Choosing Mayo Clinic

Choosing Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Mayo Clinic trainees during hospital rounds

We are designed to educate tomorrow’s medical leaders today. Comprised of renowned practicing physicians and scientists, our faculty is on the forefront of medicine, participating in breakthrough medical research.

With a unique multi-campus curriculum and immersion in the compassionate standard of Mayo’s medical practice, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science attracts leading scholars and diverse minds from around the world to shape the future of medicine for generations to come.

An educational experience that only Mayo Clinic can provide

Mayo Clinic surgeon wearing mask in operating room

Health care isn’t static and neither are we

Mayo Clinic is at the forefront of health care discovery and innovation, and we bring that to the classroom — faster. Our learners have access to the latest breakthroughs in medical and scientific knowledge.

Mayo Clinic researcher examining specimen in laboratory with student

World-class faculty and mentors

Learn directly from renowned practicing physicians and scientists. Our faculty members are leading physicians and researchers working on the greatest medical challenges of our time. They are passionate teachers, committed to providing mentorship and guidance through every step of training to ensure each learner's success.

Map of Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota

3 campus locations, 5 schools, unlimited learning opportunities

Learners have access to diverse patient populations in multiple care settings and a broad spectrum of medical conditions. They are immersed in the compassionate standard of Mayo’s medical practice, providing opportunities to do more and have access to more. In addition to our national footprint, our reach is worldwide. We work closely with leading academic medical organizations and build collaborations to expand learning opportunities.

Mayo Clinic student holding an iPad showing a brain imaging scan

Advanced technology and techniques

All of our learners have the opportunity to participate in Mayo’s breakthrough medical research and are challenged to pioneer new scientific discoveries. We take education beyond textbooks and lectures — incorporating simulation, 3-D modeling, virtual reality, robotics, and interdisciplinary team training into student and trainee learning.

Mayo Clinic faculty member teaching students in anatomy lab

Bringing scholars and diverse minds together

We consistently attract leading scholars and diverse minds from around the world to shape the future of medicine. Our learners come from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and nearly 100 countries. All of our graduates go on to do great things in research, education, and medicine.

Mayo Clinic M.D. Program student checking a patient's heart rhythm

Science-driven, patient-focused

Our educational programs are closely aligned with Mayo Clinic's top-ranked clinical practice and biomedical research activities, giving learners the opportunity to follow how research is translated to improved patient care.

Rankings and awards

A few of the honors earned by our schools and Mayo Clinic that say a little about the environment you'll learn in.

Top medical school

Ranked the No. 9 best medical school for research on U.S. News & World Report's 2019-2020 list.

Top residency programs

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education ranked 3rd nationally with 11 programs ranked in the top 10 by Doximity.

Best hospital

Ranked the No. 1 best hospital in the nation and top-ranked in 12 specialties on U.S. News & World Report's 2019-2020 list.

Leading the way

Mayo is a founding signatory for TIME'S UP Healthcare, dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission of creating safe, fair, and dignified work for all women.

Top employer

Included as a top place to work on Forbes' America's Best Employers list for 2019.

Inclusive

Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota recognized as Top Performers in the 2019 Healthcare Equality Index.

Vision and mission

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is transforming health care for both patients and society through excellence in education, discovery, innovation, teamwork, and leadership.

The College's mission is to:

Educate and inspire a diverse workforce of health care providers, physicians, and scientists through excellence in medical education, research, and clinical care
Alleviate human suffering by providing compassionate and culturally sensitive care
Enhance the biomedical sciences through discovery and innovation, and to advance the national health care system through population science and leadership

Faculty

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