Items Tagged ‘Education’
July 11, 2017
From Living on One Meal a Day to a Fellowship at Mayo Clinic
Bucking tradition and her mother’s wishes, Salma Patel, M.D., traveled to the U.S. from Tanzania with just $500 to cover her college costs. Through hard work and determination, Dr. Patel became what she had dreamed of being. She shares her story here.
April 27, 2015
Celebrating Nurse Anesthetist Education — Florence Henderson, Specialist in Ether Anesthesia
Written by Joan Hunziker Dean To recognize the 125th anniversary of nurse anesthetist education and the role of nurse anesthetist at Mayo Clinic, Sharing Mayo Clinic will include a series of vignettes highlighting influential Mayo Clinic nurse anesthetists. Those featured received their education at Mayo Clinic and went on to be instrumental in providing anesthesia education […]
Tags: Education, Florence Henderson, History, Nurse Anesthetists
January 26, 2015
Celebrating Nurse Anesthetist Education – Alice Magaw (1860-1928): Mother of Anesthesia
To recognize the 125th anniversary of nurse anesthetist education and the role of nurse anesthetist at Mayo Clinic, Sharing Mayo Clinic will include a special series of posts throughout the coming year. These vignettes will describe how nurse anesthesia education has changed over time and will highlight influential Mayo Clinic nurse anesthetists. Those featured received […]
Tags: Alice Magaw, Education, History, Nurse Anesthetists
December 1, 2014
Celebrating Nurse Anesthetist Education – Edith Graham Mayo
To recognize the 125th anniversary of nurse anesthetist education and the role of nurse anesthetist at Mayo Clinic, Sharing Mayo Clinic will include a special series of posts throughout the coming year. These vignettes will describe how nurse anesthesia education has changed over time and will highlight influential Mayo Clinic nurse anesthetists. Those featured received […]
Tags: Edith Graham Mayo, Education, History, Nurse Anesthetists
March 1, 2013
Prenatal Education Class: A special relationship between 3 moms and daughters
By MakalaArce 
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 my husband and I up for every baby class offered! We soon began the six […]
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February 7, 2012
Patient Spreads Hope Beyond Borders
By MakalaArce
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 home country. With positive attitude and determination, Maina has transformed her diagnosis into an opportunity […]
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December 22, 2011
Mayo Graduate Student – Trip to Ecuador
By MakalaArce
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.
Tags: Amy Saleh, cleft lip, cleft palate, Ecuador, Education, Graduate, health program, international, Mayo, student, Surgery
December 19, 2011
Mayo International Health Program Testimony – Experience in Kenya
By MakalaArce
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 of her education. In the below video, she relays lessons learned from her trip to […]
Tags: Africa, Education, fellowship, Graduate, health program, international, Kenya, Mayo Clinic, medical, MIHP, Mira Keddis, residency
December 13, 2011
Mayo Graduate Student – Trip to West Africa
By MakalaArce
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 – Trip to West Africa sharing.mayoclinic.org/2011/12/13/may… — Mayo Clinic (@MayoClinic) December 13, 2011
Tags: Education, fellowship, graduate school, health program, international, Jason O'Grady, Mayo Clinic, MIHP, residency, student, Togo, West Africa
November 12, 2010
Patient Education Wins National Awards
By amy 
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 (MC6479), Bronze Teens + Living Well: Staying Healthy & Safe (MC5727-02), Bronze Pediatric Cohlear Implants […]
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