Pediatrics·Rochester, MN

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)

Signal lift69%95%+26 pp with a signal here

Allocate signal →Track an away here25-26 cycle · applicant-level

Step 2 invited

229–264

p10 – p90

Sample N

1,012

applicants this cycle

This cycle

no tracked aways yet

Match rate

1.7%

17 of 1,012 applicants

01Cohort funnelthis cycle

N = 1,012

Applied

1,012

100.0%

Invited

198

19.6%

Class size

1.7%

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Interview day

From notes past applicants shared, 2023-24 to 2026-27

The day: Two 25-minute interviews (APD, faculty) plus a short PD chat; 2026-27
Style: Conversational + Behavioral; 2026-27

What they asked · 2026-27

Give a time team collaboration improved patient care.
Give an example of changing your communication style.
What is important to you outside the hospital?
Tell me about motivating a person or group.
Tell me about a time you showed attention to detail.
Tell me about a time you used active listening.

Worth knowing

No 24-hour shifts going forward; longest shift is 13 hours. 2026-27
4+4 X+Y schedule. 2026-27
Academic half days twice a month. 2026-27
Covered parking with underground access to the hospital. 2026-27

Paraphrased from applicant notes. A tag shows once two notes mention it; the number is how many did.

Training sites3 hospitals · Rochester

1
Mayo Clinic (Rochester)
Rochester, MN
Primary
2
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Rochester, MN
Sponsor
3
Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester
Rochester, MN
Participant

Interview invites

Score rangesinvited cohort

USMLE Step 2 CK229 – 264

180205230255280

COMLEX Level 2 CE475 – 669

400500600700800

Interview rates

US MD

54%

US DO

35%

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant origin

In-state

71%

Out-of-state

19%

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Interview prepPediatrics

specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common

clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common

behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.

specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?

clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?

personalTell me about yourself.★ common

specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common

programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common

behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common

personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

Community resourcesPediatrics · 25-26

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