Cardiovascular Perfusionist Clinical Rotation (Florida) - Health Sciences Education - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science

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Cardiovascular perfusionist using extracorporeal circulation equipment in the OR at Mayo Clinic

Program overview

Program length: 12 weeks
Class size: 1 student (4 cohorts per year)
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Affiliated school(s): Midwestern University

The Cardiovascular Perfusion Clinical Rotation in Jacksonville, Florida, provides students with high-level, hands-on training at Mayo Clinic. Trainees gain direct experience in cardiopulmonary bypass, ECMO, and blood conservation while working with expert perfusionists and surgical teams.

The rotation emphasizes technical skill, clinical judgment, and professional development, preparing students to transition seamlessly into independent practice in the field of cardiovascular perfusion.

Application process

Once you are enrolled in the Cardiovascular Science Program at Midwestern University, you are eligible to participate in the perfusion rotations at Mayo Clinic by making arrangements through your college program director. You must successfully complete the required course work before you are eligible to complete the rotations. Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences does not select students for rotations; this is determined by the college you are attending.

Mayo Clinic provides your scrub attire during your rotations.

You are responsible for your living accommodations and transportation.

Prerequisites

The Cardiovascular Science Program prerequisites are determined by Midwestern University

Non-U.S. citizen applicants

Admission to Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences is open to U.S. workers in the four categories below. Therefore, visa sponsorship is not available.

U.S. citizens
U.S. nationals
Lawful permanent residents
Asylees and refugees

Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT). Scores from the speaking portion of the exam are given particular consideration in admission decisions. Learn more about the exam and register online at the Educational Testing Service.

The Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences code for the TOEFL iBT is 5784.

Educational transcripts from schools outside the U.S. must be translated (if they are not already in English) and evaluated for U.S. equivalence by an accredited credential evaluation service company prior to submission. Please refer to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services for a list of qualified companies. The applicant pays for the examination and credential-evaluation services.

How to apply

Our affiliate schools, Midwestern University process applications for the Cardiovascular Science Program.

Tuition and financial aid

Tuition rates are determined by and paid to Midwestern University. Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences charges no additional fees for the Cardiovascular Perfusion Clinical Rotation.

Curriculum

The Cardiovascular Perfusion Clinical Rotation at Mayo Clinic in Florida offers a structured curriculum designed to build both technical skills and clinical judgment in a real-world surgical environment. Students participate directly in the operation of cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), ventricular assist devices, and advanced blood conservation techniques. The curriculum emphasizes patient safety, precision in perfusion practice, and adaptability in high-acuity settings, allowing trainees to develop confidence in managing both routine and complex cardiovascular cases.

In addition to hands-on case experience, students engage in clinical discussions and interdisciplinary collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and critical care specialists. The program reinforces evidence-based practice and introduces students to Mayo Clinic’s integrated approach to patient care, preparing them for independent practice while fostering leadership, professionalism, and lifelong learning in the field of cardiovascular perfusion.

Accreditation information

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs certified the Cardiovascular Science Program at Midwestern University to be in full compliance with the nationally established standards. Students are eligible to take the first of two national certifying examinations upon graduation.

See accreditation information for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.