Application Process

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Position

The Nurse-Midwifery fellow completes 1,950 practice hours in 12 months, including approximately 296 didactic hours and 1,654 clinical hours.

Admission requirements

Prerequisites

Nurse-Midwifery fellows are required to have an active registered nursing (RN) license and an active advanced practice certified nurse-midwife (CNM) license in the state of Minnesota. Additional RN and CNM licenses in Wisconsin are preferred. Nurse-Midwifery fellows are required to be board certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board and have NRP and BLS certification.

You do not need proof at time of application but must provide documentation of completion prior to fellowship start date. It may take 6-9 months to complete the licensure process in Minnesota and/or Wisconsin. Applicants are highly encouraged to start the licensure application process as soon as possible

Admission policies

See further Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences admissions policy.

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.

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

Application window	Program start date	Apply
Dec. 1, 2024 and Jan. 31, 2025	September 2025	Online application
June 15 and Aug. 15, 2025	March 2026	Online application

The next Nurse-Midwifery Fellowship application window opens June 15, 2025. Your application and all supporting documentation must be received between June 15, 2025 and August 15, 2025. The program will begin in March 2026.

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 - Nurse-Midwifery Fellowship
Indicate Entry-to-Practice track for application
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
Unofficial transcripts
Essay (500 words or less): Please describe your work/clinical experience and why a Nurse-Midwifery Fellowship would be an asset to you
Two recommendations from a preceptor, supervisor, or co-worker 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.

Interview process

Virtual interviews will take place on Aug. 27 and 28, 2025 for the March 2026 start. You will be contacted shortly after the application cycle closes regarding the interview process.