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Our firm belief that the needs of the patient come first is the foundation of a culture that unites every healthcare provider, scientist, student, and trainee in a singular mission to provide hope and healing to the world — one person at a time.</p> <p style="font-size: 1.25rem;">We take note of where you came from and what led you here. Everything we do is centered around mentoring you in medical research and patient care to have the impact you’ve always known you could have.</p> <h3>Rankings and awards</h3> <p style="font-size: 1.25rem;">When you choose Mayo Clinic, you’re not just choosing a place. You’re choosing a diverse community that exists to maximize your potential and advance healthcare through innovation and discovery. Over the years, Mayo Clinic and its schools have earned a number of honors that describe the environment you'll learn in.</p></div> </div> </section><section class="tile-container grid-images slider"><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/quality/top-ranked" target="_blank"class="tile color-tile blue no-icon"><div class="tile-content "><h3>#1</h3><p>best hospital in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota, and top-ranked in more specialties than any other hospital (U.S. News, 2024-25)</p></div> </a><a href="https://timesupfoundation.org/work/times-up-healthcare/" target="_blank"class="tile color-tile no-icon"><div class="tile-content "><h3>Leading the way</h3><p>Mayo Clinic is a founding signatory for TIME'S UP Healthcare, dedicated to creating a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment.</p></div> </a><a href="https://residency.doximity.com/institutions/260173-mayo-clinic-college-of-medicine-and-science" target="_blank"class="tile color-tile blue no-icon"><div class="tile-content "><h3>Top residency programs</h3><p>14 Mayo Clinic programs rank in the top 10 of their specialty according to Doximity. </p></div> </a><a href="https://www.fair360.com/top-50-list/2024/" target="_blank"class="tile color-tile no-icon"><div class="tile-content "><h3>Diverse</h3><p>Ranked on three specialty lists on Fair360's Top 50 Companies for Fairness (2024)</p></div> </a><a href="https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-large-employers/?sh=1aba95f67b66" target="_blank"class="tile color-tile blue no-icon"><div class="tile-content "><h3>Top employer</h3><p>Ranked No. 3 by Forbes on its 2023 list of America's Best Large Employers.</p></div> </a></section><section class="gen-content-column-wrapper"> <div class="gen-content-column general-content"> <span id="d.en.58250"></span>  <div><p> </p> <h2>You'll turn your calling into a career at the best hospital in the nation</h2> <p style="font-size: 1.25rem;">Designed to educate the leaders of tomorrow, we use our history as a blueprint and continue to follow the principles that have guided us since our inception more than 150 years ago. We are driven by science, energized by education, and relentlessly focused on patient care.</p></div> </div> </section><section class="fifty-fifty image-left white " aria-label="Healthcare isn’t static and neither are we"> <span id="d.en.58246"></span> <figure> <img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x720/filters:quality(75)/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/choosing-mayo-clinic/choosing-mayo-clinic_3872560_0071_fifty-fifty.jpg" alt="Medical students engage in a clinical anatomy experience."> </figure> <article > <h3>Healthcare isn’t static and neither are we</h3> <p>Mayo Clinic is at the forefront of healthcare discovery and innovation, and we bring that to the classroom — faster. All of our learners have the opportunity to participate in Mayo’s breakthrough medical research and are challenged to pioneer new scientific discoveries.</p> </article> </section><section class="fifty-fifty image-left white " aria-label="3 campuses, 5 schools, unlimited learning opportunities"> <span id="d.en.58249"></span> <figure> <img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x720/filters:quality(75)/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/choosing-mayo-clinic/mayo-clinic-3-locations-blue-720.jpg" alt="Map of Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota"> </figure> <article > <h3>3 campuses, 5 schools, unlimited learning opportunities</h3> <p>From common to complex, learners do more and have access to more. They interact with diverse patient populations with a broad spectrum of medical conditions in multiple care settings.</p> </article> </section><section class="gen-content-column-wrapper"> <div class="gen-content-column general-content"> <span id="d.en.58251"></span>  <div><p> </p> <h2>Be part of a community that challenges you to become your best</h2> <p style="font-size: 1.25rem;">Between your fellow students, faculty, and mentors, our programs attract leading scholars and diverse minds from around the world to shape the future of medicine.</p></div> </div> </section><section class="fifty-fifty image-left white " aria-label="World-class faculty and mentors"> <span id="d.en.58247"></span> <figure> <img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x720/filters:quality(75)/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/choosing-mayo-clinic/choosing-mayo-clinic-research-3277652_0011-fiftyfifty.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic researcher examining specimen in laboratory with student"> </figure> <article > <h3>World-class faculty and mentors</h3> <p>Our faculty members are leading physicians and researchers working on the greatest medical challenges of our time. They are passionate teachers, committed to providing mentorship and guidance through every step of training to ensure your success.</p> </article> </section><section class="fifty-fifty image-left white " aria-label="Focus on your wellness and well-being"> <span id="d.en.58243"></span> <figure> <img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x720/filters:quality(75)/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/choosing-mayo-clinic/choosing-mayo-clinic-wellness-3194056_0296-fiftyfifty.jpg" alt="A woman walks on the beach with her doggo."> </figure> <article > <h3>Focus on your wellness and well-being</h3> <p>Taking steps to address burnout and improve wellness through a variety of initiatives continues to be one of our main priorities in order to ensure your long-term success.</p> </article> </section><section class="fifty-fifty image-left white " aria-label="Bringing diverse minds together"> <span id="d.en.58248"></span> <figure> <img loading="lazy" src="https://pxl-mayoedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x720/filters:quality(75)/prod01/channel_2/media/mccms/content-assets/about/choosing-mayo-clinic/choosing-mayo-clinic-learning-3723733_0163-fiftyfifty.jpg" alt="Mayo Clinic faculty member teaching students in anatomy lab"> </figure> <article > <h3>Bringing diverse minds together</h3> <p>Our learners come from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 80 countries. We rely on your unique experiences and vantage points to drive the future of equitable patient care.</p> </article> </section><section class="gen-content-column-wrapper"> <div class="gen-content-column general-content"> <span id="d.en.58241"></span>  <div><p> </p> <h2>A chance to become the healthcare provider you’ve always wanted to be</h2> <p style="font-size: 1.25rem;">There isn’t one right way to be an excellent healthcare provider. We don’t educate students to fit a mold or teach to provide care in one specific way. 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