Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Fellowship - Mayo Clinic
A one-year Mayo Clinic fellowship offering advanced, multidisciplinary training in microsurgical and interventional management of complex cranial base and neurovascular diseases and brain tumors.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One-year fellowship; includes stipend and benefits (see program page for details)
Summary: A one-year Mayo Clinic fellowship in Arizona offering advanced, multidisciplinary training in microsurgical and interventional management of complex cranial base and neurovascular diseases and brain tumors.
Key Information: Accredited by CAST/Society of Neurological Surgeons; one fellow selected annually.
Description
The Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, is a one-year advanced training program for neurosurgeons. The fellowship focuses on microsurgical, interventional, endoscopic, and radiosurgical techniques for the management of complex cranial base and neurovascular diseases, including brain tumors. The curriculum includes robust clinical exposure, a hands-on simulation program, and protected research time. Fellows benefit from Mayo Clinic’s high case volume and multidisciplinary collaboration across neuro-ophthalmology, neuroendocrinology, neuro-otolaryngology, neuroradiology, neuroplastics, and radiation oncology. The program is accredited by the Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST) through The Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS), and successful graduates receive a certification of completion from the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education.
