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Matters of the heart: Health sciences alumna finds purpose in echocardiography and beyond

March 28, 2025

Learn more about Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences alumni Karen Helfinstine (RAD ’03, ECHO ’05) and the path to her career in echocardiography and beyond.

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Minnesota high school students gain hands-on experience in Mayo Clinic's Career Immersion Program

June 28, 2024

Mayo Clinic's Career Immersion Program offers high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with experts in some of the most sought-after healthcare fields.

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Inspired by a father’s experience: Four sisters pursue healthcare careers at Mayo Clinic

June 18, 2024

Growing up, the Bardwell sisters had front-row seats to the healthcare system. Their father was paralyzed in a construction accident. After witnessing the important role his care teams played in his life, each of the sisters decided to pursue a career in healthcare.

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Mother follows in daughter’s footsteps to become pharmacy technician at Mayo Clinic

June 7, 2024

Katie DeWitt and her mother, Cheryl DeWitt, have more than a last name in common. Both have followed the same career path — pharmacy technicians at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.

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Mayo Clinic Physical Therapy Doctoral Program brings hope and healing to Honduras

February 2, 2024

Since 2008, Nathan Hellyer, Ph.D., P.T., has been traveling to Honduras with Mayo Clinic students in the Physical Therapy Doctoral Program to provide medical care in a country with limited resources. Read about his experience.

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New fast-track program bridges gap from high school to career in phlebotomy

January 19, 2024

Mayo Clinic is collaborating with Rochester Public Schools to launch a fast-track phlebotomy training program that will provide hands-on training for high school students and the opportunity to shadow professionals in the field.

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Programs in Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences celebrate 2023 graduation

August 23, 2023

Graduates of Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences were recognized by their programs on social media, and in photos and articles. Here's some of those celebrations of the classes of 2023.

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Paramedic students respond to simulated emergencies in Rochester area

August 4, 2023

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Emergency Medicine Paramedic Program organized eight emergency scenarios around the Rochester area for students this week.

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High school and college students engage with Mayo Clinic through summer programs

July 18, 2023

Summertime is ideal for exploring possible life paths. During the summer, Mayo Clinic offers multiple pathway programs for high school and college students interested in various types of careers in biomedical research, medicine, and health sciences.

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Prescription for success: Graduation celebrates 50 years of excellence in pharmacy residencies

June 23, 2023

The Pharmacy Residency Program — now 50 years old — began in 1972 with a single resident in a first postgraduate year certification program in Rochester. Today, the program includes nearly 20 certificate programs with 33 residents in the Midwest alone.

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Recognizing medical laboratory professionals: Learn more about their impact, educational opportunities

April 28, 2023

Mayo Clinic recognizes Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 23-29, 2023. The week is an annual celebration of medical laboratory professionals and pathologists. Mayo Clinic offers a multitude of programs and training for current and aspiring individuals in these essential health care careers.

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Behind the scenes, pharmacists play key role in clinical research

March 28, 2023

Research pharmacists at Mayo Clinic facilitate clinical trials, and design and conduct research to address other questions in the fields of pharmacy and medicine. They often work behind the scenes but play a vital role in clinical research.

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Learning through experience: Simulation in education

September 23, 2022

Simulation is used across Mayo Clinic to give students authentic hands-on experiences that represent the challenges of patient care. The simulations help students learn to identify ideal clinical management decisions and see the future implications for patients.

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College students share how innovative program fueled their interest in clinical research

September 2, 2022

A 10-week summer program at Mayo Clinic in Florida is giving Florida State University students a taste of clinical research and helping them decide if they want to pursue careers in health care.

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Mayo Clinic Physician Assistant program graduates first class of students

August 4, 2022

The Physician Assistant program at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Rochester, Minnesota, first began in 2020. On Friday, July 22, 2022, 22 students in the inaugural class celebrated their graduation. These graduates leave the program with a Master of Health Sciences in PA studies and a new set of skills and experiences. They will ease the physician assistant shortage at Mayo Clinic and beyond.

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Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., named Dean of Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences

July 22, 2022

Brad S. Karon, M.D., Ph.D., professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, has been named Dean of Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS). Dr. Karon’s first day as Dean will be August 3, 2022.

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Brain tumor experience gives PT student perspective

June 28, 2022

Meet Sean Thomez, a recent graduate of the Physical Therapy Doctoral Program (Minnesota) within Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. As a college freshmen, he was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor, but would go on to use his experience for the better. Read his story.

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New MRI program graduates first class: Fulfills growing demand for technologists

June 23, 2022

A new MRI Program was launched in Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences to address a shortage of MRI technologists. The program at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, pairs classroom instruction with 96 hours of laboratory work and 900 hours of clinical work in inpatient and outpatient settings.

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Expansive program growth for Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Arizona

March 4, 2022

Throughout 2021, growth was the name of the game for Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Arizona. Emphasis this past year has been on developing new programs, residencies, and fellowships to help develop the workforce of the future.

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Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences honors Distinguished Allied Health Educators of the Year

October 29, 2021

Each year, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences selects a clinician to receive the Distinguished Allied Health Educator of the Year (DAHEY) Award. This annual award recognizes a clinician in both Arizona and Florida who has made outstanding contributions to allied health education at Mayo Clinic.

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College of Medicine and Science recognizes outstanding educators, students, and fellows

July 23, 2021

See who won Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science's 2021 awards for outstanding educators, students, residents, and fellows.

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Alumni story: Heba Abseh, HTL(ASCP)

February 10, 2021

Meet the alumni of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. This series aims to showcase where our learners go after graduation, their accomplishments, and how they use their education to make an impact in their communities!

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Five tips for filling out the FAFSA successfully

January 27, 2020

Worried about the FAFSA? Here are a few tips to help you keep your cool!

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Physical therapist is a YouTube star

November 7, 2019

Bob Schrupp -- a 1985 graduate of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science -- and his partner Brad Heineck have a catalog of 1,700 videos, attract 1,500 new subscribers a day, and get as many as 150,000 views a day.

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Matters of the heart: Health sciences alumna finds purpose in echocardiography and beyond

Minnesota high school students gain hands-on experience in Mayo Clinic's Career Immersion Program

Inspired by a father’s experience: Four sisters pursue healthcare careers at Mayo Clinic

Mother follows in daughter’s footsteps to become pharmacy technician at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic Physical Therapy Doctoral Program brings hope and healing to Honduras

New fast-track program bridges gap from high school to career in phlebotomy

Programs in Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences celebrate 2023 graduation

Paramedic students respond to simulated emergencies in Rochester area

High school and college students engage with Mayo Clinic through summer programs

Prescription for success: Graduation celebrates 50 years of excellence in pharmacy residencies

Recognizing medical laboratory professionals: Learn more about their impact, educational opportunities

Behind the scenes, pharmacists play key role in clinical research

Learning through experience: Simulation in education

College students share how innovative program fueled their interest in clinical research

Mayo Clinic Physician Assistant program graduates first class of students

Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., named Dean of Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences

Brain tumor experience gives PT student perspective

New MRI program graduates first class: Fulfills growing demand for technologists

Expansive program growth for Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Arizona

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences honors Distinguished Allied Health Educators of the Year

College of Medicine and Science recognizes outstanding educators, students, and fellows

Alumni story: Heba Abseh, HTL(ASCP)

Five tips for filling out the FAFSA successfully

Physical therapist is a YouTube star

Choosing Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences