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Prospective trainee joins a virtualal information session about the Mayo Clinic School of Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program.

With several types of virtual visit sessions available, our goal is to meet you where you are. Learn more about our visit opportunities below and sign up for one or several of the sessions based on your interests and future goals. Registration is required for hosted sessions. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to the session.

Request an information session

Information sessions are available upon request. Our admissions recruiters give virtual presentations to student clubs/organizations who have members interested in pursuing advanced degrees, such as a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D.-Ph.D. and would like to learn more about our programs and the admissions process.

To request a group presentation, please email us at MCCM@mayo.edu.

Attend a Ph.D. virtual information session

Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences information sessions and panel discussions provide a prospective applicants with invaluable insights and guidance for aspiring Ph.D. candidates.

Register to attend upcoming information sessions and panel discussions

A series of free virtual events that will provide valuable information and tips for applying. These events are for prospective Ph.D. applicants regardless of where you are in your academic journey! Learn valuable information and tips for applying to a biomedical science doctoral program and hear stories from our current students and faculty researchers! Anyone can attend these sessions, however, they are geared toward those who are in college, have a degree, or are non-traditional students considering a career change and interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in biomedical science.

Ph.D. Program Preview

Thinking about applying to our Ph.D. program? Attend this session for an overview of Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program as well as guidance on crafting application materials that effectively communicates your research goals and motivation in order to showcase your potential as a researcher within our Ph.D. program.

Event	Date	Time	Register
Ph.D. Program Preview	Thursday, Oct. 10	5-5:50 p.m. Central Time	Registration Link

Meet the Track Directors: Q&A Panel

Interested in a particular research track? Join us to hear from our research track directors.

Event	Date	Time	Register
Meet the Track Directors: Q&A Panel - IMM, MPET, REGS, CTS	Thursday, September 12	1:00-1:50 p.m. Central Time	Registration link
Meet the Track Directors: Q&A Panel - BMEP, BMB, NSC, VGT	Tuesday, September 24	3:00-3:50 PM Central Time	Registration link

Ph.D. Life: Q&A with Current Students

Want to know what it is like to be a student in one of our programs? Ask question from our current students about their track choice, research, mentor selection, student life, and more!

Event	Date	Time	Register
Ph.D. Life: Q&A with Current Students	Wednesday, Sept. 18	4-4:50 p.m. Central Time	Registration link
Ph.D. Life: Q&A with Current Students	Wednesday, Oct. 16	4-4:50 p.m. Central Time	Registration Link

Individual virtual visit

Our virtual visits provide a more personalized look at the Ph.D. Program within Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, chat one-on-one with an admissions recruiter.

Schedule an individual virtual visit

These virtual meetings are designed for current college students and college graduates pursing a Ph.D. degree. During these Zoom meetings, you can expect to:

- Meet one-on-one with one of our graduate admissions recruiters!
- Get personalized answers to questions about eligibility, admissions and application, pathway options, and more!

Bring your questions and let's chat! Find a time on our calendar and schedule a virtual Zoom meeting.