Positions

Three positions are available on a competitive basis each year in the General Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida.

Qualifications

To be eligible for the General Surgery Residency, you should have a minimum score of 220-230 on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), passing on the first attempt. There is a five-year cutoff from medical school graduation. Please refer to the general admissions requirement for visa information.

Also see general admissions requirements for Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education.

How to apply

The academic year begins in July.

The application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by Oct. 1 of the year preceding the program start date.

You must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). International medical graduates should contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) for information on how to apply using ERAS.

1. Visit the ERAS website. All applications to Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education programs must include these application materials.
2. Appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). You must register through the NRMP website in addition to applying through ERAS.
3. Applicants considered for an appointment will be invited to a virtual interview platform with the program director and selected faculty. You will also get the opportunity to talk and connect with our current residents.