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Congratulations to the 2026 Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program Fellows! After a summer of hands-on learning...
09/01/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program Fellows! After a summer of hands-on learning and discovery, these educators are returning to their classrooms with a deeper understanding of AI and new tools to inspire the next generation of learners.

Keep an eye out for news on the 2027 RET cohort!

To learn more: https://www.mayo.edu/research/research-experiences-for-teachers-program/overview

Huyen Nguyen Huyen Nguyen spent a week at Mayo Clinic testing a question she’d been carrying for years: can medicine and...
08/28/2026

Huyen Nguyen

Huyen Nguyen spent a week at Mayo Clinic testing a question she’d been carrying for years: can medicine and research really come together? UPS+ gave her the answer.

1. Tell us about yourself.
Huyen is a third-year undergraduate at Brown University studying Public Health and Biochemistry on the MD/PhD track, originally from the Washington, D.C. area.

2. What inspired you to apply to UPS+?
Huyen wanted a deeper understanding of the physician profession through mentorship and clinical exposure, and a chance to step back from her usual routine to reflect on her path toward medicine.

3. Most memorable part of the experience?
Shadowing across different clinical settings showed her what patient care looks like beyond the science alone, while close relationships with fellow scholars reminded her that the journey to medicine isn’t one anyone walks alone.

4. How did UPS+ shape her career goals?
UPS+ helped Huyen see that medicine and research don’t have to be separate paths. She left with a clearer sense of how Mayo Clinic’s three shields, clinical practice, research, and education, work together in practice.

5. Her advice to future applicants?
“Enter the program with curiosity, openness, and a willingness to ask questions.” Huyen encourages scholars to take advantage of every conversation the week offers.

Learn more about UPS+: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/office-of-education-engagement-and-outreach/programs/undergraduate-plummer-scholars-plus-ups-program/

📣 Applications Are Now Open!On behalf of the Office of Education Engagement and Outreach at Mayo Clinic College of Medic...
08/26/2026

📣 Applications Are Now Open!

On behalf of the Office of Education Engagement and Outreach at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, we invite aspiring physicians to apply for the 2026–2027 Undergraduate Plummer Scholars Academic Year (UPS-AY) Program!

This FREE virtual program equips premedical students with:

🩺 Medical school preparation
☀️ Strategies for making the most of your summer
📚 MCAT preparation strategies
🎓 Medical school admissions guidance
🗓️ Apply by September 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/office-of-education-engagement-and-outreach/programs/undergraduate-plummer-scholars-ups-program/

Fru Donatus Junior Nkwefor Fru Donatus Junior Nkwefor came to UPS+ chasing a dream of becoming a physician-scientist. He...
08/21/2026

Fru Donatus Junior Nkwefor

Fru Donatus Junior Nkwefor came to UPS+ chasing a dream of becoming a physician-scientist. He left with a clearer picture of what that path actually looks like.

1. Tell us about yourself.
Fru is a sophomore at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, majoring in Biochemistry with minors in Interfaith Leadership and Sustainability. He aspires to become a physician-scientist dedicated to improving patient care through medicine and research.

2. What inspired you to apply to UPS+?
Fru wanted firsthand exposure to the medical profession, the chance to shadow physicians, and the opportunity to learn from people who had already walked the path he hopes to follow.

3. Most memorable part of the experience?
Shadowing physicians across specialties left the biggest mark. Fru was struck by how deeply each physician loved the work, and by the friendships built within his cohort along the way.

4. How did UPS+ shape his career goals?
The program strengthened his commitment to becoming a physician-scientist, deepening his understanding that medicine requires compassionate patient care and mentorship alongside scientific knowledge.

5. His advice to future applicants?
“Approach the program with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn.” Fru also recommends journaling daily to capture just how much the experience shapes your goals.

Learn more about UPS+: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/office-of-education-engagement-and-outreach/programs/undergraduate-plummer-scholars-plus-ups-program/

Sophia Snyder Growing up in Northern Arizona, Sophia Snyder saw firsthand how much a single primary care physician can m...
08/14/2026

Sophia Snyder

Growing up in Northern Arizona, Sophia Snyder saw firsthand how much a single primary care physician can mean to a community. The Mayo Clinic CARES Program showed her exactly the kind of doctor she wants to become.

1. Tell us about yourself.
Sophia is from Flagstaff and attends Northland Preparatory Academy, where she'll be a senior this fall. She captains her varsity tennis team, teaches tennis to athletes with autism, and tutors younger students in math and science.

2. What inspired you to join Mayo Clinic CARES?
Growing up in a rural part of Arizona, Sophia had limited access to hands-on medical experience. CARES stood out as a rare chance to learn directly from physicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals.

3. Favorite moment from the program?
Practicing patient care skills was the most hands-on part of CARES for Sophia. It taught her that being an excellent healthcare provider takes more than medical knowledge, “building trust, showing empathy, and communicating effectively can have just as much of an impact on a patient as clinical skills.”

4. How did the program shape her goals?
Sophia hopes to become a primary care physician who improves access to healthcare in low income and rural communities like the one where she grew up. CARES strengthened that commitment by showing her how meaningful patient-centered care can be.

5. Her advice to future applicants?
“Apply with an open mind and be ready to fully invest yourself in the experience.” Sophia encourages future scholars to ask questions, introduce themselves to people, and take advantage of every opportunity to learn.

Learn more about Mayo Clinic CARES: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/office-of-education-engagement-and-outreach/programs/mayo-clinic-cares/

Joslyn Gurtner Joslyn Gurtner almost talked herself out of applying. Saying yes anyway led to a summer she calls one of ...
08/07/2026

Joslyn Gurtner

Joslyn Gurtner almost talked herself out of applying. Saying yes anyway led to a summer she calls one of the most meaningful experiences of her life.

1. Tell us about yourself.
Joslyn is from Rochester, Minnesota, and an incoming junior at Century High School. This fall she'll attend Rochester Community and Technical College full-time through the P-TECH program.

2. What inspired you to join RISE for Youth?
An English teacher encouraged her to apply. With only a handful of spots available for hundreds of applicants, Joslyn didn’t expect to get in, but she made a promise to herself this year: say yes to new opportunities.

3. Favorite moment from the program?
Three sessions stood out: the Surgical First Assistant experience, a hands-on cooking class where she learned to make homemade pasta, and a presentation on personal branding and professionalism from Dr. Wale Elegbede, whom she’d unknowingly met weeks earlier in a grocery store.

4. How did RISE for Youth shape her goals?
Joslyn is set on a nursing career and hopes to become a Nurse Anesthetist. The program strengthened her confidence that healthcare is where she belongs and introduced her to roles like Surgical First Assistant she hadn’t seriously considered.

5. Her advice to future applicants?
“Apply! You never know what might happen.” Joslyn encourages incoming scholars to stay curious, professional, and open to every connection along the way.

Learn more about RISE for Youth: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/office-of-education-engagement-and-outreach/programs/rise-for-youth-program/

07/31/2026

Thinking about pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences?

Join us for our virtual Ph.D. Program Preview and get an inside look at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Learn about our research opportunities, explore our eight specialty tracks, and hear what makes the Mayo Clinic training experience unique.

During the session, you'll also have the opportunity to:
✔️ Learn about the admissions process
✔️ Hear from our admissions team
✔️ Have your questions answered by program representatives

Whether you're actively preparing to apply or just beginning to explore your options, we'd love to help you take the next step.

🗓 August 5, 2026
💻 Virtual

Register here: https://mccms.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Events/EventDetails?eventId=4e1029b5-1a59-f111-8a7b-0afa5069ecbb

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