Category Archives: Education

Mayo Graduate Student – Trip to Ecuador

December 22nd, 2011 - 8:47 am

Amy Saleh, M.D. went to Ecuador as part of the Mayo International Heath Program within the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education. She recounts this surgical trip experience, where they focused on children with cleft lip and cleft palate.

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Mayo International Health Program Testimony – Experience in Kenya

December 19th, 2011 - 11:07 am

Mira Keddis, M.D. was originally from Egypt, went to Texas for her medical school training, and came to Mayo Clinic for her residency training. Then, the Mayo International Health Program (MIHP) offered her the opportunity to travel abroad as part … Continue reading →

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Employees Encouraged by Professional Development Benefit

December 7th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Have you ever thought about going back to school, but put it off for financial reasons? Mayo Clinic offers employees assistance for professional development. The program is offered as a benefit for Mayo Clinic employees and reimburses education expenses related … Continue reading →

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My First Mayo Moments

November 15th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Every year, Mayo Clinic’s Public Affairs department welcomes a handful of university students who come to get some real world communications experience. The interns may be assigned any number of tasks, from drafting newsletter articles to handing out programs at … Continue reading →

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Take advantage of Patient Education Classes

September 24th, 2010 - 6:00 am

The Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center at Mayo Clinic offers a variety of classes for Mayo Clinic patients and employees. Classes include: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong Managing Your Weight Preparing for Surgery Relaxation … Continue reading →

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Searching for health information? Help is available

September 22nd, 2010 - 6:00 am

Stop in at the Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center at Mayo Clinic for help find reliable health information. Knowledgeable and helpful staff members listen to your needs, find relevant resources, and help you gather health information before and after … Continue reading →

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Sharing nursing knowledge

August 11th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Nurse publishing can significantly impact the quality of life for a patient. As registered nurses, we coordinate the care of our patients every day; however, we also impact patient care through collegial information sharing. The article, “Carnitine Deficiency: Implications for OR Nurses,” … Continue reading →

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Being a Clinical Nurse Educator in the Surgical ICU

June 22nd, 2010 - 6:00 am

Teamwork is critical in Mayo Clinic’s Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU). Working right alongside the team of physicians, Clinical Nurse Educators work to plan and prep for the nursing skills associated with new processes and the use of the unit’s … Continue reading →

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Teens + Mayo Health Education = new visual, colorful and engaging design

June 17th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Mayo Clinic’s teen patient education print materials have a new look. The goal of this new design is to help teens engage and take responsibility for their health care and lifestyle choices. The new design includes: Colorful pages Age-specific photos … Continue reading →

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Visit Mayo Clinic’s Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center

June 4th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Each year, more than 70,000 Mayo Clinic patients and their family members and friends visit the Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center. The Center houses a health information library with medical models and exhibits and offers classes taught by skilled … Continue reading →

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