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Application Process

Occupational therapy fellow assists a young patient with rehab exercises at Mayo Clinic

Positions

The Occupational Therapy Physical Rehabilitation Fellowship admits 1-2 trainees each year on a competitive basis at Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona.

Admission requirements

Prerequisites

To be eligible to apply for the Occupational Therapy Physical Rehabilitation Fellowship, you must:

  1. Be a graduate of an occupational therapy educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
  2. Have current licensure as an occupational therapist by the Arizona Department of Health or anticipated licensure upon graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program in the application year
  3. Comply with Mayo Clinic's occupational therapy general employment requirements, which include a criminal background check and pre- and post-employment drug screening
  4. Be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Candidates with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and an interest in lifelong learning are preferred.

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.

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 May 31.

Application window Program start date Apply
April 1-May 31 September Online application

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 - Occupational Therapy Physical Rehabilitation Fellowship
  2. Complete each section of the application and submit
  3. After submission, view the required Supplemental Items and Document
    • Upload each required item in the Supplemental Items section
    • Complete the Recommendation Request section

Additional required items

  • CV/resume.
  • Essay
  • Three 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.
  • Unofficial college transcripts may be uploaded in the Supplemental Items area for application purposes. If admitted, official copies of transcripts will be required prior to the start of the program. They must be sent directly from the institution by email to mcamshs@mayo.edu

Interview process

The selection committee carefully reviews each application. Individuals considered for an appointment are invited to a virtual interview.

Acceptance

Candidates will receive acceptance notification by mid-June.

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