Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Jacksonville) Program

The Urology Residency program at Mayo Clinic's Jacksonville campus in Florida is designed to deliver high-quality, compassionate healthcare in a multispecialty academic institution. The program aims to create a comprehensive clinical learning environment suited for residents to cultivate their skills and knowledge toward their future surgical practice. The program encapsulates a five-year curriculum that melds rigorous clinical training with extensive surgical practice under an innovative mentorship model.

Program Overview

The Urology Residency at Mayo Clinic offers a robust framework for clinical, educational, and research opportunities. The program's leadership emphasizes a culture of teamwork, respect, and a commitment to surgical quality and safety, positioning their Urology Department as a leading provider of uro-surgical care in the Southeast. The program's structure includes:

• Mentor-based training with personalized two-month rotations.
• A Chief Resident transition to practice rotation, allowing clinical independence through half-days of clinic and surgery.
• Access to advanced facilities like the Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Simulation Center and state-of-the-art technologies such as da Vinci Robotics.
• A strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through the "EverybodyIN" program, highlighting Mayo's commitment to increasing leadership diversity and improving health equity.

Curriculum Structure

Residents undergo a thorough educational experience starting from PGY-1, which includes rotations in various fields such as general surgery, colorectal surgery, plastic surgery, surgical ICU, renal transplant, and uro-gynecology surgery. The curriculum is structured to escalate the responsibility and complexity of cases as residents progress through the program:

• PGY-1: The first half focuses on surgical fundamentals and rotations in multiple disciplines, transitioning into adult urology by January.
• PGY-2: Concentration on urology with a focus on uropathology and management fundamentals, including specialized training in pediatric urology.
• PGY-3 and PGY-4: Intensive exposure to endourology, female urology, urodynamics, infertility, and urologic oncology. Residents undertake focused rotations under mentorship.
• PGY-5: This final year, termed the Transition to Independent Clinical Practice, involves direct management of adult urology cases, chief resident duties, and overseeing junior residents.

Research Opportunities

Research engagement is integral to the residency experience, where residents collaborate with faculty to conduct clinical research and prepare abstracts for meetings like the Southeastern Section and American Urological Association. Even though the Jacksonville campus lacks specific basic science laboratories, a Research Administrator supports residents in navigating Institutional Review Board submissions, emphasizing ethical research conduct as a required yearly module for all staff and residents.

Competitiveness and Application Requirements

The Urology Residency at Mayo Clinic is known for being competitive yet welcoming to a diverse applicant pool, including DO and international medical graduates (IMGs). The program accepts three PGY-1 positions annually. Outside of application through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS), the program also has specific application timelines and requirements such as the submission of all documents by mid-October. Notably, the program participates in Preference Signaling to enhance the applicant experience.

Visa Support

For international candidates, the program offers sponsorship for various types of visas, thereby facilitating the entry of qualified residents into the United States to undertake this specialty training.

Resident Life and Wellness

Mayo Clinic is dedicated to maintaining the wellness of its residents through resources that promote a balanced work-life environment. Residents have access to fitness facilities and a variety of campus groups that foster social connections. The focus on mental and emotional well-being includes academic advising, counseling, and wellness workshops covering essential life skills, financial planning, and resiliency.

Graduate Outcomes

The success of graduates is a defining feature of the Urology Residency at Mayo Clinic. Approximately 40% of graduates proceed to fellowships, while a significant majority join private practices or remain in academic settings, often in leadership roles. Alumni praise the mentorship experience and the program's comprehensive clinical exposure, which ensures they are well-prepared to excel in their careers.