Professional development

Park Nicollet Health Services is dedicated to continual learning and educational improvements.

We offer numerous opportunities for personal growth, including:

• leadership development classes
• participation in care information technology development
• process improvement
• mentoring medical students, residents and fellows
• opportunities to become active participants in all levels of management

Clinical board of governors

The Clinical Board of Governors was created in 1999 by the Park Nicollet Health Services Board of Directors to perform quality oversight for patient care and services. The clinical board sits at a fulcrum between the governance and management structures of Park Nicollet. It reports to Park Nicollet’s board of directors and establishes policies and standards for systemwide clinical care activities. 

Continuing medical education

Park Nicollet offers an annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance to all clinicians. We also offer specialized training opportunities for health professionals. Nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, Park Nicollet's Office of Continuing Medical Education provides a comprehensive program of conferences, workshops, seminars and lectures.

The Learning Point

Through Park Nicollet Health Services’ electronic learning management system, the Learning Point, employees can search and register for available classes, complete training, take e-learning courses and much more. 

Residency program

Methodist Hospital’s family medicine residency program is affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical School, and located at Park Nicollet Clinic—Creekside. Find out more about our residency program.

Park Nicollet Institute

Park Nicollet Institute is the research and education branch of Park Nicollet. Many of our clinicians are involved in research and contribute to professional learning by authoring professional publications. In 2005 Park Nicollet authors published 64 papers, books and book chapters – 57 of which were peer-reviewed.