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Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS), formerly known as Mayo School of Health Sciences (MSHS), is an accredited, private, nonprofit school of higher education specializing in allied health education. MCSHS operates within the
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (MCCMS), formerly known as Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (MCCM), is a private graduate-only research university based in Rochester, Minnesota that trains physicians, scientists, and allied health ...
, which is the educational division of Mayo Clinic. As such, MCSHS is fully integrated with Mayo Clinic hospitals and clinics. More than 1800 students are enrolled in MCSHS annually. This includes 120 unique academic programs and clinical experiences in more than 55 different healthcare professions. MCSHS works in affiliation with many public and private universities. In this collaborative model, students complete liberal arts and basic science requirements at an affiliate, either concurrently or before enrolling in MCSHS. As such, MCSHS offers only the specialized curriculum that would complete a specified degree or program.


Degrees, certificates, and programs

MCSHS awards
Doctor of Physical Therapy A Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) degree is a qualifying degree in physical therapy. In the United States, it is considered a graduate-level first professional degree or doctorate degree for professional practice. In the ...
(DPT) and
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a professional degree in nursing. In the United States, the DNP is one of three doctorate degrees in nursing, the others being the research degrees PhD and the Doctor of Nursing Science. Internationally, s ...
(DNAP) doctoral degrees. MCSHS does not award undergraduate degrees. However, the application of a collaborative model with private and public colleges and universities allows students to earn associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees in several professions, along with a certificate from MCSHS. This collaborative model allows students to fulfill liberal arts and basic science prerequisites at affiliated schools prior to enrolling in professional courses at MCSHS. MCSHS also provides educational programs that culminate in the student earning a certificate rather than a degree, particularly in entry-level health professions. In recent years, allied health education has trended toward residencies and fellowships for post professional students. In keeping with this trend, MCSHS offers a growing number of residency and fellowship programs in a variety of advanced practice professions, such as
Nurse Practitioner A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse and a type of mid-level practitioner. NPs are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, formulate and prescribe m ...
,
Physician Assistant A physician assistant or physician associate (PA) is a type of Mid-level practitioner, mid-level health care provider. In North America PAs may diagnose illnesses, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and may serve as a pri ...
,
Physical Therapist Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions. It is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, management, prognosis, patient ...
,
Occupational Therapist Occupational therapists (OTs) are health care professionals specializing in occupational therapy and occupational science. OTs and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) use scientific bases and a holistic perspective to promote a person's abilit ...
,
Medical Physicist A medical physicist is a health professional with specialist education and training in the concepts and techniques of applying physics in medicine and competent to practice independently in one or more of the subfields (specialties) of medical physi ...
, and Surgical First Assistant (
Surgeon's assistant An assistant surgeon, assistant in surgery, physicians as assistants at surgery, surgeon assistant, first assistant or surgical assistant assists with a surgical operation under the direction of a surgeon. In the United Kingdom, a surgical care pra ...
). Additionally, MCSHS offers a limited number of courses and programs for practicing professionals to enhance their clinical knowledge, similar to continuing education.


Accreditation and authorization

The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with certain programs also receiving accreditation from their specific professional organizations as shown below. MCSHS is recognized in Minnesota by the
Minnesota Office of Higher Education The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is an executive branch agency that is responsible for the coordination of higher education information, financial aid programs, statistics, and policy in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The agency does not run ...
; in Florida by the Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education; and in Arizona by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. The School is also an active member of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions.


Honors

Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) was ranked the #1 hospital in the nation for 2018-2019 by U.S. News & World Report. In 2016, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences was recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its Nurse Anesthesia and Physical Therapy programs, ranked 10th and 20th, respectively.


History

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences was founded in 1973 to provide essential education for a variety of clinical departments. The precursor to the school was the nurse anesthesia program. Mayo's first health sciences professional, Edith Graham Mayo, was trained as a nurse anesthetist in 1889. Today, this is the oldest continuously running nurse anesthesia program in the country. In 1906, Saint Mary's Hospital Training School for Nurses was founded. The Colonial Hospital Training School for Nurses was established in 1918. While neither school exists today, Mayo Clinic currently offers many nursing education programs. In 1936, the Mayo Physical Therapy Program was established, setting the standard for education in its field. Programs in clinical pastoral education and medical social service were created in order to address patient care needs. Between 1960 and 1980, healthcare underwent major transformations in clinical practice and technology, leading to the creation of Mayo Clinic programs in cytotechnology, nuclear medicine technology, occupational therapy, pharmacy services, recreational therapy, respiratory therapy and surgical technology. Between 1980 and 2000, changes in healthcare delivery led to new programs in medical laboratory technology, clinical neurophysiology, radiation therapy, radiography and diagnostic medical sonography. The Nurse Practitioner Program, offered in partnership with Winona State University, was launched in 1994. MCSHS marked its 25th anniversary in 1998 with the creation of the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Alumni Association.


Location

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences operates at the three campuses of Mayo Clinic, which are located in Rochester, MN; Scottsdale and Phoenix, AZ; and Jacksonville, FL.


References

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