Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

The Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Residency Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota offers a comprehensive and diverse training experience. The program has a focus on caring for typical pediatric disorders while also exposing residents to patients with complex and rare conditions.

Residents at Mayo Clinic have the opportunity to work in continuity clinics, specialty clinics, and hospital settings. Faculty members are salaried at Mayo Clinic, providing a unique environment with no private physicians or patients. Residents have the primary role in patient care, with support from faculty and senior residents.

The program offers 13 categorical pediatric positions annually, with additional positions available in pediatrics-child neurology. Qualified graduates from accredited U.S. and Canadian medical schools are eligible to apply. Mayo Clinic emphasizes a structured curriculum that covers a wide range of pediatric specialties and clinical experiences.

Residents have the opportunity to rotate outside of Rochester through structured arrangements with children's hospitals in Arizona and Florida. International electives are also popular among residents, with scholarships provided to cover transportation and lodging costs.

The residency program includes didactic training, clinical supervision, and opportunities for research, teaching, and service. Residents participate in conferences, seminars, and teaching activities, with access to resources for scholarly projects. Opportunities for community service and involvement in various committees are also available.

Mayo Clinic's Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Residency Program provides a supportive and enriching environment for residents to develop skills, knowledge, and expertise in pediatric care. The program aims to prepare residents for successful careers in various practice settings, subspecialties, research, and academic endeavors.