Category Archives: International

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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Mayo Graduate Student – Trip to West Africa

December 13th, 2011 - 2:29 pm

Jason O’Grady, M.D. went to West Africa as part of the Mayo International Heath Program within the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education. He recounts his experience in this video.   New Sharing Mayo Clinic blogpost: : Mayo Graduate Student … Continue reading →

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International Praise for Mayo Clinic’s Nicotine Dependence Center

November 14th, 2011 - 3:30 pm

Meet Mr. Hussein Hatata, lung cancer survivor, who praises the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependency Center for helping him to quit smoking.

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Early Detection Key for Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus

June 7th, 2011 - 4:49 pm

Benny Andújar has traveled a long way from his native Utuado, Puerto Rico, to tell an important story. “Cancer doesn’t always send a warning,” Andújar says about his experience with a precancerous condition called Barrett’s esophagus.  A routine endoscopy gave … Continue reading →

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A first of its kind surgery

February 24th, 2011 - 2:00 pm

The below article comes from our Sharing Mayo Clinic print publication: Three years ago, when Janis Ollson, now 32, was pregnant with her second child, she experienced agonizing back pain. But, unlike the back pain she had during her first … Continue reading →

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A Miracle for Daniela

February 18th, 2011 - 6:41 pm

Photo: Daniela, pictured top left, enjoys time with her brothers and sister at our home in Ecuador after her procedure at Mayo Clinic. Written by her parents, Juan and Victoria (Ecuador): My wife Victoria has always believed in miracles. I … Continue reading →

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A Mayo Moment with a "Woman Cut in Half"

December 20th, 2010 - 11:43 am

A big part of the reason for Sharing Mayo Clinic is to give Mayo patients the opportunity to share their stories of how Mayo has changed their lives. It’s inspiring for employees to hear about the difference we make together … Continue reading →

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Helping the Girls of the Congo – Overview

November 23rd, 2010 - 7:00 am

For those of you wanting to read through the entire series or for those wanting to find a specific part you may have missed, here is an overview post including links to all the series parts. Part One Part Two Part Three Part … Continue reading →

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Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Fourteen

November 22nd, 2010 - 3:24 pm

Phil Fischer, M.D. is one of the Mayo Clinic physicians who recently went to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the video interview below, Dr. Fischer offers a personal reflection on the trip. He also explains the potential for … Continue reading →

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