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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

Surgery residency program in Rochester, Minnesota, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

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About Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

ACGME code
4402621163
Program director
Mariela Rivera
Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
1,575
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
32%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program is a other Surgery residency program in Rochester, Minnesota, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,575 applications and invited about 15.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 32% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
11
Interview rate
15.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates59%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs24%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men43%
  • White55%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Mariela Rivera
Program coordinator
Jonie Keune
Coordinator phone
(507) 284-8240
Program phone
(507) 255-9706
Sponsoring institution
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education 200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905 Open in Google Maps

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program IMG-friendly?

About 32% of residents at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program offer?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program offers 11 first-year Surgery positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program received 1,575 applications and interviewed about 15.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program located?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program is located at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education 200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905. Its sponsoring institution is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Who is the program director of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

The program director is Mariela Rivera. The program coordinator, Jonie Keune, is the usual contact for application questions.

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