Who should apply
The Career Immersion Programs are designed for students eager to explore hands-on, in-demand careers such as sonography, phlebotomy, respiratory care, paramedic, histology, and other allied health professions available through Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. We look for students who are passionate about healthcare and who demonstrate maturity and their interest in allied health careers.
To establish a group of Career Immersion Program students that reflects both the organization Mayo Clinic seeks to be and the patients we serve, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences encourages applications from qualified students from all backgrounds.
Program expectations
Admitted students are expected to:
- Submit all onboarding paperwork by deadline
- Be available to participate in the program the entire duration
- Make the program aware of any accommodations needed to be successful
- Follow dress code requirements set by Mayo Clinic
- Abide by the code of conduct established by the program
How to apply
Applications are accepted each year from Jan. 1 through March 15. Your application and all supporting documentation must be submitted and received by Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences by 11:59 p.m. CT on March 15.
We highly encourage you to print these instructions or have them on another screen as you complete your application. The application works best on a PC.
Application instructions
Complete the following steps to apply:
- Create an account to begin the online Application for Admission
- Select - Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
- Select - Career Immersion Program or Career Immersion Program II
- Complete each section of the application and submit
- After submission, view the required Supplemental Items and Documents
- Upload each required item in the Supplemental Items section
- Complete the Recommendation Request section
Additional required items
- Essay. Answer the following question and upload it in the Supplemental Items section. Essay should be between 300-500 words.
- Tell us about your interest in allied health careers — those outside of roles like doctors, surgeons, nurses, or researchers. What do you already know about these careers, and why do you think you would be a great fit for a program that helps you explore them further?.
- Transcripts. Upload your most current unofficial transcript that includes the fall semester grades. Applicants should request an unofficial copy of their transcript from a counselor or school official. We cannot accept uploads from online grade books.
- Recommendation. Enter the email address of the person that will be completing the online recommendation form.
- Educational reference. Choose a person familiar with your educational qualifications and your potential for success in the Career Immersion Program. This may include a current teacher or professor, counselor, advisor, coach, or principal.
Note: If you don't complete these at the time of submission, visit your "My Account" page and navigate to your application for a link to complete.
Interviews
The selection committee reviews each application once the application cycle has closed. Applicants considered for admission into the program will be contacted for a short interview in April. All acceptances are emailed by May 1, and your reply is required within seven business days.