Candidates must complete a Certificate Application form. This form is available on the MCGSBS Certificate Programs intranet site. Supporting documents include a program fee agreement form, letter of recommendation (from a person who is acquainted with your personal, academic, or professional qualifications) and CV/Resume. Applicants must be approved by the track program director and admission endorsed by MCGSBS. 

Eligibility 

Applicants must be employed at Mayo Clinic.  The employment appointment, as documented at the time of application, must be greater in length than the time required for completion of all requirements of the program.  Eligible roles include: Mayo Clinic physician, scientist, fellow or resident with a doctoral degree in a discipline applicable to research or medical student who plans to have a research career.   

Time Requirement 

Applicants must have adequate protected time to complete course requirements within designated program length. Students must abide by course attendance requirements as defined in course syllabi. 

Minimum Credit Requirements 

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits.  

Transfer Credits 

A total of 3 didactic credits may be transferred into the certificate program. For more details, see the Credit Conversion, Transfer, Waiver, and Substitution Policy on the MCGSBS Policies and Procedures intranet site.   

A program fee is charged for Certificate programs to cover administrative costs, due upon admission. The cost is covered by Mayo Clinic funds, either by the candidate’s home department or lab, or by the Mayo Clinic’s Career Investment Program (CIP) if eligible and selected by CIP.