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Students in the Physician Assistant Program celebrate 2023 graduation
Students in the Physician Assistant Program celebrate 2023 graduation

August 23, 2023

By Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science staff


Graduates of Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences were recognized by their programs on social media, and in photos and articles. Here's some of those celebrations of the classes of 2023.

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences has more than 140 academic programs that prepare students for allied health professions. Many of those graduates go on to successful and rewarding careers at Mayo Clinic locations.

Learn more about 2023 graduations celebrated by our programs in Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. 

Joint celebration for allied health programs in Arizona

On Thursday, June 1, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, celebrated 60 allied health professionals who graduated from 20 distinct programs. These programs varies from certificate level (Phlebotomy and Pharmacy Technician) to bachelor’s level (Echocardiography) to residencies (Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Medical Physics) and many RN and NPPA fellowships.  

The ceremony was highlighted by remarks and well-wishes from Devyani Lal, M.D., dean of education at Mayo Clinic in Arizona; Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., dean of Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences; and Richard Hayden, M.D., associate dean of Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. The event was standing room only with over 170 in attendance including graduates, their families, and distinguished guests filling Waugh Auditorium.

Celebration of nurse practitioner programs in the Midwest

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences nurse practitioner programs honored their 2023 graduates on Friday, May 19. In total, 46 graduates were recognized for completing their clinical education requirements at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, or at a Mayo Clinic Health System site. The class represented the following professional areas:

  • 6 adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner
  • 3 adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner
  • 31 family nurse practitioner
  • 1 pediatric nurse practitioner
  • 3 psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
  • 2 women’s health nurse practitioner

Celebrate 2023 graduates on social media!

Celebrate 2023 graduates from a variety of programs in Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. We wish them luck in their future careers, many of which are with one of our Mayo Clinic hospitals or clinics.