The Mayo Clinic M.D.-Ph.D. Program educates students to meet the demands of a career as a physician-scientist. By combining M.D. and Ph.D. training, we prepare our graduates to be leaders in both clinical medicine and in scientific research to significantly impact the future of medicine and science. Our graduates go on to be highly successful in their respective fields of clinical medicine, research, medical education, and leadership.

Program highlights

• Our flexible curriculum prepares students with a sound foundation in medical training to fully understand all levels of their scientific research and how it contributes to patient care and human health. Above all, our curriculum gives students the flexibility to become the physician-scientists they want to be. 
• Students are fully supported through a unique funding model, guaranteed internal fellowship for up to eight years.
• Modern research requires access to cutting-edge technology and research support services. Mayo Clinic provides students access to an unbelievable array of research and clinical resources.

Our program benefits from the exceptional clinical training of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and the extraordinary research education and resources of Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Mayo Clinic is well-known for its tradition of integrating patient care, research, and education. These connections are reflected throughout our curriculum, student experiences, opportunities, and graduate outcomes.

Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

The Mayo Clinic M.D.-Ph.D. Program is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment to ensure trainee success. Our mission supports the recruitment, retention, and development of diverse physician-scientist leaders. We strive to build a community of belonging that allows each individual to bring their full, authentic self in a safe environment where we can thrive together to meet the three-shield mission of patient care, research, and education.

Training locations

Students have the ability to enroll at the Minnesota campus or the Arizona campus, while taking advantage of opportunities on the Florida campus. This allows for a truly unique and customized educational experience, including:

• Videoconferenced classes and seminars
• Active student groups
• Teaching assistants available on-site
• Multidisciplinary journal clubs and seminars
• Opportunities for collaboration and team science
• Clinical experiences throughout the Ph.D. phase

Campus and community