LA CROSSE, Wis. ― Mayo Clinic Health System Family Medicine Residency Program in La Crosse remains ranked No. 1 in the state of Wisconsin, No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 8 overall in the U.S. on Doximity’s 2023 Residency Navigator. “The continued recognition for our residency program is very exciting,” says John Merfeld, M.D, residency program director, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. “We are committed to providing an excellent education for the next generation of family physicians, and we are so grateful for the incredible work of our faculty and staff, the resident physicians, and the organization to make our program what it is.” Program rank is determined by three factors:
- Resident and recent alumni satisfaction.
- Reputation among board-certified family medicine physicians.
- Objective data, including research output.
Not to be outdone, Mayo Clinic Health System’s Family Medicine Residency Program in Eau Claire is ranked No. 2 in the state of Wisconsin, No. 3 in the Midwest, and No.12 in the U.S.
In Minnesota, Mayo Clinic Health System’s Family Residency program in Mankato is listed No. 2 in the state, No. 5 in the Midwest and No. 15 nationally. Family Medicine Residency Program colleagues in Rochester and Jacksonville also did exceptionally well.
Rochester ranked 1st in state, 2nd in the Midwest and 9th in the nation. Jacksonville ranked 1st in the state, 4th in the region and 20th in the nation. This places all Mayo Clinic Health System Residency Programs among the top twenty places to train to be a family physician, out of more than 750 programs nationally.
“It is our great pleasure and honor to announce that Mayo Clinic Health System’s Family Medicine Residency Programs have once again achieved high rankings in Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Midwest, and the entire nation,” says Gregory M. Garrison, M.D., vice chair of education, Mayo Clinic.
“For two consecutive years, we proudly hold four of the top five positions in the fiercely competitive Midwest region and all five Mayo Family Medicine Programs rank in the top 20 programs nationwide. The unwavering commitment to medical education by our program directors, program coordinators, faculty, and residents make this remarkable achievement possible.” “I am delighted that our outstanding faculty, resident physicians, and staff were recognized as one of the top family medicine residency programs in the state, the Midwest, and the nation,” says Terri Nordin, M.D., director of the Family Medicine Residency Program in Eau Claire.
“It is because of our committed and talented team that we are able to develop the next generation of exceptional family physicians prepared to lead and provide comprehensive care for their communities.” The La Crosse program has been an institutional part of the hospital for 47 years. There are currently 18 residents in the three-year training program. Many residency graduates in the past have taken full-time positions across all of Mayo Clinic Health System locations. “The demand for family medicine physicians around the country has skyrocketed, and you will have multiple opportunities for a great position when you complete your training with us,” adds Dr. Merfeld.
“Patients know that if a physician has been trained in a Mayo Clinic program, they are well trained and will make a positive contribution to your care and to the world of family medicine.” Doximity is the leading digital platform for medical professionals. The Doximity Residency Navigator, which includes 4,900 residency programs across 28 different specialties, including over 700 programs in family medicine alone, is used by over 90% of graduating medical students to help select the program that best meets their training needs.
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