[Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org)

March 2026 (application deadline, projected)

One-year fellowship; stipend and benefits provided (see program page for details).

One-year advanced clinical and research fellowship in seven oncology subspecialties, including a dedicated drug development track.

Program is unaccredited; four fellows accepted annually.

--- ## Description The Advanced Oncology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is a one-year program tailored for physicians who have already completed an accredited Medical Oncology fellowship. The fellowship offers advanced clinical and research training in seven oncology subspecialties: thoracic, gynecologic, gastroenterologic, endocrine malignancies, melanoma, drug development/phase I clinical trials, and breast oncology. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary patient care, supervised longitudinal outpatient experience, and robust research opportunities in clinical, translational, and basic sciences. A specialized Drug Development/Phase I Clinical Trials track is available, providing in-depth training in therapeutic agent development, early-phase clinical trial design, biomarker integration, and regulatory processes. Fellows participate in coursework, lectures, national meetings, and research presentations, working closely with leading academic experts in a collegial academic environment. --- ## Due Dates - March 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The fellowship is a one-year, full-time position. - Fellows receive a stipend and benefits; specific amounts are provided on the [program's stipend and benefits page](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have completed an accredited Medical Oncology fellowship. - Physicians planning a career in one of the seven oncology subspecialties listed are eligible. - The program is open to both U.S. and international medical graduates (visa sponsorship information should be confirmed with the program). - The fellowship is unaccredited. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science portal. - Required materials typically include a CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and proof of completion of a Medical Oncology fellowship. - For detailed instructions and to apply, visit the [application process page](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/advanced-oncology-fellowship-minnesota/application-process/). --- ## Additional Information - Four fellowship positions are available each year. - Fellows gain exposure to multidisciplinary care and have significant research opportunities. - The program has been offered annually since 2014. - The fellowship is not ACGME-accredited. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/advanced-oncology-fellowship-minnesota/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/advanced-oncology-fellowship-minnesota/application-process/) - [Stipend and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) - [Mayo Clinic Education Contact Page](https://college.mayo.edu/admissions-and-tuition/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Track | Email | |-----------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Thor Halfdanarson, M.D. | Program Director | [Halfdanarson.Thor@mayo.edu](mailto:Halfdanarson.Thor@mayo.edu) | | Kimberly Friedline | Education Coordinator | [friedline.kimberly@mayo.edu](mailto:friedline.kimberly@mayo.edu) | | Konstantinos Leventakos, M.D., Ph.D. | Thoracic malignancies track | [leventakos.konstantinos@mayo.edu](mailto:leventakos.konstantinos@mayo.edu) | | Aminah Jatoi, M.D. | Gynecologic malignancies track | [jatoi.aminah@mayo.edu](mailto:jatoi.aminah@mayo.edu) | | Thorvardur Halfdanarson, M.D.| Gastroenterologic malignancies track | [halfdanarson.thorvardur@mayo.edu](mailto:halfdanarson.thorvardur@mayo.edu) | | Keith Bible, M.D., Ph.D. | Endocrine malignancies track | [bible.keith@mayo.edu](mailto:bible.keith@mayo.edu) | | Yiyi Yan, M.D., Ph.D. | Melanoma track | [yan.yiyi@mayo.edu](mailto:yan.yiyi@mayo.edu) | | Alex Adjei, M.D., Ph.D. | Drug development/phase I clinical trials | [adjei.alex@mayo.edu](mailto:adjei.alex@mayo.edu) | | Roberto Leon Ferre, M.D. | Breast oncology track | [leonferre.roberto@mayo.edu](mailto:leonferre.roberto@mayo.edu) | | Mayo Clinic Main Line | General Inquiries | 507-284-2511 |

Advanced Oncology Fellowship - Mayo Clinic

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