[Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org)

December 1, 2025 (application deadline for July 2026 start)

Scholarship covers transportation and lodging for international electives; award amounts vary by need and destination.

Supports Mayo Clinic pediatric residents to pursue international clinical electives by funding travel and lodging costs.

--- ## Description The Mayo International Health Program Scholarship provides financial support for pediatric and adolescent medicine residents at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota who wish to participate in international elective experiences during their residency. The program is designed to enhance residents’ clinical skills, expand their understanding of global health, and foster culturally competent, compassionate physicians. Funding is typically provided for transportation and lodging expenses related to international clinical rotations, with a focus on meaningful clinical work abroad. Participation in the global health track is encouraged but not required for eligibility. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: December 1, 2025 (for residency beginning July 2026) - Interviews for residency positions are conducted November–January. - The academic year begins with orientation in late June; clinical responsibilities start July 1. --- ## Funding Amount - The scholarship typically covers transportation and lodging for international rotations. - Award amounts vary depending on destination and resident need. - Funding is provided specifically for residents accepted to the Mayo Clinic Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Residency participating in international electives. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be residents in the Mayo Clinic Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Residency (Minnesota). - Open to: - Graduates of accredited U.S. and Canadian medical schools. - International medical graduates certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). - Participation in the global health track is not required, but the scholarship is often used by those pursuing global health electives. - Residents interested in international electives are encouraged to apply for the scholarship. --- ## Application Process - Apply to the Mayo Clinic Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Residency through the [Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)](https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/applying-residencies-eras/). - All application materials must be submitted by December 1 of the year preceding the appointment. - All appointments are made through the [National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)](https://www.nrmp.org/). - Selected applicants will be invited for a virtual interview between November and January. - Once accepted as a resident, apply for the International Health Program Scholarship to support your international elective. --- ## Additional Information - Thirteen categorical pediatric positions and two pediatrics-child neurology positions are available each year. - The residency program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. - Residents benefit from individualized training, mentorship, and a supportive community. - International rotations are popular and supported by structured arrangements with Mayo Clinic’s partner hospitals and health systems. --- ## External Links - [Residency Program Overview](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/pediatric-and-adolescent-medicine-residency-minnesota/) - [Application Process Details](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/pediatric-and-adolescent-medicine-residency-minnesota/how-to-apply/) - [Mayo International Health Program](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/mayo-international-health-program/) - [ERAS Application Portal](https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/applying-residencies-eras/) - [NRMP Information](https://www.nrmp.org/) - [Stipend and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |----------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------| | Siobhan Pittock, M.B., B.Ch. | Program Director | | | | Emily Hurd | Education Coordinator | [hurd.emily@mayo.edu](mailto:hurd.emily@mayo.edu) | 507-293-2471 | | Dawn Schultz | Education Coordinator | [schultz.dawn@mayo.edu](mailto:schultz.dawn@mayo.edu) | 507-284-9827 | For general inquiries: [Mayo Clinic Contact Page](https://college.mayo.edu/admissions-and-tuition/contact/) ---

Pediatric And Adolescent Medicine Residency - Mayo Clinic Minnesota

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