The University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Education that promotes academic collaboration that will nurture and sustain educational initiatives. It recognizes the relationship between the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic as it relates to education and demonstrates the continued commitment of each organization to high educational standards. The document is the first of its kind between the two institutions.
University President Robert Bruininks, University of Minnesota Rochester Chancellor Stephen Lehmkuhle, Mayo Clinic Rochester CEO Glenn Forbes, and Mayo Clinic Rochester Director for Education Claire Bender signed the memorandum representing the institutions.
This MOU was effective November 4, 2008. The guidelines for educational collaboration are established and will be managed by the Education Collaboration Committee (ECC) with representatives from Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota. Assessment of need and approval to plan includes submission of a Concept Proposal to the ECC. Following review of the Concept Proposal by the ECC, one of the following outcomes will be recommended:
- Approved without further information required
- Conditionally approved with a more detailed plan required
- Denied
MOU Agreement (PDF)
Description of Approval Process for Collaborative Education Proposals (PDF)
Approval Process Checklist (PDF)
MOU FAQ's (PDF)
"We have a solid team that has built the foundation for our future partnership. We are deeply committed to expanding the relationship between the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic. By partnering with the best, we will be able to offer students educational opportunities not available at other institutions and help to meet the needs of the healthcare profession."
Stephen Lehmkuhle, Ph.D.
Chancellor
University of Minnesota Rochester
"This day represents a new starting point between the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic for collaboration of educational programs and ideas. It is our opportunity to be creative and develop new models of health care education. We continue to build important relationships for the good of education, University of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic, and State of Minnesota."
Claire Bender, M.D.
Director for Education
Mayo Clinic, Rochester
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