Application Process
Positions
One candidate is accepted on a competitive basis each year for the fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix, Arizona.
Admission requirements
Prerequisites
To apply for the Physician Assistant Cellular Therapy and Blood and Marrow Transplant Fellowship, you must have:
- Eligibility to live and work in the U.S.
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification
- Arizona state physician assistant license
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- ACLS Certification
Note: If you have not yet graduated from your physician assistant program and not yet met all of the prerequisites, you may still apply for the fellowship. In order to be successfully appointed to the fellowship, you must have graduated and met all of the prerequisites before the start of the program.
Admissions 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2-May 1 | Mid-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 - Cellular Therapy and Blood and Marrow Transplant Physician Assistant Fellowship
- 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.
- Three 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.
- Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded in the Supplemental Items area for application purposes. If admitted to the program, official transcripts must be provided directly from the institution(s) prior to the start of the program.
Interviews
The selection committee carefully reviews each application. Individuals considered for acceptance are invited for an in-person or virtual interview, depending on the situation.
Acceptance
The candidate selected for the fellowship will be contacted by phone. Acceptance letters are mailed in June or July. Your reply is expected within 10 days.