Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Anesthesiology Residency Program offers comprehensive training and exposure to a wide range of patients from healthy individuals to those with complex medical conditions, providing a broad clinical experience. The program is fully integrated, meaning residents complete all four years of anesthesiology training at Mayo Clinic, filled through a categorical match in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Program Highlights:

• Residents have the opportunity to provide anesthesia across a spectrum of cases, from minor surgeries to emergency thoracoabdominal aneurysms, within a Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center environment.
• Emphasis on a team approach and excellent communication between surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes.
• The program prepares graduates to manage all types of trauma cases, in particular, the complexities associated with blunt trauma.
• Mayo Clinic serves a diverse patient population, not only internationally but also as a referral center for the Midwest, ensuring residents experience a wide variety of conditions.

Application Process and Requirements:

• The program accepts applications from senior medical students and graduates through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®).
• Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications: Graduation from a medical school in the U.S. or Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, or from a college of osteopathic medicine in the U.S. accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, or from a medical school outside the U.S. or Canada with a current valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or holding a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction where the program is located.
• All positions are filled through the NRMP, with virtual interviews conducted between October and December.
• Mayo Clinic may sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas for well-qualified international medical graduates.

Curriculum and Training Highlights:

• Wide clinical experience with rotations at Mayo Clinic campuses in Jacksonville, Florida, and Scottsdale, Arizona.
• A variety of didactic training opportunities including core curriculum lectures, journal clubs, high fidelity simulation sessions, and more.
• Residents participate in research, subspecialty training, and have opportunities for moonlighting beyond the PGY-1 level.
• The "learner-forward" curriculum focuses on producing leaders in anesthesiology, both in academic medicine and private practice.

Additional Program Features:

• Emphasis on mentorship and career development, providing residents with faculty advisers to tailor their training toward career goals.
• The program offers a supportive learning environment with access to seminars by visiting professors and ample educational resources, including a comprehensive library system and an iPad for each resident.
• Opportunities for resident involvement in national and international committees and organizations.

Graduate Outcomes:

• About half to two-thirds of graduates pursue fellowship training in various anesthesiology subspecialties, supported by fellowship directors who are leaders in their fields.

This residency program promises a rich educational experience, immersive clinical training, and extensive research opportunities, setting a solid foundation for a career in anesthesiology.