Application Process

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Positions

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Infectious Diseases Fellowship admits one trainee each year on a competitive basis.

Admission requirements

Prerequisites

Eligible applicants for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Infectious Diseases Fellowship must meet the following requirements:

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.
Board certification.
- For Nurse Practitioners, board certification by the ANCC or AANP is required.
- For Physician Assistants, board certification by NCCPA is required.
License to practice in the state of Florida.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Note: If you have not graduated from your NPPA program, and currently do not meet all prerequisites, you may apply providing that prerequisites are expected to be met prior to the program start date.

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.

Application timeline

The program begins in October. Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by May 1.

Application window	Program start date	Apply
Feb. 1-May 1	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 Infectious Diseases 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

CV/Resume
Two professional 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.
Personal statement (maximum 500 words) that includes your responses to the questions below. This essay can be uploaded in the Supplemental Items section.
- What has been your experience with infectious diseases so far?
- Why are you interested in a fellowship in infectious diseases?
- What are your career goals, and how can this program help you achieve those goals?
Unofficial college transcripts may be uploaded in the Supplemental Items area for application purposes. 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 larimore.kelly@mayo.edu and cuthbert.kristin@mayo.edu or by postal mail to:
- Infectious Diseases NPPA Fellowship
  ATTN: Kelly Larimore and/or Kristin Cuthbert
  4500 San Pablo South, Davis 4 North
  Jacksonville, FL 32224

Interview process

Candidates are selected based on their academic achievement, work experience, and representation of personal qualities and skills, as well as their interest in infectious diseases, team collaboration, and patient care. The selection committee carefully reviews each application. Individuals considered for acceptance are offered interviews which may be conducted virtually or in-person.