Category Archives: Education

Prenatal Education Class: A special relationship between 3 moms and daughters


In the Winter of 2011, my husband Cameron and I (Megan Rask) were expecting our first child. We were beyond thrilled! I had been doing my care with the midwives at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Of course, I wanted to sign … Continue reading

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Career Influenced by The Mayo Clinic and an Alligator


My wife, Marion, and I are both third generation natives of Florida. And so, heading up to Minnesota in our old Volkswagen bug for my three year residency at Mayo Clinic seemed like an adventure to the north pole. We … Continue reading

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From resident to fellow…in social media.


Social media can be a scary, intimidating thing. The Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media offers hands-on, rigorous training sessions to those who would like to apply social media to their work and make it a little less scary. Anyone … Continue reading

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Just Keep Trying: Kids and Positive Airway Pressure Therapy


The Patient Education video titled Just Keep Trying: Kids and Positive Airway Pressure Therapy (PAP) helps kids understand how important it is to use PAP.  Several kids share their experience about getting used to the therapy machine and that it … Continue reading

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Mayo International Health Program Testimony – Experience in Bangladesh


Spouses, Drs. Niles and Rachel Batdorf, traveled to Malumghat, Bangladesh to broaden their education and to meet, learn, and work with people from another culture.  This was made possible through the Mayo International Health Program within the Mayo School of … Continue reading

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Mayo Graduate Student – Trip to Ecuador


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. Share/Bookmark

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Mayo International Health Program Testimony – Experience in Kenya


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


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


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


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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