Resident Life
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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 trainee, your physical and mental health is a priority to both Mayo Clinic and our department. You will have access to several resources to promote well-being, as well as time off clinical duties to attend appointments.
- Fitness centers
- Groups on campus
- Well-being
Fitness centers
Mayo Clinic residents or fellows can experience 24/7 free access to the Bill Hewitt Employee Wellness Center — opened in the summer of 2024 and spans 6,700 square feet with modern cardio machines, weight machines, free weights, a studio for live classes, and includes showers and locker rooms for convenience.
Additionally, residents or fellows at our three campuses get discounted membership fees to area gyms. In Jacksonville, Florida, residents and fellows can obtain an exclusive discount with the YMCA (several locations).
Groups on campus
Opportunities 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. 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
Well-being
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.
What I love most about the Urology Residency is the strong sense of camaraderie and close friendships I have developed with my co-residents. The town of Jacksonville provides a great quality of life for residents with beautiful weather and is in close proximity to the beach.
Ethan Wajswol, M.D.
Urology Resident, Class of 2025
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Jacksonville is beautiful with so many fun things to do, the Mayo Clinic facilities are stunning, and the residents and attendings have provided nothing short of a family-style welcoming. I am looking forward to the next five years!
Sarah Hampton, M.D.
Urology Resident, Class of 2027
My favorite quality of our program is the collegiality between the residents and attendings as well as the friendships shared between residents. The work-life balance is excellent and Jacksonville is a large, fast-growing beach-side city with plenty to offer for fun and relaxation.
Joshua Randolph, M.D.
Urology Resident, Class of 2026
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Belonging
At Mayo Clinic, we foster an inclusive working environment and embrace the diversity of all our trainees, faculty, staff, and patients. Our Office for Belonging offers tremendous resources to support our mission of maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all our employees, including our learners. We strive to provide culturally appropriate care and do our part to reduce healthcare disparities.
Healing the Emotional Lives of Peers (HELP) Program
In collaboration with the Office of Belonging and Employee Well-Being, HELP peer support is available to all employees who experience a stressful or traumatic event, including those who experience racism or discrimination in the workplace.
Learn more about the HELP Program
Request support for yourself or an affected employee and a peer supporter from the HELP Program will confidentially invite those involved to a supportive conversation, helping offload the emotional labor.
Visit the HELP Program intranet site (login required) for more information or to submit a request.
A day in the life photo gallery
At Mayo Clinic, your wellness is our priority. Explore just a few of the ways residents maintain balance between work and life responsibilities.