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

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Molecular pathology technician reviews molecular images on the microscope and computer in the lab

Program overview

Program length: 16 weeks
Class size: One student per cohort, two cohorts per year
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Affiliated school(s): Florida Gulf Coast University

The Molecular Pathology Clinical Rotation at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Jacksonville, Florida, provides testing experience to assist with the diagnosis, prognosis, and response to therapy by detecting the presence or absences of specific DNA, RNA, or protein sequences.

Admissions

Mayo Clinic is a clinical affiliate of Florida Gulf Coast University’s Diagnostic Molecular Science Program. The clinical affiliate’s program director selects students who will complete the Molecular Pathology Clinical Rotation in Jacksonville, Florida. Students are then required to complete the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences application process. Visit Molecular Diagnostics Certification at Florida Gulf Coast University for university admissions requirements.

Prerequisites

Students must be enrolled and have completed the required prerequisite coursework of the Florida Gulf Coast University’s Diagnostic Molecular Science Program.

Qualified candidates typically possess these general characteristics:

Aptitude for the basic sciences, computers, and instrumentation
Ability to work quickly and carefully
Self-sufficiency, precision, and thoroughness
Ability to maintain emotional stability under pressure
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills

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.

Application instructions

Florida Gulf Coast University processes the admissions and applications for the Molecular Pathology Clinical Rotation and helps students plan their rotations at Mayo Clinic.

Tuition and financial aid

Tuition is paid directly to the school you are attending. Mayo Clinic charges no additional tuition fees.

You are responsible for housing accommodations and dependable transportation.

Curriculum

The Molecular Pathology Clinical Rotation provides practical experience in the application of molecular biology techniques in our state-of-the-art molecular pathology laboratory with a 1:1 student-to-clinical instructor ratio. Our goal is to train the workforce of the future; equipping each student with the medical knowledge, technical skills, and professional attributes for employment and a successful career in laboratory medicine.