The Mayo Clinic Undergraduate Plummer Scholars (UPS) is an online training program designed to expose, excite, and engage undergraduates with high potential of pursuing a career in medicine.

The program spans nine months during the academic school year and includes distance learning webinars on topics including Med School 101, How to Use Your Summer, MCAT Prep Overview, Admissions Representative and Ask-A-Med Student about the medical student experience, and the medical school application and interview process.

Webinars are conducted via Zoom and are held on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. Central Time every other month. The webinar program dates are Oct. 18, Dec. 13, Feb. 13, and April 18.

Application process

Prerequisites

The UPS Academic Year Program is open to current sophomores or equivalent. Mayo Clinic UPS Academic Program welcomes all applicants. If you anticipate experiencing disability related barriers in the program, please contact Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu

Application timeline

Your application, along with all supporting documentation, must be submitted by 10 a.m. MST on September 15, 2025.

Application instructions

Complete the following steps to apply:

1. Create an account to begin the online application.
   • School of Study - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Experience
   • Area of Interest - Undergraduate Plummer Scholars
2. Once logged in, select Create a New Application
3. Select Start a Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Experience Application
4. Complete each section of the application and submit

Acceptance

After applications are reviewed, notices of appointment will be sent out on October 1, 2025 at 10am EST.