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

January 2026

5 fellowship positions annually; stipend and benefits provided (typical of ACGME-accredited fellowships).

Advanced, hands-on fellowship training in acute, chronic, and oncologic pain management, including clinical and research experience.

--- ## Description The Pain Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic offers comprehensive training in the management of acute, chronic, and oncologic pain. Fellows receive hands-on experience in patient evaluation, neural blockade, and a variety of regional analgesia techniques for both adults and children. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, with opportunities for clinical exposure in psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, and oncology. Fellows are also encouraged to complete a research project during their training. The fellowship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and prepares graduates for board certification in pain medicine through multiple specialty boards. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline (anticipated): January 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Approximately 5 fellowship positions are available annually. - Fellows receive a stipend and benefits typical of ACGME-accredited clinical fellowships. (Exact stipend varies by year and institutional policy; refer to [Mayo Clinic stipend and benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) for details.) --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in anesthesiology, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatry, or another qualifying specialty. - Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in Minnesota. - The program is open to both U.S. and international medical graduates; visa sponsorship may be available (contact the fellowship for specifics). - Board eligibility or certification in the primary specialty is required by the fellowship start date. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the Mayo Clinic online application portal. - Required materials typically include a CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation, medical school transcripts, and USMLE/COMLEX scores. - Interviews are offered to selected candidates. - For detailed instructions, see the [How to apply](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/pain-medicine-fellowship-minnesota/application-process/) page. --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship is ACGME-accredited and prepares fellows for board certification in pain medicine through the American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Family Medicine, and American Board of Emergency Medicine. - Fellows participate in both clinical and research activities. - Program is based at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/pain-medicine-fellowship-minnesota/) - [How to Apply](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/pain-medicine-fellowship-minnesota/application-process/) - [Stipend and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) - [Mayo Clinic Main Website](https://www.mayoclinic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |----------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------| | Dare Olatoye, M.D. | Program Director | [olatoye.oludare@mayo.edu](mailto:olatoye.oludare@mayo.edu) | | | Mindy Woodward | Education Coordinator | [woodward.malinda@mayo.edu](mailto:woodward.malinda@mayo.edu) | 507-266-2077 |

Pain Medicine Fellowship - Mayo Clinic

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