Applications will be accepted starting in early 2026, with the academic year beginning in the Fall of 2026.

Positions

Two candidates are accepted each academic year for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Admission requirements

Prerequisites

To be eligible to apply for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Palliative Medicine Fellowship, you must meet the following requirements upon acceptance into the program:

• Graduated from an accredited nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner, adult gerontology acute care, or adult gerontology primary care specialty, or physician assistant program, with a minimum of a master's degree
• 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification*
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration*

*You do not need proof of DEA licensure or BLS certification at the time of application but must provide documentation of completion prior to fellowship start date.

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

The program begins in September. Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine 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. 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 hospice and palliative care fellowship?
  • How will this fellowship further develop your career goals in hospice and palliative 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 acceptance are offered virtual interviews.

Applicants who are selected for an interview can refer to the following Mayo Clinic interview resources for an idea of what to expect and how to prepare:

• Preparing for an interview - Mayo Clinic

Acceptance

Acceptance letters will be e-mailed out. Your reply is appreciated within seven days.