Mayo Clinic CARES is a free, in-person program at Mayo Clinic's Phoenix campus that introduces Arizona high school sophomores and juniors to healthcare careers, with no prior clinical experience required. The 2027 program runs June 1-10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, with full in-person attendance required. Applicants complete an online application with essay questions through a competitive selection process; the program has grown from 7 participants in 2019 to about 40 students in 2026. There is no cost to attend. The 2026 cycle has closed, with decisions sent by email on April 15; the 2027 application period is expected to open around January 2027.
Who can apply
FieldsMedicine · Health Sciences
SelectivityCohort has grown to about 40 students (up from 7 in 2019)
Logistics
Applying
You submitOnline application with essay questions.