Positions

Each year, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences admits up to two fellows to the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Urology Fellowship. Trainees may be enrolled staggered — one every six months. This ensures that you receive tailored instruction and a comprehensive educational experience.

Admission requirements

Prerequisites

To be eligible to apply for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Urology Fellowship, applicants must have:

• Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• 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) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration is required upon acceptance into the program.

Candidates are selected based on grades and work experiences, as well as volunteer experiences, leadership qualities, and representation of personal qualities and skills in a personal statement.

Admission policies

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

Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by March 1 for the fall term, and by Sept. 1 for the spring term.

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 Urology 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 urology fellowship?
  • How will this fellowship further develop your career goals in urology 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 invited to Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, for an in-person interview.

Acceptance

Acceptance letters are mailed no later than Dec. 15 for the March start date and June 15 for the September start date. Your reply is expected within seven days.