Application Process
Positions
Up to two candidates are accepted on a competitive basis each year for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Fellowship at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Rochester, Minnesota.
Admission requirements
Prerequisites
To be eligible to apply for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Fellowship, you must meet the following requirements upon acceptance into the program:
- Licensure exam not required to be completed prior to submission of application, but admission is contingent on passing licensure exam at least 90 days prior to planned start date
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Eligibility for Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reimbursement
Candidates are selected based on scholastic performance and work experience, as well as volunteer experience, leadership qualities, and personal qualities and skills.
Admissions policies
Learn more about general admissions information for Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
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
Disability accommodations
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences values diversity and welcomes applicants with disabilities. If you are anticipating or experiencing disability related barriers in accessing this application, please contact Disability Compliance Advisors at rfaccommodations@mayo.edu.
Application timeline
The program begins in September. Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by March 1.
| Application window | Program start date | Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 1-March 1 | September | Online application |
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 - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Fellowship
- 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
- CV/Resume
- Two letters of recommendation to be completed in Recommendation Request
- Personal statement
- Briefly summarize your past work experience
- What influences your interests in the BMT fellowship?
- How will this fellowship further develop your career goals in hematology practice
- Describe your short-term and long-term career goals after completion of the fellowship
- Unofficial college transcripts may be uploaded in the Supplemental Items area for application purposes. If admitted, official copies of all transcripts will be required prior to the start of the program. They must be sent directly from the institution by email to mccm@mayo.edu
Interview process
The selection committee carefully reviews each application. Individuals considered for an appointment are offered interviews.
Applicants who are selected for an interview can refer to the following Mayo Clinic interview resources for an idea of what to expect and how to prepare:
- Preparing for an interview
- Sample question: Teamwork - Tell me about a situation when you provided full support for a team decision that you didn't agree with.
Acceptance
Appointment letters are mailed approximately May 15. Your reply is expected within seven days.