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class="film-title">Rochester, Minnesota</span> <span class="film-copy">The Association in Rochester offers educational and social events such as financial education lectures, events for women in medicine, and a trainee welcome event.</span> </div> </a> </div> </section><section class="gen-content-column-wrapper"> <div class="gen-content-column general-content"> <span id="d.en.77842"></span>  <div><p>Founded in 1930, the Mayo Fellows' Association (MFA) offers a peer and social support network for trainees and their families with social events, athletics, and advocacy. Passionate about connecting communities and enriching the experience of trainees, the MFA helps maintain a vibrant relationship among trainees, institutional leadership, and alumni and works to promote excellence in the fields of medical education, research, and medical practice. The Association serves as an advocate for the educational, financial, and social concerns of MFA members, and helps promote an environment conducive to their moral, mental, and physical well-being.</p> <p>The roles of the Mayo Fellows' Association include:</p> <ul> <li>Being a liaison between staff and trainees</li> <li>Representing MCSGME on hospital education, quality, and wellness committees</li> <li>Organizing educational seminars, meetings, and social and family events</li> <li>Organizing the Educator of the Year awards</li> </ul></div> </div> </section><section class="tile-container grid-images is-full-bleed"><div class="no-link tile picture-tile circle" data-tile-id="tile-79863"><div class="tile-content"><picture><img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/512x512/filters:quality(75)/0x0:512x512/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/choosing-mayo-clinic/mayo-residents-and-fellows-association/500X500-Vyas.jpg" alt="Krishna Vyas, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.S."> </picture> </div></div><div class="no-link tile color-tile quote-tile white double-width" data-tile-id="tile-79862"><div class="tile-content"><span class="svg-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#quote-square" /></svg></span><blockquote><p>The MFA provides a forum to allow trainees to communicate and exchange information about their educational and work environment, and to promote well-being and personal and professional development. We understand the unique perspective of trainees and advocate for issues important to you. We look forward to serving you.</p></blockquote><p class="attribution"><strong>Krishna Vyas, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.S.</strong><br>Mayo Fellows' Association President, Plastic Surgery Integrated Resident at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota</p></div> </div><div class="no-link tile color-tile quote-tile white double-width" data-tile-id="tile-77837"><div class="tile-content"><span class="svg-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#quote-square" /></svg></span><blockquote><p>The Mayo Fellows' Association does a fantastic job at hosting events and seminars for residents and fellows, and working with MCSGME to enhance their experience. It is a wonderful opportunity!</p></blockquote><p class="attribution"><strong>Brady Laughlin, M.D.</strong><br>Radiation Oncology Resident at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona</p></div> </div><div class="no-link tile picture-tile circle" data-tile-id="tile-77841"><div class="tile-content"><picture><img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/512x512/filters:quality(75)/0x0:512x512/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/radiation-oncology-residency-arizona/brady-laughlin-md-512X512.jpg" alt="Radiation oncology resident Brady Laughlin, M.D."> </picture> </div></div><div class="no-link tile picture-tile circle" data-tile-id="tile-79680"><div class="tile-content"><picture><img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/512x512/filters:quality(75)/0x0:512x512/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/choosing-mayo-clinic/mayo-residents-and-fellows-association/512X512-Emily-Butts.jpg" alt="Emily Butts, M.D."> </picture> </div></div><div class="no-link tile color-tile quote-tile white double-width" data-tile-id="tile-79681"><div class="tile-content"><span class="svg-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#quote-square" /></svg></span><blockquote><p>The Mayo Fellows' Association has been a critical support system for residents and fellows at Mayo Clinic. 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