Application Process

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Positions

One candidate is accepted each year for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship

Admission requirements

Prerequisites

To be eligible for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship, you must meet the following requirements prior to program start date

Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program
National board certification
Licensure to practice in the state of Florida
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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.

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.

How to apply

Application timeline

The program begins in October. Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by June 6.

Application window	Program start date	Apply
April 7-June 6	October	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 - NP/PA Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship (FLA)
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

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 complete a rating form and upload a letter. Recommendations may be from a professor, faculty, preceptor, or supervisor.
Copy of curriculum vitae or resume
Personal statement (maximum one page)
Unofficial college transcripts
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 harrison.stevi@mayo.edu or by postal mail to:
- Mayo Clinic
  ATTN: Stevi Harrison, MPAS, P.A.-C.
  Davis Building, 6th Floor, GI Department
  4500 San Pablo Road
  Jacksonville, FL 32224

Interview process

The selection committee carefully reviews each application. Individuals considered for an appointment are offered an interview. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in-person.