Mayo School of Health Sciences

By Anna Stevens

Mayo School of Health Sciences is a small school within a large organization, says Jodi Nelsen, a recruiter for the school. The school formally began in 1973 with fewer than 10 programs; since then more than 5,500 students have passed through its courses. “Students benefit from small class sizes, but at the same time benefit from the world-class, world-renowned facilities of the Mayo Clinic,” Nelsen says.

The school’s largest programs are Physical Therapy, Nurse Anesthesia, Radiography, and Clinical Laboratory Sciences. “At Mayo, students experience the world-famous clinical care experience, world-renowned faculty and mentors, world-class clinical and research resources and interact with a worldwide patient population,” says Nelsen. “Our programs prepare students to enter specialty careers in healthcare.”

The relationship between the working Mayo professionals who teach courses and the students is a dynamic one, according to Nelsen. Students appreciate having preceptors (an expert or specialist, such as a physician or a nurse, who gives practical experience and training to a student) for guidance and support through the rigorous programs.

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MORE INFORMATION

Phone: 507-284-3678
Address: 200 First St. SW (there are three campuses)
Website: www.mayo.edu/mshs
Programs Offered: Sixty programs representing 27 health science careers. Master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy available along with a few certificate programs. All other programs are offered collaboratively with other colleges and universities, and the students get degrees from those schools.
Enrollment: 220 enrolled for fall semester
Cost Range: From hundreds of dollars up to $20,000 per year, depending on the program.
Number Of Faculty: 40 full-time faculty.
Class Sizes: 5-30 students depending on class.
Student Breakdown: Average student is 24 years old. Ten percent of students are Mayo employees.
When Classes Meet: Classes take place during the day; clinical experiences can vary depending on program (day, night, weekend).