Positions

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship admits two fellows each year on a competitive basis at Mayo Clinic's Rochester, Minnesota campus.

Admission requirements

Prerequisites

To be eligible for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship, you must have:

• Graduated from an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program
• Licensure in Minnesota is 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.
• National board certification
• Current ACLS and Basic BLS certification
• Previous cardiovascular experience preferred

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration is required upon acceptance into the program; expenses related to DEA registration are paid by Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.

Candidates are selected based on grades and work experience, as well as volunteer experience, leadership qualities, and representation of personal qualities and skills. 

Admissions policies

Learn more about general admissions information for Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.

Disability accommodations

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application experience for applicants with disabilities. If you anticipate or experience disability-related barriers when accessing or completing this application, please contact Disability Compliance Advisors at rfaccommodations@mayo.edu.

How to apply

Application timeline

The program begins in September. Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by 11:59 p.m. on March 1.

Application instructions

Complete the following steps to apply: 

1. Create an account to begin the online Application for Admission
   • Select - Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
   • Select - NP/PA  Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship (RST)
2.  Complete each section of the application and submit
3. 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 are required and must be completed in the Recommendation Request section. Each recommender will receive an email with a link to upload a letter and complete a rating form. One recommendation must be from a school professor or faculty member. One recommendation must be from a preceptor, supervisor, or colleague that can describe your clinical performance.
• Personal statement is to include the following and then be uploaded in the Supplemental Items section (maximum of 1,200 words).
  • Briefly summarize your past work experience.
  • What influences your interests in a cardiovascular diseases fellowship?
  • How will this fellowship further develop your career goals in cardiovascular diseases?
  • Describe your short-term and long-term career goals after completion of the fellowship.
• Transcripts (official or unofficial) are required for all colleges/universities listed on the application.
  • Unofficial college transcripts may be uploaded in the Supplemental Items for application purposes.
  • If accepted, official transcripts will need to be emailed or mailed directly to the program.
  • Electronic official transcripts can be emailed to: mccm@mayo.edu 

Interview process

The selection committee carefully reviews each application. Individuals considered for an appointment will be offered an interview in person at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. A virtual interview may be offered if an interview in person is not feasible; however, interviews in person are highly encouraged to meet faculty and tour the campus.

Acceptance

Appointment letters are mailed no later than May 31. Your reply is expected within 7 days.