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

September 1, 2025 (for July 2026 start)

One-year salaried fellowship; standard resident/fellow stipend and benefits; one position annually

One-year fellowship for neurologists to develop advanced clinical and research skills in neurodegenerative and neurobehavioral disorders at Mayo Clinic Florida.

--- ## Description The Behavioral Neurology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, is a one-year training program—extendable to a second year—designed for neurologists seeking to advance their expertise in neurodegenerative diseases and neurobehavioral syndromes. The fellowship provides hands-on clinical experience with patients presenting dementia, memory disorders, aphasia, apraxia, neglect, and related conditions. Fellows receive instruction in interpreting neuropsychological evaluations and can pursue elective rotations in speech pathology, neuroimaging, and psychiatry. Graduates are prepared for careers in both academic and private practice settings. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: September 1, 2025 (for positions beginning July 2026) --- ## Funding Amount - The fellowship is a full-time, salaried position with standard Mayo Clinic resident/fellow stipend and benefits. - Only one fellow is accepted each year. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet the following criteria: - Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited neurology or psychiatry residency. - Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). - Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the state of Florida. - Must have passed all three USMLE steps within three attempts and within a seven-year period. - Strong academic and clinical performance during medical school and residency, as well as in USMLE/ECFMG exams and interview. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Recruit application portal](https://mccms.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login). - Required materials include: - Completed application form - Supporting documentation as detailed on the [application materials page](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/application-process/) - Letters of recommendation (as specified) - No printed applications are accepted. - Competitive applicants will be invited for a personal interview with the program director and selected faculty. - For further details, refer to the [official application instructions](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/behavioral-neurology-fellowship-florida/application-process/). --- ## Additional Information - The program has trained specialists since 1999, with alumni working in both academic and private practice settings. - Elective rotations are available in related disciplines to tailor the fellowship to the fellow's interests. - The fellowship starts annually in July. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/behavioral-neurology-fellowship-florida/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/behavioral-neurology-fellowship-florida/application-process/) - [Stipend and Benefits Information](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) - [Admissions to Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |------------------------|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------| | Christian Lachner, M.D.| Program Director | [lachner.christian@mayo.edu](mailto:lachner.christian@mayo.edu) | | Emily Adamec | Education Program Coordinator| [adamec.emily@mayo.edu](mailto:adamec.emily@mayo.edu) |

Behavioral Neurology Fellowship - Mayo Clinic Florida

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