PhD in Clinician-Scientist Academic Research Excellence (CARE)

• MD or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated interest in biomedical or clinical research
• Strong academic and clinical training background
• Submission of academic transcripts and curriculum vitae
• Personal statement outlining research goals and career objectives
• Letters of recommendation from academic or clinical mentors
• English language proficiency for international applicants

The Clinician-Scientist Academic Research Excellence (CARE) PhD Program at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is designed to train physicians who aspire to become leaders in translational and clinical research. The program provides a rigorous research environment that allows clinicians to gain advanced doctoral-level training while working alongside world-renowned physician-scientists and researchers. Participants engage in interdisciplinary research projects that bridge laboratory discoveries and clinical applications. The curriculum emphasizes scientific methodology, advanced biomedical research techniques, and translational medicine. Scholars benefit from access to Mayo Clinic’s state-of-the-art research facilities, extensive clinical databases, and collaborative research networks. The program also fosters leadership development, scientific communication, and innovation in healthcare research. Graduates of the program are well prepared to pursue careers as academic physician-scientists, research leaders, and innovators in medical science.