As Dean of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, I’d like to welcome you as you explore the possibility of joining our learning community. Choosing where to pursue your medical education is a foundational decision, and I’m honored that you're considering Mayo Clinic for this transformative journey. 

At Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, we’re preparing physician leaders who will shape the future of healthcare. Medicine is evolving rapidly, and our responsibility is not only to prepare students for the realities of practice today, but also to equip them to innovate for what patient care can and should become tomorrow. We seek learners who are curious and compassionate, people who are driven to improve the lives of patients with serious and complex conditions through discovery, collaboration, and leadership. 

That mission is possible because of the extraordinary environment in which our students learn. Mayo Clinic’s primary value, “the needs of the patient come first,” guides every aspect of our educational experience. As part of Mayo Clinic, consistently ranked as the top hospital in the world, students train within a culture defined by excellence and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. 

Across our integrated campuses in Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; and Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, students experience a truly national medical school with unparalleled access to tertiary and subspecialty care, advanced procedures, and cutting-edge translational research. Here, education is deeply connected to clinical practice and scientific discovery. Students work shoulder-to-shoulder with world-renowned physicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals who are redefining how care is delivered and advancing new solutions for patients around the globe. 

Equally important is the supportive and collaborative culture our students experience every day. Small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and a learner-centered curriculum create an environment where students are known, challenged, and supported. Our outcomes reflect that commitment, from exceptional residency match success and strong USMLE performance to high rates of student scholarship and publication in peer-reviewed journals. 

At Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, you’ll be challenged to think differently and lead boldly. You’ll learn not only how to practice medicine, but how to improve it — how to cure, connect, and transform care for this generation of patients and for generations to come. 

We’re excited you’re considering Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, and I invite you to explore our programs, our people and our mission. We would be honored to be a part of your journey to becoming a physician leader.

Nneka I. Comfere, M.D. 
Dean, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine 
Juanita Kious Waugh Executive Dean for Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science