Application Process
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Positions
Up to four candidates are accepted on a competitive basis each year for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Critical Care Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota with the option to self-select for the community ICU track where half of the year will be spent in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Acceptance to the program is on a hybrid rolling admission and early applications are encouraged.
Admission requirements
Prerequisites
To be eligible to apply for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Critical Care Fellowship, you must have:
- Graduated from an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant 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.
- National board certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Previous intensive care unit (ICU) experience is strongly encouraged. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration is required upon acceptance into the program.
Applicants are selected based on grades and work experiences, as well as volunteer experiences, leadership qualities, and representation of personal qualities and skills in a personal letter.
More information
See further Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences admissions policy information.
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
| Application window | Program start date | Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 1-March 1 | September | Online application |
Applications are accepted between December 1 to March 1 each year. Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by 11:59 p.m. on March 1. Acceptance to the program is on a hybrid rolling admission and early applications are encouraged. Completed applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the application cycle, and acceptance decisions will be made accordingly. The application deadline is currently set for March 1, but is subject to change depending on how quickly the program slots are filled.
The program begins in September.
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 - NP PA Critical Care Fellowship (RST)
- 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 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. At least one recommendation must be from a school professor or faculty member. At least one recommendation must be from a preceptor, supervisor, or colleague.
- Personal statement is to include the following and then be uploaded in the Supplemental Items section (maximum of 1200 words).
- Briefly summarize your past work experience.
- What influences your interests in a critical care fellowship?
- How will this fellowship further develop your career goals in critical care practice?
- 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 initially interviewed by phone. Based on the phone interview, the candidate may be invited to Rochester, Minnesota, for an in-person interview.
Acceptance
Appointment letters are mailed no later than May 31, with replies expected within seven days.