Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, originally founded in 1972 as Mayo Medical School, is the medical education arm of Mayo Clinic, one of the most prestigious healthcare systems in the world. The school was renamed in 2018 following a transformative $200 million gift from philanthropist Jay Alix. Built on Mayo Clinic's century-old tradition of integrated clinical practice, education, and research, the school provides an immersive medical education experience within a world-renowned healthcare environment.
The school is nationally recognized for its innovative curriculum, small class sizes, and unparalleled clinical training opportunities across Mayo Clinic's campuses in Rochester, Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida. With a highly selective admissions process accepting only around 50 students annually, Mayo Alix School of Medicine consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the nation for research and primary care. Students benefit from direct exposure to cutting-edge medical research, complex patient cases, and a collaborative, team-based approach to medicine that defines the Mayo Clinic model.
The educational experience at Mayo Alix emphasizes individualized learning, early clinical exposure, and the integration of basic science with clinical practice. Students work alongside internationally recognized physicians and researchers, gaining hands-on experience with state-of-the-art medical technologies and treatment approaches. The school's "Science of Health Care Delivery" curriculum prepares future physicians to be leaders in improving healthcare systems, while maintaining Mayo Clinic's core values of putting the needs of patients first.
| Type | Private Research |
| Location | Rochester, Minnesota |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Total students | 250 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 1:10 |
| Acceptance rate | 2% |
| Graduation rate | 99% |
| Average starting salary | $63,000 |
| In-state tuition | $61,940 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $61,940 |
| Room & board | $18,500 |
| Average financial aid | $35,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 78% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.90 |
| Regular deadline | October 15 |
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