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Quick Facts |
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Program length:
Six months
Prerequisites:
Enrolled in a clinical laboratory science baccalaureate program
Granted: MSHS Certificate
of Completion and bachelor’s degree from affiliate school
Patient interaction:
Low
Placement outlook:
Excellent |
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Program Description
Students enrolled in clinical laboratory science baccalaureate programs
at our affiliated education institutions complete six months of
laboratory rotations in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and
Pathology at Mayo Clinic during the final year of their college
education.
The length of the rotation is flexible and depends upon the affiliated
institution’s guidelines and requirements.
Accreditation
Mayo School of Health Sciences’ Clinical Laboratory Science
Internship is accredited by The
National Accrediting Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(NAACLS). In addition, all of Mayo Clinic’s college and university
affiliates are NAACLS accredited.
Mayo Clinic is also accredited by the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission.
Higher Learning Commission
30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
(800) 621-7440
(312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462
www.ncacihe.org
Affiliated institution(s)
To participate in the Mayo School of Health Sciences’ Clinical
Laboratory Science Internship program, you must be a senior at one
of the following affiliated academic institutions:
For more information or to enroll in a Mayo Clinic-affiliated Clinical
Laboratory Science Internship, please contact:
Northern
Michigan University
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855-5346
(906) 227-1660
University of
Minnesota
Division of Medical Technology
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
P.O. Box 609
420 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 625-9490
University of North
Dakota
Clinical Laboratory Science Program
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
P.O. Box 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202
(701) 777-2634
University of Wisconsin - Stevens
Point
Department of Medical Technology
B-127 Science Building
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-3766
Facilities
Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
is one of the largest clinical laboratories in the world. It’s
comprised of 1,600 people working in 40 specialty laboratories.
Mayo Clinic performs more than 13 million tests each year.
A highly skilled team of pathologists, physicians, scientists,
clinical laboratory scientists, clinical laboratory technicians,
biologists, chemists, geneticists and other specialists performs
lab work. We receive patient specimens for testing from Mayo Clinic
and clinics and hospitals worldwide.
The wide repertoire of test services, the high volume of specimens
we receive for testing, and our diverse and highly educated faculty
make us an ideal educational setting for students in clinical laboratory
science training programs.
The Mayo Clinic campus in Rochester comprises an extensive outpatient
complex, two hospitals, and research and education facilities. It
is among the largest, most advanced medical centers in the world.
Graduation and Certification
Upon successful completion of your Clinical Laboratory Science Internship,
you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, School of
Health Sciences.
Upon graduation from your college or university, you may need to
obtain licensure, depending on the state where you seek employment.
Information on licensure is available from state departments of
health or boards of occupational licensing.
Certification is a voluntary process by which a nongovernmental
organization, such as a professional society or certifying agency,
grants recognition to an individual whose professional competence
meets prescribed standards. Widely accepted by employers in the
health industry, certification is a prerequisite for most jobs and
often is necessary for advancement.
Hours
For the majority of the internship, your learning schedule will
include eight-hour days, five days per week.
Class Size
Each year, Mayo School of Health Sciences admits six to eight students
to its Clinical Laboratory Science Internship at Mayo Clinic in
Rochester. This ensures you will receive a comprehensive educational
experience with one-on-one instruction.
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