Mayo Clinic - Surgical Research Surgical Research Research Surgical Research Directory Publications General Surgery Residency Program Research Opportunities in Mayo's General Surgery Residency Program From Bench to Bedside Medical research has always held an important place at Mayo. The Mayo brothers founded their surgical and medical practice with the idea that physicians need to be at the cutting edge of their disciplines to provide excellent patient care. At Mayo, teamwork in research provides that cutting edge. Clinicians and scientists work as partners to benefit society by increasing scientific knowledge.
Increased knowledge leads to improved patient care.
Today, basic and clinical research programs continue to be an important part of resident training at Mayo. Research and the Surgical Resident Residents have numerous opportunities for clinical and basic research at Mayo. As a surgical resident, you will complete at least one clinical research project. If you desire basic science research experience, projects can be arranged within the surgical research laboratories or the basic science departments of Mayo Graduate School. The residency program director and research resource professional can help you choose an appropriate mentor.