Specialty Tracks
Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, our residents will be able to enjoy carefully designed specialty tracks. The tracks were developed based on resident feedback on which areas of emergency medicine they enjoy, and which fellowships they are planning to pursue. In addition, tracks were also developed based on clinical expertise at Mayo and to meet the expanding scope of Emergency Medicine.
Specialty tracks are designed to deepen your knowledge of specific areas of emergency medicine, and, in some cases, prepare you for fellowship match. Like a “minor” in college, tracks are offered to all residents but are not required for graduation.
At the end of PGY1, interested residents will be encouraged to apply to one of the specialty tracks that will be done during the post graduate years 2, 3, and 4, to allow for longitudinal experience and engagement throughout your development as an emergency physician. Upon enrollment, all tracks will result in access to additional educational and mentorship resources, leadership roles and a certificate of completion.
Some of the elective and selective time will be used to accommodate track activities including clinical rotations, third-party learning resources, trips abroad and to national conferences, and much more. Generally, residents are encouraged to participate in one track during their training, except for the Indigenous People’s Health Curriculum, that is specially designed to be taken in combination with most tracks as well as by itself.
Our team works hard on offering additional opportunities every year, and we anticipate developing more tracks options the future. As of next academic year, the following tracks will be available:
- Clinical Innovation and Informatics
- Critical Care Medicine
- Education
- Emergency Medical Services
- Global Health
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Research
- Indigenous People’s Health Curriculum (mini track)
Track descriptions
Clinical Innovation and Informatics Track
Join our Clinical Innovation and Informatics Track at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and become a leader in healthcare innovation and digital health. Experience a robust curriculum in telemedicine, AI, and clinical informatics, with opportunities for research, specialized courses, and national conference presentations.
Unlock the future of emergency medicine with our Clinical Innovation and Informatics Track. Designed for residents passionate about healthcare innovation, digital health, and clinical informatics, this track offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares you for a pioneering career in these dynamic fields.
What you’ll experience:
- Clinical excellence: Dive into telemedicine and AI applications through a tailored longitudinal and elective-based curriculum.
- Educational opportunities: Develop skills in programming, electronic medical records, and healthcare innovation through both internal and third-party educational resources.
- Research focus: Engage in a streamlined research process, from conceptualization to publication, with dedicated mentorship and support.
- Administrative insight: Participate in digital health administration and operations within the emergency department, providing a holistic view of the field.
Program highlights:
- Longitudinal engagement: Present annual digital health innovations at EM journal clubs and engage in clinical informatics interest groups within SAEM and ACEP.
- Telemedicine exposure: Experience hands-on telemedicine shifts and elective rotations, enhancing your practical knowledge.
- Prestigious courses: Access cutting-edge courses such as the Mayo Clinic Clinical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Microcredential course and EPIC physician builder course.
- Research and conferences: Present your research at national conferences.
Join the Clinical Innovation and Informatics Track to revolutionize emergency medicine through innovation, research, and technology.
Critical Care Track
Elevate your expertise in managing critically ill patients with our Critical Care Track at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. This track offers expanded hands-on ICU experience, educational development, and research opportunities, preparing you for a specialized career in emergency medicine and/or a critical care fellowship via both anesthesia and internal medicine pathways. This track has two versions: for those interested in pursuing fellowship, and those looking to expand their EM-CCM knowledge and skills without fellowship enrollment.
Prepare to excel in managing critically ill patients with our comprehensive Critical Care Track. This track is designed for residents passionate about critical care and offers expanded training, research opportunities, and hands-on experience to build foundational skills for a career in emergency medicine with a focus on critical care.
What you'll experience:
- Clinical excellence: Gain hands-on experience through MICU rotations, ventilator management shifts, and elective opportunities.
- Educational development: Engage in curriculum development, lead sessions, and deliver critical care education at EM Grand Rounds and Beyond ACLS.
- Research focus: Participate in critical care-related research or quality improvement projects and present your work locally or at national conferences.
- Professional involvement: Network in critical care interest groups, attend ACEP Critical Care section meetings, and receive mentorship from our experienced EM-CCM faculty.
Program highlights:
- Annual activities: Lead high octane Beyond ACLS educational sessions and participate in longitudinal shifts with our highly experienced MICU respiratory therapy colleagues.
- Rotations and electives: Complete essential rotations in MICU, CCU, vascular and ECMO-focused ICUs with specialized electives in pulmonology, interventional pulmonology, and cardiology.
- Conference opportunities: Attend and present at national conferences with sponsored attendance and protected time.
Join the Critical Care Track to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become a leader in managing critically ill patients and advance your career in emergency medicine and qualify for all critical care fellowship pathways.
Education Track
Develop your expertise as a medical educator with our Education Track at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. This track offers comprehensive training in teaching and curriculum development, with opportunities for educational research, preparing you to become a leader in medical education.
Enhance your career in medical education with our Education Track. Designed for residents passionate about teaching and learning, this track provides extensive opportunities for educational leadership, curriculum development, and research in medical education.
What you'll experience:
- Educational excellence: Expand your understanding of teaching methods, adult learning theory, and learner feedback through structured educational sessions and workshops.
- Curriculum development: Play a key role in creating and implementing educational activities, including organizing didactics and procedural sessions.
- Research opportunities: Engage in medical education-related research or quality improvement projects, presenting your findings at local or national conferences.
- Professional involvement: Build a network of medical education peers through local education work and participation in national meetings.
Program highlights:
- Annual activities: Participate in education faculty journal club meetings, Mayo Clinic’s Education Science and Scholarship Symposium, and Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Science (OASES) meetings.
- Teaching opportunities: Take on leadership roles in educational activities such as Airway Foundations, Beyond ACLS, Intern Academy, and various procedural workshops.
- Specialized education: Attend the Mayo Simulation Instructor Development Course and engage in "Residents as Teachers" sessions.
- Conference opportunities: Attend and present at national conferences like CORD and ACGME, with supported attendance and protected time.
Join the Education Track to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as an educational leader in emergency medicine.
EMS Track
Expand your emergency medicine skills with our EMS Track at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. This track offers enhanced training in EMS medical direction, field experience, and event medicine, preparing you for a leadership role in emergency medical services.
Enhance your career in emergency medical services with our EMS Track. Designed for residents passionate about EMS, this track provides extensive opportunities for field experience, medical direction, and education in EMS, equipping you with the skills to excel in this dynamic field.
What you'll experience:
- Field experience: Gain hands-on experience through flight shifts, ALS ambulance rides, and participation in community paramedics programs.
- Medical direction: Develop skills in providing high-quality medical direction, authoring EMS guidelines, and understanding the nuances of EMS education and regulation.
- Educational development: Engage in teaching opportunities, curriculum development for paramedic education, and deliver lectures during EM residency didactics.
- Event medicine: Participate in event medicine activities, such as Country Jam, Med City Marathon, and Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour concert.
Program highlights:
- Annual activities: Attend and participate in case/run reviews, EMS fellowship lectures, and division meetings.
- Specialized education: Attend the NAEMSP three-day medical director course and deliver a capstone lecture in EMS topics during the PGY4 year.
- Conference opportunities: Present at national conferences like NAEMSP, with supported attendance and protected time.
Join the EMS Track to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become a leader in emergency medical services and advance your career in emergency medicine.
Global Health Track
Expand your horizons with the Global Health Track at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. This track offers immersive international experiences, comprehensive global health education, and unique research opportunities, preparing you for a career in emergency medicine with a global perspective.
Broaden your emergency medicine expertise with our Global Health Track. Designed for residents passionate about global health, this track provides a diverse range of experiences, from international rotations to global health education, equipping you with the skills to practice emergency medicine worldwide.
What you'll experience:
- Clinical excellence: Participate in international rotations, providing hands-on experience in diverse healthcare settings.
- Educational development: Engage in global health education through specialized courses, seminars, and workshops.
- Research focus: Conduct research on global health issues, with opportunities to present your findings at national and international conferences.
- Professional involvement: Build collaborative partnerships, develop cultural competency, and engage in global health projects with international partners.
Program highlights:
- Annual activities: Attend global health simulation sessions, complete the Harvard Humanitarian Academy course, and participate in Mayo Clinic International Health Program events.
- Teaching opportunities: Organize and lead international conferences and educational events, such as the Mayo Clinic-Univalle Intern Academy in Bolivia.
- Specialized education: Access courses and workshops on global health topics, including the John Hopkins Health Emergencies in Large Populations (HELP) course.
- Conference opportunities: Present your research at global health conferences and participate in national and international educational events.
Join the Global Health Track to gain invaluable international experience, expand your knowledge, and prepare for a fulfilling career in emergency medicine with a global impact.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Track
Enhance your expertise in pediatric emergency care with our Pediatric Emergency Medicine Track at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. This track offers comprehensive clinical, educational, and research opportunities, preparing you to become a leader in pediatric emergency medicine in your future practice.
Specialize in pediatric emergency care with our Pediatric Emergency Medicine Track. Designed for residents passionate about pediatric care, this track provides extensive clinical experiences, educational development, and research opportunities to prepare you for a successful career in Emergency Medicine with an expanded area of expertise in pediatric emergency care.
What you'll experience:
- Clinical excellence: Broaden your clinical skills through elective rotations in acute care pediatrics, general and inpatient pediatrics, and pediatric subspecialties.
- Educational development: Engage in pediatric-specific educational projects, simulation sessions, and didactic presentations, both as a learner and teacher.
- Research focus: Conduct and present pediatric-specific research projects, supported by departmental and institutional experts.
- Administrative insight: Gain knowledge in pediatric emergency department administration, emphasizing pediatric readiness and multidisciplinary approaches.
Program highlights:
- Annual activities: Assist with the Pediatric Acute Care Course and develop pediatric educational projects for various levels of learners.
- Simulation sessions: Collaborate with simulation medicine faculty to develop and administer pediatric simulation sessions, creating your own scenarios in later years.
- Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced PEM mentors through quarterly group meetings and tailored mentorship plans.
- Elective and rotations: Participate in specialized electives, including pediatric mental health, radiology, orthopedics, cardiology, and opportunities for pediatric flight team shifts.
- Conference opportunities: Present your research at national conferences with sponsored attendance and protected time.
Join the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Track to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in pediatric emergency care and advance your career in emergency medicine.
Research Track
Advance your academic career with the Research Track at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. This track offers comprehensive training in research methodology, grant writing, scientific writing and publication, preparing you to become a leader in emergency medicine research.
Elevate your research skills with our Research Track. Designed for residents passionate about advancing the field of medicine through research, this track provides extensive opportunities in research methodology, grant writing, and scholarly publication, preparing you for a successful career in emergency medicine research.
What you'll experience:
- Research excellence: Participate in research workshops, grant writing courses, and intensive research educational offerings like ARMED and Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS).
- Educational development: Engage in online courses, journal clubs, and mentorship meetings to deepen your understanding of clinical and translational science.
- Publication and presentation: Conduct research projects, submit IRB applications, and present your findings at national conferences, aiming for peer-reviewed publications.
Program highlights:
- Annual activities: Attend the "How to Write a Paper" workshop, participate in weekly research meetings, and lead journal club planning committees.
- Mentorship: Receive guidance from highly experienced research faculty mentors, with quarterly meetings and support for applying to prestigious research committees and editorial positions.
- Specialized education: Access courses in clinical and translational science, academic publishing, and grant writing, supported by Mayo Clinic funding. This includes a one-year long CCaTS certificate that can be expanded to a master's degree after completion of residency.
- Conference opportunities: Present your research at national conferences like SAEM and ACEP, with funded attendance.
Join the Research Track to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in emergency medicine research and increase your impact on emergency care and advance your academic career.
Indigenous People's Health Curriculum
Deepen your understanding of Native American health with our Indigenous People's Health Curriculum at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. This curriculum offers education, cultural immersion, and clinical opportunities, equipping you to provide compassionate and informed care to Indigenous communities. It is designed to be taken separately or in combination with any of the tracks.
Broaden your emergency medicine expertise with our Indigenous People's Health Curriculum. Designed for residents passionate about Native American health, this curriculum provides comprehensive education, cultural immersion, and clinical experience to enhance your ability to serve Indigenous populations effectively.
What you'll experience:
- Educational excellence: Complete Harvard University online lectures and a series of documentaries to gain theoretical knowledge of Native American health and culture.
- Cultural immersion: Engage in shadow shifts with a traditional healer, experiencing Native American ceremonies and healthcare-associated rituals firsthand.
- Clinical work: Participate in four-week clinical electives in emergency departments primarily serving Indigenous communities, applying and deepening your acquired knowledge.
Program highlights:
- Annual activities: Longitudinal engagement with our faculty, asynchronous "Novel Indigenous Health Curriculum," and attend Mayo Clinic's RISE for Equity conference.
- Shadowing opportunities: Complete shadow shifts with a traditional healer, gaining insight into Native American health practices.
- Clinical electives: Undertake clinical electives in Winslow, Arizona, Tuba City, Arizona, or locally, providing experience in Indigenous healthcare settings.
- Conferences and resources: Attend related conferences and access additional resources to expand your understanding and network in Native American health.
Join the Indigenous People's Health Curriculum to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to provide compassionate and informed care to Native American communities.