Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)
Many talented students approach college graduation not quite ready to jump into graduate training. Some students discover research late in their college careers and need more research experience to compete for top Ph.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. programs. Recent college graduates seeking additional basic and translational research training should look into PREP.

Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD)
A goal of the IMSD program is to provide students personal and professional development counseling to enhance their growth and skills for success in a biomedical research career. Program activities provide a fellowship and social network with peers, which can reduce psychological stress and isolation at a large institution.

Alfred Uihlein Family Professorship in Neurologic Surgery Program
The Alfred Uihlein Family Professorship in Neurologic Surgery Program is a comprehensive training program for neurologic surgery-oriented basic or clinical research. This eight-week summer research fellowship matches medical students with physician-scientists within the Department of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Summer Research Fellowship
Mayo Clinic offers a comprehensive training program for patient-oriented research that is funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. The eight- to 10-week Summer Research Fellowship matches medical students in their first and second years with Mayo Clinic investigators based on students' individual research interests. Students also attend a series of seminars and presentations that introduce them to the full range of clinical research methods.

Visiting Medical Student Clerkship Program
This four-week clinical rotation at one of Mayo Clinic's campuses in Arizona, Florida, or Minnesota can be subsidized by a $2,500 scholarship. Visiting medical students become active members of a multidisciplinary health care team and attend teaching rounds and conferences, take patient histories, perform physical examinations, and assist with operating room and other procedures.

Wilson Scholars Program
The Wilson Scholars Program at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, in partnership with the Office for Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, is a graduate medical education pathway program geared toward career advancement. The program is open to first, second, and third-year medical students.

Dean's Scholars Program at Xavier University of Louisiana and Edward Waters University
Mayo Clinic has partnered with Xavier to launch a pathway program that prepares undergraduates for medical school through mentorship, clinical shadowing, MCAT preparation, research experience, and other professional development activities in Jacksonville, Florida.

Native American Pathway Program (NAPP)
This virtual five-week summer program matches pre-medical students with mentors to help develop skills and strategies for the medical school admissions process.

RISE for Youth Program (Rochester)
The RISE for Youth program is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Mayo Clinic and the Rochester branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) designed to help students transform themselves from youth with potential to competitive and empowered talent entering the workforce. This program is a four-week summer program that engages high school juniors, seniors, and college undergraduates in a program designed to enhance opportunities for post-secondary education and entry into the workforce. Participants will examine healthcare careers and will be partnered with mentors from Mayo Clinic. Through discussions and exploration of leadership and professional development topics, students will gain insightful knowledge, hands-on experience, and professional skills.

Rural Scholars Program
The Rural Scholars Program partners with local colleges and universities to prepare talented undergraduates from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, including, living in a geographically disadvantaged area, for a biomedical research career. This program offers an eight-week onsite experience in Rochester, MN.

*This program is by invitation only. U.S. students who are eligible to apply will be notified via email.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
SURF, sponsored by Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, is a great way to build skills as a young scientist or test your inclinations toward research for 10 weeks. This program is partially funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health.

Undergraduate Plummer Scholars (UPS) Program/ 

Undergraduate Plummer Scholars Plus (UPS+) Program

The primary aim of the UPS Program is to expose, excite, and engage undergraduates with high potential of pursuing a career in medicine. The program spans nine months during the academic school year and includes distance learning webinars on topics including MCAT prep, summer research opportunities, the medical student experience, and the medical school application and interview process.

The Undergraduate Plummer Scholars Program has a UPS+ track for outstanding pre-medical college sophomores. In addition to the webinars, the UPS+ students participate in a near-peer mentorship program with Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine medical students from Minnesota and Arizona. UPS+ students also have the opportunity to apply for admission to an intensive week-long summer program hosted at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. The summer program is centered on clinical shadowing with Mayo Clinic faculty and physicians, MCAT test preparation, professional and academic development, and workshops to guide students in the medical admissions process and beyond.

The UPS nine-month program runs from September to May. The week-long UPS Summer Program is held in June.

William Worrall Mayo Scholars Program

The Worrall Scholars Program recruits talented pre-medical students to Mayo Clinic to experience our world-class medical education environment. The program offers a three-day visit from April 23-25, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, with clinical shadowing at Mayo Clinic and faculty presentations at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. Scholars also participate in a mentorship program with Mayo Clinic physicians to help guide them through the medical school application and admissions process, as well as their career development. 

*This program is by invitation only. 

Health Care Career Exploration
Our health care career exploration website offers you a chance to learn about and discover possible careers in medicine and science.

Mayo Clinic CARES (Arizona)
The Mayo Clinic CARES (Career Advancement Research and Education Summer) Program serves Arizona high school students.  The mission of the program is to expose students to the wide spectrum of healthcare careers by providing engaging learning experiences and opportunities to meet Mayo Clinic professionals, establish connections, and discover new possibilities for their personal and professional journeys. The program strives to foster learning about personal strengths, develop professionalism skills, promote wellness, and ultimately inspire students to become a future leader in the healthcare workforce. 

RISE for Youth Program (Rochester)
The RISE for Youth is program is a four-week summer program that engages high school juniors, seniors, and college undergraduates in a program designed to enhance opportunities for post-secondary education and entry into the workforce. Participants will examine health care careers and will be partnered with mentors from Mayo Clinic and the surrounding community. Through discussions and exploration of leadership and professional development topics, students will gain insightful knowledge, hands-on experience, and professionalism skills.