M.D. Program - Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science

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M.D. Program overview

Mayo Clinic is leading the way in the rapidly changing health care landscape. As a medical student, you'll contribute to this change immediately upon stepping foot on campus and throughout your medical school journey. Whether your passion is making a difference in the lives of patients on a daily basis, contributing to cutting-edge research, or traveling the world to give hope and healing to those who need it, you'll join in the mission to put the needs of patients first.

At Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, you'll find community in a diverse group of classmates, and learn from world-class faculty that will inspire you to further commit to your calling. As a national medical school, with campus locations in Rochester, Minnesota; Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona; and Jacksonville, Florida, you're encouraged to explore endless opportunities and take advantage of our unique resources and curriculum.

Our medical students are the health care leaders of tomorrow and we know you'll leave our M.D. Program ready to devote yourself to patient care, advancing medicine, and redefining health care.

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"I can be the kind of physician I want to be"

Experience the common and complex

Mayo Clinic ranks No. 1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the country. You'll get the chance to work in the most cutting-edge disciplines and technologies as you become familiar with both rare and common patient cases.

#14

best medical school in the nation for research (U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2023)

80%+

of students graduate with a published research article in a peer-reviewed journal

40%

of graduates continue their education in a residency at Mayo Clinic

A national presence

With three training locations, our M.D. Program gives students the opportunity to learn at each Mayo Clinic campus for a truly unique and customized educational experience.

Explore training locations

Why do students choose Mayo Clinic?

Medical student paying close attention in class

Learn in a structured yet flexible curriculum

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"A place that cares about patients differently"

Selectives also allow for travel and using the knowledge and skills learned in class, beyond the classroom.

Be part of a diverse, passionate class

Mayo Clinic truly lives their dedication to patient care in every aspect of health care delivery. The focus on patient needs here is unlike anything I have ever seen.

Sophia Aguirre
Current student

Faculty member teaching and M.D.-Ph.D. student

Faculty with a mentoring mindset

I am most excited by the people I’m surrounded by. My classmates are thoughtful and kind-hearted. Professors are brilliant and dedicated to teaching. Administrators are endlessly supportive. And patients are inspiring reminders of why I entered medicine.

Connor Walsh
Current student