About PhD Program,
The Mayo Clinic M.D.-Ph.D. Program educates students to meet the demands of a career as a physician-scientist. By combining M.D. and Ph.D. training, we prepare our graduates to be leaders in both clinical medicine and in scientific research to significantly impact the future of medicine and science. Our graduates go on to be highly successful in their respective fields of clinical medicine, research, medical education, and leadership.
- Ourflexible curriculum prepares students with a sound foundation in medical training to fully understand all levels of their scientific research and how it contributes to patient care and human health. Above all, our curriculum gives students the flexibility to become the physician-scientists they want to be.
- Students are fully supported through a unique funding model,guaranteed internal fellowship for up to eight years.
- Modern research requires access to cutting-edge technology and research support services. Mayo Clinic provides students access to an unbelievable array of research and clinical resources.
Our program benefits from the exceptional clinical training of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and the extraordinary research education and resources of Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Mayo Clinic is well-known for its tradition of integrating patient care, research, and education. These connections are reflected throughout our curriculum, student experiences, opportunities, and graduate outcomes.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The Mayo Clinic M.D.-Ph.D. Program prepares students to translate scientific discoveries into applications that improve patient care. This requires a wide range of skills, aptitudes, and characteristics.
Along with the basic set of prerequisites, the admission committee takes a holistic approach to admissions; meaning, we take into consideration the many factors that make up an applicant. These acceptance factors include:
- Depth and breadth of research experience
- Exposure to and exploration of medicine
- Leadership experience, artistic and athletic endeavors, and work experiences
- Academic performance
- GPA (no minimum GPA requirement; graduate-level coursework and grades are taken into consideration)
- MCAT score/percentile
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
PhD Funding Coverage,
Mayo Clinic has made a continuing commitment to fully support the tuition and stipend costs for all M.D.-Ph.D. students throughout their medical and graduate training. This allows you to choose your thesis laboratory with a focus on the education and training you want to achieve.
Mayo Clinic M.D.-Ph.D. Program students are fully supported (tuition and stipend) through a guaranteed internal fellowship for up to eight years contingent upon satisfactory progress in the program. This eliminates the need for students to identify a faculty member to provide financial support.
If additional funding is required for other student expenses, you have access to the resources of the Office of Student Financial Aid and Registrar.
In addition to full tuition support, this guaranteed internal fellowship provides an annual graduate-level stipend. The 2024-2025 annual graduate-level stipend is $40,000 provided on a payment schedule.
Application Requirement,
Online application and application fee
Secondary application
Letters of recommendation
Selection criteria and application review process
Application Deadline,
Oct 01, 202
Application Fee,
- $120 processing fee (unless granted a fee waiver by AMCAS)
