Mayo Medical School

Mayo Medical School Introduction

The Mayo Medical School is part of the Mayo Clinic. Its origin goes back to 1863, when Dr. William Worrall Mayo settled in Rochester. He was joined 20 years later by his two physician sons who set up a private integrated group practice in which they were joined by other respected physicians. This led to the formation of the renowned Mayo Clinic. The faculty of the Medical School is associated with the Clinic and hospitals. The school was founded in 1972.

Mayo Medical School Academics

4-year modern. The small class size facilitates a personalized course of instruction characterized by extensive clinical interaction and the integration of basic and clinical sciences throughout all segments of the curriculum. Patient contact begins early in the first year and increases commensurate with student progress. The integration of basic and clinical sciences occurs in a manner that strengthens basic science concepts, stresses the patient orientation appropriate for an undergraduate medical school, and utilizes a variety of active, problem-oriented, faculty-guided and selflearning techniques to aid student comprehension. Integration of the various components of the curriculum is promoted by organization of course material into broad functional units that span several curricular years. The curricular units are: the cell; the organ; the patient, physician, and society; the scientific foundations of medical practice; clinical experiences; and the research trimester. This type of curricular organization enables content integration of the basic and clinical sciences and between basic and clinical science.

Mayo Medical School Unique Programs

Minority admissions: The school actively seeks minority students and welcomes their application for admission. Other degree programs: Combined MDPhD programs are offered in several disciplines including immunology and pathology. A combined MD-Oral Maxillofacial Surgery program is also offered to candidates who have completed the DDS degree.

Mayo Medical School Admissions

Only the minimum premedical science courses are required. A course in biochemistry is also required. Forty-two students comprise each class. The initial screening involves a review of the contents of the AMCAS application. Those being considered further will receive a standardized phone interview instead of a supplementary application. Transfer and advanced standing: Not available.

Mayo Medical School Students

An Honors/Pass/Fail system is used. Students are required to take Steps 1 and 2 of the USMLE. Promotion will be based on evidence of behavior and maturation, consonant with the student’s talents and defined professional goals. Teaching: Located in Rochester, the school makes use of the facilities of the Mayo Clinic in its preclinical program. The Guggenheim Building houses the facilities for education and research in most of the basic sciences; the Plummer Building houses the library and Biomedical Communications; and the Hilton Building houses clinical laboratories of the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Microbiology, and Endocrine Research. Clinical teaching takes place at 2 hospitals: Rochester Methodist Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital, which provide 2000 beds and several clinical research facilities. Other: Facilities for research are located in the Medical Sciences Building, Guggenheim Building, and Rochester Methodist and St. Mary’s Hospitals. Library: Information not available. Housing: Students are responsible for finding their own housing in the area.

Carnegie Foundation Classification

Special Focus Institutions — Medical schools and medical centers

General Characteristics

Highest offering	N/A
Calendar System	Semester
Years of college work required	4
Variable Tuition

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force	— / /
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification