I am incredibly thankful to be a part of the MSTP at Mayo. From directors and administrative staff who work tirelessly to support us to amazing physicians and research mentors, this program has been the perfect place to grow into the role of a physician-scientist. I have especially appreciated the collaborative and collegial atmosphere between students and faculty, which facilitates research and learning. Beyond the academic aspects, I also enjoy tight-knit relationships with my classmates, which have made this program feel like a second home.

The Mayo Clinic MSTP has provided an environment where mentorship, collaboration, and curiosity are deeply embedded in everyday training. I have felt consistently supported not only in developing as a scientist, but also in growing into a thoughtful and patient-centered physician. Being part of this community has reinforced my commitment to pursuing a career that bridges discovery and clinical care.

Mayo Clinic’s M.D.-Ph.D. program stands out for its deep commitment to bench-to-bedside research, where discoveries in basic science are directly translated into patient care. The program fosters a truly collaborative environment, bringing together clinicians and scientists to tackle complex medical challenges. Beyond this, the Arizona campus cultivates a close-knit, supportive community where students across all classes uplift one another. It’s a place where finding a co-mentorship that integrates clinical and basic research is easy, and lifelong friendships are built.

The MSTP at Mayo Clinic is an exceptional place to train to be the very best physician-scientist I can be. The faculty on both the medical school and graduate school sides make themselves incredibly available to answer questions and comments in the classroom and to provide opportunities for shadowing in the clinic. The integration between science and medicine, and the translatability of the work being done at Mayo, provide an optimal learning environment for us as trainees to learn how to balance both careers and to design clinically relevant research projects. Additionally, and most importantly, the program leadership works hard to foster personal relationships with each student in the program, to cultivate a strong sense of belonging and community within the program specifically and Mayo Clinic broadly.