@summerof42 Mayo provides both health care and has a medical college, as well as degree programs in nursing and allied health fields. An intern is a medical student who is in their final years of medical school and does not yet have a medical degree. In my experience I have had interns in the room when I received care but they accompanied the medical provider and I was asked if it was OK for the intern to be present. Mayo also has residency and fellowship programs in a wide variety of specialities. These are people who have finished medical college, have a medical degree, such as the MD and are in programs to specialize.

In radiation oncology I saw both residents and fellows but not interns. Yes, the residents and fellows are supervised by a supervising physician who I also saw. All of my care at Mayo has been excellent.

It is typical in academic medical centers such as Mayo or the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s hospital to see residents and fellows. This is what makes these medical centers top notch as they are training centers who are up-to-date on the latest in clinical care and research.

My advice is to go to your appointments with the mindset that you might see a very bright and intelligent resident who has been accepted into Mayo Clinic’s residency program. Residencies such as Mayo Clinic are very competitive to get into and you will also see the physician. I have never been rushed through my appointments as all the medical staff at Mayo Clinic listens and discusses your questions and care with you.
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