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.
• A nurse practitioner or physician assistant licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota
• 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.

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.

1. U.S. citizens
2. U.S. nationals
3. Lawful permanent residents
4. 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 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

• 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.
  • Professional recommendation (supervisor, preceptor, or co-worker)
  • General recommendation (professor, faculty, supervisor, preceptor, or co-worker)  
• Personal statement (maximum 750 words) is to include the following and then be uploaded in the Supplemental Items section.
  • Describe your personal and professional experiences and how they relate to your interest in the program, your success in completing the program, and a career in general surgery.
  • Identify your goals in practice and professional development, and how the program will help you reach these goals.
  • Describe any personal qualities or experiences that make you a competitive candidate for this program.
• Unofficial transcripts of all college or university credits

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.