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

January 2026

One-year fellowship; standard Mayo Clinic GME stipend and benefits

One-year advanced clinical and surgical training in glaucoma management with research opportunities at Mayo Clinic.

Only one fellowship position available per year.

--- ## Description The Glaucoma Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is a one-year program offering comprehensive training in the management of all types of glaucoma. Fellows gain expertise in medical, laser, and surgical therapies, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, trabeculectomy, tube shunts, and cyclodestructive procedures. The program emphasizes complex cataract surgeries in glaucoma patients and provides exposure to challenging cases such as pediatric, secondary, uveitic, steroid-induced, and neovascular glaucoma. Fellows participate in a large tertiary referral ophthalmology group and have opportunities to engage in advanced research involving clinical trials, outcomes, epidemiology, aqueous humor dynamics, and the development of novel diagnostic instruments. The fellowship is accredited by the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Fellowship Compliance Committee (AUPO FCC). --- ## Due Dates - January 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Duration: One year - Funding: Standard Mayo Clinic Graduate Medical Education (GME) stipend and benefits for fellows --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have completed an accredited residency in ophthalmology. - The program is open to qualified candidates, including international applicants (additional requirements may apply for non-U.S. graduates). - Only one fellowship position is available each year. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the Mayo Clinic's online portal. - Prospective applicants should review the [application process details](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/glaucoma-fellowship-minnesota/application-process/). - Early inquiry is encouraged due to the highly competitive single-spot nature of the fellowship. --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship is based at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. - Fellows gain both clinical and research experience, including participation in cutting-edge projects and clinical trials. - The program has been offered annually since 2015. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/glaucoma-fellowship-minnesota/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/glaucoma-fellowship-minnesota/application-process/) - [Mayo Clinic Home](https://www.mayoclinic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-----------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------| | Rhonda Landsman | Education Coordinator | [landsman.rhonda@mayo.edu](mailto:landsman.rhonda@mayo.edu) | 507-266-0895 | | Arthur Sit, M.D. | Program Director | — | — |

Glaucoma Fellowship - Mayo Clinic

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