Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Welcome to Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, where medical innovation meets world-class education. As a private nonprofit university deeply integrated with the globally recognized Mayo Clinic, this institution stands as a beacon for aspiring medical professionals. From its inception, it has been dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare, offering an unparalleled environment for learning and discovery within one of the world's leading medical institutions.

The college's rich history dates back to 1915, rooted in the Mayo Clinic's pioneering efforts in medical education, particularly in postgraduate training. Early on, the Mayo Clinic forged strong ties with the University of Minnesota, with key figures like William James Mayo and Charles Horace Mayo playing significant roles. To overcome early operational structures, the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER) was established in 1915, becoming a department of the University of Minnesota and enabling graduate programs at the Rochester clinic. This strategic move, coupled with the Mayo brothers' initiative to convert the Mayo Clinic into a non-profit, laid the foundation for its enduring legacy in medical academia.

Academically, the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science excels in developing highly specialized medical professionals. Its collegiate structure fosters unique interschool programs, allowing students to seamlessly combine advanced training. A prime example is the Medical Scientist Training Program (M.D.-Ph.D.), established in 1986 and continuously funded by an NIH/NIGMS grant since 2003. This distinctive 2-4-2 model, a partnership between Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, offers students flexibility and robust re-entry support. Furthermore, the college's commitment to lifelong learning is evident through the Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, which offers hundreds of courses annually to thousands of medical professionals.

The student experience is deeply collaborative and research-intensive. For M.D.-Ph.D. candidates, the program ensures comprehensive support, including a guaranteed internal fellowship for up to four research years, removing financial barriers to intensive scientific inquiry. Students benefit from the ability to take or test out of graduate school classes during their early medical years and even complete clinical clerkships during their graduate phase, tailoring their path to excellence within one of the world's leading medical institutions.