About Mayo Clinic rotations ...

[A.T.P]

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Well i'm planning to do a clinical rotation in Mayo Clinic and i wonder how hard is it to get ?? and by the way can anyone help me with a real good wise saying to start my personal statement with ???

 

[trouta]

Its not that hard, lots of people rotate here. Just apply...

 

[Daiphon]

When I applied, I looked at the PS as an opportunity to set out some ideas for my ERAS PS - e.g. it was a short, crude draft...

But I was able to rotate there, and so were several of my classmates. Highly recommend it - it's a lot of fun!

-t

 

[electra]

You should realize that Mayo receives FAR MORE applications from students than it can ever fill. The application IS long and asks for a bunch of information. Fill it out thoughtfully, include a good personal statement, including why you want to rotate there. I applied early, got a month, and it was definitely one of the best months of my year. There's just no place like it.
also - FYI - no white coats at Mayo. And you "dress" everyday for rotations other than surgery. Women, be warned about the wardrobe issue early!

good luck
PM with questions.

 

[prehysteric]

You should realize that Mayo receives FAR MORE applications from students than it can ever fill. The application IS long and asks for a bunch of information. Fill it out thoughtfully, include a good personal statement, including why you want to rotate there. I applied early, got a month, and it was definitely one of the best months of my year. There's just no place like it.
also - FYI - no white coats at Mayo. And you "dress" everyday for rotations other than surgery. Women, be warned about the wardrobe issue early!

good luck
PM with questions.

i don't know if mayo rejects anyone who completely fills out the application. in fact, i think most med schools accept virtually any visiting student they think isn't a criminal. [this is wrong, please see below]

as a resident here at mayo, i've seen that we have TONS of space for more med students, especially on the medical and surgical rotations. peds and ob-gyn, however, may not have much room for visiting students.

 

[Wo1verine7DO]

How does one decide what to rotate in? Basically I'm an MS 2 and intested in rotating a month there probably in anthing to get experience, should I already have a good idea of what I want to apply to rotate in during my 4th year and I still have no idea what I want to do? Any Advice? When you apply as visiting students, do they look at board scores, GPA, etc? Also, how long ahead should I apply? I still have 2 years right now.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

[amuse]

How does one decide what to rotate in? Basically I'm an MS 2 and intested in rotating a month there probably in anthing to get experience, should I already have a good idea of what I want to apply to rotate in during my 4th year and I still have no idea what I want to do? Any Advice? When you apply as visiting students, do they look at board scores, GPA, etc? Also, how long ahead should I apply? I still have 2 years right now.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

I wouldn't worry about it right now. once you have a better idea of what specialty you're going to apply for, then you should start planning your away rotations. for example, say you want to apply into medicine. they you should do medicine or medical subspecialty away rotations to help you get a foot in the door at the away institution.

So to answer your question, away institutions usually like to get your application 3-6months before your intended rotation date. like prehysteric said, away rotations are usually not competitive. you simply have to be a clinical med student from anywhere to get a spot.

 

[PeeDee]

I applied to Mayo earlier this year, had my application in well before the due date and was turned down. I was shocked as I had 3 other friends apply and get a rotation there. So I called and asked why...not only do they get a ton of applicants for rotations they are starting to look at board scores in order to weed people out. I was very disappointed and confused cause I had better scores than 2 of the 3 people who rotated there in the past. So I am not sure on what "system" they have in order to select students to rotate. Just get your application in early, have a good personal statement, and hope that not many other people are looking at the same month as you. Good luck.

 

[prehysteric]

PeeDee, sorry to hear about your Mayo application. I looked up what's now required at Mayo to do an away rotation, and it's WAY more than most other med schools:

A letter of recommendation from a physician or faculty member who is thoroughly familiar with your work.
An official transcript from your medical school.
A summary of publications/research projects (if any).
Copy of official test transcript from USMLE Step I or COMLEX.
A curriculum vitae.
A personal statement.

I had no idea Mayo was so competitive. The only advice I can add is try really hard on the personal statement (include why you want to go to Mayo for residency), and get a real rec letter (ie, not from your dean of student affairs, bur rather from an attending you rotated with or a faculty member you did research with.)

 

[Idiopathic]

i don't know if mayo rejects anyone who completely fills out the application. in fact, i think most med schools accept virtually any visiting student they think isn't a criminal.

as a resident here at mayo, i've seen that we have TONS of space for more med students, especially on the medical and surgical rotations. peds and ob-gyn, however, may not have much room for visiting students.

I have been told that many services are using the audition rotations just as that, to audition future residents. With that said, they are screening more. I would imagine that some specialties (i.e. neurosurgery) would not even let a student rotate who they wouldnt interview.

 

[reza423]

ok this question is for those who have rotated at mayo clinic.

whats the schedule like for MS IV in surgery and internal med

is there overnight call?

what did u rotate in at mayo?

any tips on what to do to get a good evaluation?

 

[mpp]

In surgery you may not have to take call unless you want or you are on Chief Resident service (which would probably be just one week of the 4...and perhaps none).

In internal medicine it is q6 overnight call, and q6 short call. To get a good evaluation, work hard, ask to do a small talk for the team, etc., etc., same as for any rotation.

 

[electra]

I rotated in rehab, since that's what I'm interviewing for, and I had a great month. I thought all of the attendings and residents were very friendly and interested in working with me. I never felt ignored.
Rotation wisse, I tried to read and keep up with my patients when I was on inpatients rounds. I found there to be almost no "pimping." I really felt like the month was more a "get to know you" month.
I enjoyed myself there and if I had an extra rotation, I would go back and do something else.

For the application - fill it out thoroughly and neatly. Include a copy of your CV and any research experience you might have. If you don't have any, just say so. Send an official transcript. There's no cost to apply (at least, there wasn't last year), so you really don't have anything to lose.

 

[vietcongs]

be forewarned about the dresscode. men have to wear sports coats and ties...even in the path lab. i have a friend who got a rotation in pathology and remember he went through that long application. if you really want it, go for it. i heard its a great place to rotate.