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

October 2026 (program application deadline, projected)

Annual stipend for PGY-1 (2026): $75,105 plus comprehensive benefits; 1-year appointment.

One-year clinical residency for medical graduates, providing foundational training for advanced specialty programs at Mayo Clinic.

This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to annual cycle updates.

--- ## Description Mayo Clinic's Transitional and Preliminary Year programs offer one-year, broad-based clinical residency training at multiple Mayo Clinic campuses (Arizona, Florida, Minnesota). These programs are designed to provide recent medical graduates with a strong clinical foundation before entering advanced specialty or categorical residency training in fields such as anesthesiology, dermatology, neurology, radiology, radiation oncology, ophthalmology, or physical medicine and rehabilitation. Residents benefit from personalized mentorship, flexible curricula, and access to Mayo Clinic’s world-class resources and patient-centered care model. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated program application deadline; projected for the next cycle) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Annual stipend for PGY-1 (effective March 2026): $75,105 (biweekly: $2,889) - Appointment is for one year - Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid leave, meal subsidy, and additional support services For more details, see [Stipend and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be graduating or have graduated from an accredited medical school (U.S. or international). - Valid ECFMG certificate required for international medical graduates (with specific provisions for Canadian graduates depending on graduation date). - Must meet all Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education eligibility requirements and technical standards. - Application is typically through ERAS or the designated third-party service for the chosen specialty/campus. - Transitional Year (Arizona): Must apply through categorical programs in anesthesiology, dermatology, neurology, or radiation oncology at Mayo Clinic Arizona. - Preliminary Year (Florida, Minnesota): Positions reserved for those matching to participating specialty programs at the respective campuses. --- ## Application Process 1. Review program-specific application instructions on the [program’s webpage](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/programs-a-z/). 2. Submit application via the identified third-party service (typically ERAS). 3. Required materials include: - Curriculum vitae - Personal statement - Medical school diploma and transcripts - Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)/Dean’s letter - Official exam transcripts (USMLE/COMLEX or equivalent) - Valid ECFMG certificate (if applicable) - Two (or three, if required) letters of recommendation - Certificates from prior residency/fellowship training (if applicable) 4. Additional program-specific requirements may apply; check the relevant program page. 5. Interviews are by invitation. For full details, see [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/application-process/). --- ## Additional Information - Each campus and specialty may have unique curriculum features and elective opportunities. - Residents have access to robust research, leadership, and wellness resources. - [Comprehensive benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) include paid vacation, parental leave, medical/dental insurance, disability, and more. - Program is accredited by the ACGME. - Completion of the program does not confer board eligibility but fulfills requirements for entry into specialty training. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/transitional-and-preliminary-year/) - [Programs A-Z](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/programs-a-z/) - [Stipend and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/application-process/) - [Applicant Resources](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/applicant-resources/) --- ## Contact Information | Program/Campus | Contact Person | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------| | Transitional Year (AZ) | Amaal Starling, M.D. (Director) | [starling.amaal@mayo.edu](mailto:starling.amaal@mayo.edu) | | | | Karla Stevenson (Coordinator) | [Stevenson.Karla@mayo.edu](mailto:Stevenson.Karla@mayo.edu) | 480-574-1539 | | Preliminary Year (MN) | Carrie Thompson, M.D., M.S. | [Res-IM@mayo.edu](mailto:Res-IM@mayo.edu) | 507-284-5934 | | General GME Inquiries | Mayo Clinic GME Office | [msgme@mayo.edu](mailto:msgme@mayo.edu) | 507-284-2511 | | Admissions (General) | Education Connect | | 507-255-9200 | For additional contacts and program-specific inquiries, visit the [Contact & Verifications page](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/contact-and-verifications/).

Transitional and Preliminary Year

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