughout the year that provide dedicated time for us to connect and relax outside of work. Free resources are also available for mental health support if needed.

Fitness centers

Fitness options at Mayo Clinic in ArizonaAs a resident or fellow at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, you have access to an exclusive learners-only gym and wellness center conveniently located on the Phoenix campus. Additionally, Mayo Clinic residents or fellows at our three campuses get discounted membership fees to area gyms through PerkSpot, the Mayo Clinic employee discount program.

All Arizona learners can also sign up to take fitness classes and health workshops through the department of Integrative Health or through the Mayo Clinic Well-Being program.

Groups on campus

Trainees at the MERG fairOpportunities 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 have the opportunity to join a Mayo Employee Resource Group (MERG) at any time during their training program. Current MERGs on the Phoenix/Scottsdale campus in Arizona include groups based on African, Asian, and Latino heritage as well as groups focused on veterans, global health, leadership development, 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 and Inclusion

At Mayo Clinic, we’re committed to recruiting a diverse workforce, including women, those traditionally underrepresented in medicine, and LGBTI trainees in order to provide the best care for our diverse community.

As a trainee, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of: 

  • Regularly scheduled Women in Medicine events, with participation by women leaders across the institution.
  • Mayo Employee Resource Groups (MERGs) celebrate, support, and encourage diversity among employees. Mayo Clinic provides financial and administrative support and resources to ensure each group's success. Every MERG also has an executive sponsor who serves as a mentor and advocate for the group's programs and activities. MERG groups include:
    • African Descendants MERG
    • Asian Connections MERG
    • disABILITY MERG
    • eMERging Leaders MERG
    • Global MERG
    • GLOW MERG
    • Latinos (Hispanic) MERG
    • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Community MERG
    • Yellow Ribbon Veterans MERG
  • The OUTList — an internal resource created by the LGBTI MERG that promotes community, visibility, and mentoring among Mayo Clinic's faculty, staff, and trainees by identifying LGBTI mentors within Mayo Clinic interested in being a resource for others.
  • The Mayo Clinic Trainee Diversity & Inclusion Committee, a group that recruits and mentors applicants from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine.
Mayo Clinic Transitional Year residents hiking together in Phoenix, Arizona.
Transitional year residents stand together at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona.
Transitional year residents hiking in Phoenix, Arizona.

Life in Phoenix

Our residents love the beautiful scenery and opportunities for adventure that Arizona has to offer, as well as the big city entertainment and diverse restaurants in the Phoenix area. Our beautiful and rugged landscape offers year-round recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking, and biking. In Downtown Phoenix, you'll enjoy an eclectic art scene, sports arenas, concert venues, and endless dining options, and many of our fellows love the nightlife scene in Scottdale's entertainment district.

A day in the life photo gallery

Explore just a few ways residents maintain balance between work responsibilities and hobbies, family, and friends outside of the clinic.

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