Peer tutors are available in a variety of content areas for programs, classes, board exams, etc. The most common content areas include anatomy, biochemistry/molecular biology, brain and nervous system, histology, microbiology, USMLE Step 1, etc. Tutors are available in a number of additional content areas as well. Please note, tutors are not available for MCAT exams.

Approval is not required to submit a tutor request; you may submit a request at any time.

You may submit a request by completing the online form. This form allows you to indicate individualized needs, including requesting a specific tutor. Once you submit a request for a tutor, you will receive an automatic email confirmation. Tutor requests are received by the Office of Wellness and Academic Support and requests are filled in the order they are received.

Peer tutors may include graduate students, medical students, or other advanced learners. Tutors must be in good academic standing and demonstrate expertise in specific content areas.

Arrangements such as time and location of tutoring are made between tutors and learners. You will work with your tutor to determine a schedule.

Tutoring costs are covered by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Tutors may work one-on-one with a learner or with a group of learners, depending on the preferences of the individual tutors and learners. Virtual tutoring services may also be provided.

If you are interested in becoming a tutor, please contact MCCMS.TATUTOR@mayo.edu. As a tutor, you must demonstrate expertise in the content area you tutor, be in good academic standing, complete all hiring requirements as defined by Human Resources before compensation can be provided, and complete an orientation session prior to the first tutoring session.