Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: No fixed deadlines; application timing depends on residency/fellowship program approval
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 to support travel and basic living expenses for international rotations
Summary: Provides Mayo Clinic residents, fellows, and learners financial support for elective rotations in underserved international communities to enhance clinical skills and cultural awareness.
Description
The Mayo International Health Program offers Mayo Clinic residents, fellows, and learners the opportunity to pursue elective clinical rotations in underserved international communities. This program aims to train the next generation of leaders in academic and clinical medicine by providing meaningful experiences serving populations with limited healthcare access.
Selected participants receive up to $3,000 in financial support to help cover travel and basic living expenses. The rotations are well-planned and mentored, ensuring a structured and educational experience.
Key benefits of participation include:
- Hands-on clinical care experience with underserved patients
- Exposure to diseases uncommon in Western medicine
- Enhanced cultural awareness through immersion in new environments
- Improved skills in history taking and physical examination
- Understanding cost-effective care delivery in resource-limited settings
This program is integral to broadening clinical perspectives and fostering leadership in global health.
Due Dates
- There are no fixed application deadlines.
- Participation requires approval from the applicant’s Mayo Clinic residency or fellowship program director or dean.
- Interested candidates should coordinate with their program for timing and application procedures.
Funding Amount
- Up to $3,000 per participant.
- Funds are intended to defray travel and basic living expenses during the international elective rotation.
Eligibility
- Must be a current Mayo Clinic resident, fellow, or learner.
- Approval from the program director or dean is required prior to application.
- Open to those affiliated with Mayo Clinic training programs in Minnesota, Arizona, or Florida.
Application Process
- Candidates must obtain approval from their program leadership.
- Detailed application instructions and requirements are provided through Mayo Clinic’s residency and fellowship offices.
- Additional resources and guidance are available on the program website.
Additional Information
- Rotations are carefully planned and mentored to maximize educational value.
- The program emphasizes service to underserved populations and global health leadership development.
- Participants gain exposure to diverse clinical conditions and healthcare delivery models.
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Contact Information
| Contact Person | Michelle Pederson |
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| Program | Mayo International Health Program |
| Institution | Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education |
| Address | Siebens Building, 12th Floor, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905 |
| Phone | 507-538-3432 |
| Email | pederson.michelle@mayo.edu |