Choosing Mayo Clinic

Choosing Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Mayo Clinic trainees during hospital rounds

We are boldly transforming medical education and research training so our learners can improve patient care, accelerate discovery and innovation, and advance the practice of medicine.

Our students and trainees develop not only the skills to be successful, but also the compassionate hearts and inquisitive minds to change lives and innovate health care 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 from the best — at the best. Our faculty members are leading physicians and researchers who 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

With 400+ programs across five schools and top-ranked hospitals on three campuses, learners are taught to care for diverse populations and provide the compassionate, culturally sensitive care that our patients need and deserve.

Mayo Clinic student holding an iPad showing a brain imaging scan

Advanced technology and techniques

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

Unparalleled learning experiences

At Mayo Clinic, learners do more, have access to more, experience more, and ultimately achieve more throughout their medical education and research training with our unique curriculum and learning experiences.

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.

Going beyond our doors

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has a national footprint and a worldwide reach. We work closely with leading academic medical organizations and build collaborations nationally and internationally to expand our learning opportunities.

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.

Innovative

Ranked the No. 1 most innovative hospital in a survey of nearly 300 hospital leaders nationwide.

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.

Welcoming

Earned a perfect score on the Disability Equality Index's 2018 Best Places to Work list.

Top employer

Included among the top 30 places to work in health care on Great Place to Work's 2018 list.

Inclusive

Named a 2018 LGBTQ health care equality leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

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 and guiding principles are to:

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

Faculty

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