Positions

Up to two candidates are accepted on a competitive basis each year for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant General Surgery Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Admission requirements

Prerequisites

To be eligible to apply for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant General Surgery Fellowship, you must have:

• Graduated, or anticipated graduation prior to program start, from an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program. Candidates who have not graduated at the time of application submission must meet all subsequent prerequisites prior to program start.
• 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) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Previous experience in a surgical practice is encouraged but not required.

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..

Applicants are selected based on grades and work experiences, as well as voluntary experiences, leadership qualities, and representation of personal qualities and skills in a personal letter.

Admission policies

See further Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences admissions policy information.

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 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 General Surgery Fellowship
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. 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 general surgery fellowship?
  • How will this fellowship further develop your career goals in general surgery?
  • 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

Acceptance letters are mailed no later than July 31. Your reply is appreciated within seven days.