Application Process
Positions
Up to six students will be accepted into the Mayo Clinic cohort at the University of Minnesota Nurse-Midwifery program each year.
Admission requirements
Prerequisites
Eligible students will hold a valid, unencumbered nursing license in Minnesota and Wisconsin to allow for completion of their clinical practicum courses at all Mayo Clinic locations in the Midwest.
Qualified candidates typically possess these general characteristics:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Compassion and dedication to serving childbearing people and their families
- Desire to provide culturally sensitive, culturally responsible, equitable, and integrative care to people of all ages
Admission policies
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.
Applicants must also have a minimum of one year of ICU experience in the U.S. and at least one science course completed in the U.S.
How to apply
Application timeline
| Application window | Program start date | Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 10, 2023-March 1, 2024 | September 2024 | Online application |
Applicants with a complete application by Jan. 2, 2024 will move forward with consideration and can anticipate notification of admission decision in early March. Applicants with a complete application between Jan. 3, 2024 and March 1, 2024 can anticipate notification of admission decision in late April.
Application instructions
Our affiliate school, the University of Minnesota, will process the applications for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse-Midwifery program. Complete the application through the University of Minnesota.
The applicant should indicate that they are interested in the Mayo Clinic cohort as part of their application through the University of Minnesota.
Interview process
Applicants considered for acceptance will be invited for a virtual interview with the University of Minnesota program director, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences nurse-midwifery program director, and selected faculty.
Acceptance
You will be notified of acceptance via email and your reply is expected within 30 days.