The Integrated Community and Rural Surgery Residency is a five-year program that combines the academic excellence of Mayo Clinic residency with a robust community and rural surgical experience within Mayo Clinic Health System.
An emphasis on surgical breadth within general surgery and surgical subspecialties allows a qualified candidate to confidently practice in a community, rural, or international setting after the successful completion of the residency.
We have a lot to offer and are looking for motivated, driven students who want to help build a program with incredible resources.
The Integrated Community and Rural Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic Health System is accredited by the ACGME.
Every resident who successfully completes the Integrated Community and Rural Surgery Residency is eligible for certification through the American Board of Surgery.
The Integrated Community and Rural Surgery Residency began in 2015. We anticipate that one trainee will complete this program annually.
As a resident at Mayo Clinic, you'll have access to robust clinical, educational, and research resources. You'll find support both inside and outside of the campus to promote physical and mental wellness and ensure your work/life balance.
We receive more than 1,700 applications each year. Greater than half are for preliminary surgery.
Yes, you can apply to both programs.
Yes, we have international medical graduates in both our general surgery and preliminary programs.
No, it is not required to have previous USA experience.
Yes, you must have completed medical school within 5 years of the time you are applying.
Yes, You must pass all exams on the first try.
Mayo Clinic and the General Surgery residency program sponsor J-1 visas only. NO exceptions will be made to this policy.
All applications are processed through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
The certification process should be started at the time of application and completed by the time the Rank Order List is submitted to the NRMP (approximately mid-February). If you are not completely certified by that time, your name will automatically be dropped from the Rank Order List by NRMP.
Three letters are required.
No, we do not.
Yes. Applicants should signal their most interested programs regardless of whether they are home or away rotations. This is the most fair and equitable process for all applicant types (M.D., D.O., and IMGs) and provides all programs that participate in receiving signals with the same information about interest level.
