Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)
Many talented minority 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 diversity 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 toward career advancement. The program is open to first, second, and third-year medical students of all backgrounds that are committed to addressing issues of diversity and equity in health care.

Mayo International Health Program
The Mayo International Health Program is a mentored scholarship program designed to help current Mayo Clinic residents and fellows pursue elective rotations, providing medical care to underserved international populations.

Dean's Scholars Program at Xavier University of Louisiana
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)
The Native American Pathway Program addresses Native American health disparities by increasing the number of Native Americans in health careers. 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 Black and underrepresented 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 and the surrounding community. Through discussions and exploration of leadership and professional development topics, students will gain insightful knowledge, hands-on experience, and professional skills.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
SURF, sponsored by Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, is a great way to build your 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
The primary aim of the UPS Program is to expose, excite, and engage underrepresented 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.

Undergraduate Plummer Scholars Plus (UPS+) Program
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.

Worrall Scholars Program
The Worrall Scholars Program recruits talented pre-medical minority students to Mayo Clinic to experience our world-class medical education environment. Selection is based on high achievement on the MCAT with scores in the top percentile as reported by the Association of American Medical Colleges' Medical Minority Applicant Registry (Med-Mar)*. The program offers a three-day visit (April 11-13, 2024) 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 admissions process and their career development.

*This program is by invitation only. Interested students who are eligible to participate in the Med-Mar registry are advised to opt into the registry when taking the MCAT in order to have their scores reported and available for consideration.

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)
Arizona high school students (freshman to junior) can participate in Mayo Clinic CARES (Career Advancement Research and Education Summer). High schoolers apply through a rigorous selection process and are selected to participate. Emphasis is placed on students from special populations, underserved areas, diverse backgrounds, and interest in health equity and/or community outreach.

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 Black and underrepresented 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 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.