Tag Archives: Education

Patient Spreads Hope Beyond Borders

February 7th, 2012 - 8:00 am

Deborah Maina is on a mission to educate women about breast cancer. Growing up in the village of Embu in Kenya, where healthcare information was not common, Maina, 43, a breast cancer survivor, is committed to bring education to her … Continue reading →

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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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Patient Education Wins National Awards

November 12th, 2010 - 12:00 pm

Mayo Clinic’s Section of Patient Education won eight 2010 National Health Information Awards.  The educational material was created with team collaboration from various clinical areas and Media Support Services. Winners earned gold, bronze or merit awards. Booklets Pressure Relief Maneuvers … Continue reading →

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Learning through Academic Competitions

April 13th, 2009 - 7:56 am

Education has always been a part of my life. Beyond being a student at various times of my life, I have worked in the field of education almost my entire career. Here at Mayo Clinic, I consult with and assist … Continue reading →

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Teamwork: More than Just Words

March 11th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Teamwork at Mayo Clinic; it is more than just a word. It’s the very foundation of who we are. Although Dr. William J. (a.k.a. Dr. Will) Mayo and Dr. Charles H. (a.k.a. Dr. Charlie) Mayo were brothers, they were also … Continue reading →

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Simulation Training: Mastering New Skills in the Medical Profession

February 26th, 2009 - 6:00 am

We live in an ever-changing world. Whether we are at home or at work, we feel the need to constantly upgrade and learn more. Gone, for the most part, are the days of televisions without remotes…the ones with a dial … Continue reading →

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