A free summer pathway program at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix that introduces Arizona high school students to health care careers and follows up with ongoing mentorship. Students attend six program days in June, with in-person and virtual options. Applicants must be current sophomores or juniors at an Arizona high school, and no prior clinical experience is needed. The program is competitive and hosted 40 students from 30 Phoenix-area schools in 2024.
Offered by Mayo Clinic Office of Education Engagement and Outreach. Summer Program for high school students in Arizona, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 10–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Medicine, Health
Info checked November 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. Mayo Clinic CARES Program is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 10 to 11. It runs online and in person (Arizona). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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