We Do It Differently To Do It Better

United under one focus, our expert faculty and partners at nearby Mayo Clinic — a globally respected name in health care, the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMN Rochester) empowers graduates to solve the grand health challenges of the 21st century.

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100%
Students considered for merit scholarships
70%
of UMN Rochester's Med School applicants were accepted to at least one U.S. Medical School (2021-26)
86%
Students found their Mayo Clinic experience valuable

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Meet Chinwe Cynthia Obi - Alumni Spotlight

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Learning how to design studies, troubleshoot lab techniques and serve community needs, combined with practical experience, built a well-rounded foundation for a future in health tech for Chinwe Cynthia Obi ’23. 

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Invest in Future Raptors

UMN Rochester supporters Wendy and Larry Shannon turned their own experience as scholarship recipients into a lasting legacy for health science students through their annual endowed scholarship and planned gifts.

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