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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
Website

https://college.mayo.edu/academics/health-sciences-education/physical-therapy-doctoral-program-minnesota/

Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy 200 First Street SW Rochester MN 55905 United States
Phone+1 507.284.2054
Email RSTPTProgram@mayo.edu
Private
CAPTE Accredited
Supplemental Requirements
Supplemental FEE required?
No
Supplemental fee amount
$0
Supplemental APPLICATION required?
No
Supplemental MATERIALS required?
No
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Is GRE Required?
Yes
Your program's GRE codes
Program's PTCAS GRE code
3721
Additional information about program's GRE requirements 
Official GRE scores are to be sent to the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences PTCAS Code #3721. Applicants will not be considered for an interview until these are received.  For interview purposes, we recommend all applicants complete the GRE by July 31.
Minimum and average GRE scores
Verbal reasoning scaled score
156
Verbal reasoning % score
71%
Quantitative reasoning scaled score
157
Quantitative reasoning % score
64%
Analytical writing scaled score
4.0
Analytical writing % score
67%
Reference Requirements
Physical Therapist-1
Applicant must send one reference from this specific type of evaluator
Physical Therapist-2
Evaluator type not accepted
Professor in Major
Evaluator type accepted
Professor
Evaluator type accepted
Academic
Applicant must send one reference from this specific type of evaluator
Supervisor/Employer
Applicant must send one reference from this specific type of evaluator
Teaching Assistant
Evaluator type not accepted
PTA
Evaluator type not accepted
Pre-PT Advisor
Evaluator type accepted
Politician
Evaluator type not accepted
Health Care Professional
Evaluator type not accepted
Friend
Evaluator type not accepted
Family Member
Evaluator type not accepted
Co-worker
Evaluator type not accepted
Clergy
Evaluator type not accepted
Other
Evaluator type not accepted
Number of references required by program
3
Additional information about program's reference requirements 
The required three letters of recommendation should be submitted from the following: 
1) educational/academic
2) work-related/volunteer
3) PT related 

Applicants will not be considered for an interview until all three recommendations are received.
PT Observation Hours
Information about your PT requirements 
The observation requirement is waived (2020 and 2021) while the COVID-19 pandemic restricts opportunities for observation experiences.
Program's PT hours requirement
PT hours are not required but are highly recommended
Total number of PT Hours REQUIRED
0
Total number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED
100
DEADLINE for completion of all PT hours
08/29/2022
Paid
Accepted/Considered
Volunteer
Accepted/Considered
Inpatient
Accepted/Considered
Outpatient
Accepted/Considered
GPA Requirements
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative
3.00
3.73
Program-specific prerequisite
3.00
3.73
Additional information about program's GPA requirements 
Grades from all courses will be used to calculate the cumulative GPA.
Background Checks
Background check required prior to matriculation.
Yes
Program participates in PTCAS Background Check process through Certiphi Screening.
No
International Students
Program considers Canadian coursework?
Yes
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Send original Canadian transcript to PTCAS (recommended)
Program policy for non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework
Send WES foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS (recommended)
Are non-native English Speakers required to submit TOEFL scores?
Yes
Citizenship requirements
Citizenship types eligible for admission U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens, Other non-citizens (e.g., refugees)
Additional information about program's policy on foreign coursework
International applications are welcome, though preference is given to U.S. workers. U.S. workers refers to those who are authorized to work in the United States, including: 1. U.S. citizens 2. U.S. nationals 3. Lawful permanent residents 4. Asylees and refugees English translation is required for foreign transcripts. The PTCAS TOEFL code is #5312. The program's minimum score requirement for the TOEFL, consistent with general recommendations for graduate students in the health professions, includes a TOEFL score that exceeds 89, with a minimum score of 25 for Speaking. Tests must be less than 2 years old.