M.D. Program Admissions

Mayo Medical School enrolls students with superior academic credentials, leadership characteristics and a sincere desire to commit their lives to service. Recognizing the strength of diversity, we encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply. Equal opportunity and access are embraced throughout the admissions process.

Admissions Committee

• The Admissions Committee is composed of 18 individuals. In addition to both basic science and clinical practice educators, the committee includes current medical school students, medical school administrators and community leaders. Members are actively involved in the on-campus candidate interview process.
• The Admissions Committee meets weekly from October through March to review and rank each candidate.
  • During the admissions cycle, a review of all ranked candidates will occur every four to six weeks, at which time appointment offers are made.
  • Those applicants not receiving appointments during the initial review will receive notification of their "hold status." During each subsequent review, all previously reviewed applicants remain active and eligible to receive appointment offers.
  • This periodic and "rolling" admissions process allows for all applicants to remain active for admissions consideration, irrespective of their interview dates, until the class is filled by March 15.