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

April 2026 (Application deadline) | June–August 2026 (Interviews)

$71,275 salary for one year; five positions available annually

ACGME-accredited fellowship offering comprehensive clinical and research training in acute, chronic, and oncologic pain management.

Applications are submitted through ERAS and require participation in the NRMP Match.

--- ## Description The Mayo Clinic Pain Medicine Fellowship in Rochester, Minnesota, is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program designed to provide advanced training in the diagnosis and management of acute, chronic, and oncologic pain. Fellows gain expertise in patient assessment, diagnosis, and a broad range of neural blockade and analgesic techniques for both adult and pediatric populations. The curriculum emphasizes a multidisciplinary, problem-oriented approach and offers opportunities for research and additional clinical exposure in psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, or oncology. Graduates are prepared for board certification in pain medicine by multiple medical boards. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are anticipated to open December 2025 and close in April 2026. - Anticipated application deadline: April 2026. - Applicant interviews are anticipated to occur June–August 2026. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Annual stipend: $71,275 (PGY-5 level, most recent published figure) - Fellowship duration: 1 year - Five positions available each year - Standard benefits provided by Mayo Clinic --- ## Eligibility - Must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency and be board eligible in your base specialty (e.g., anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, psychiatry, emergency medicine, or family medicine) - U.S. and international medical graduates are eligible; sponsored visas are available for international applicants --- ## Application Process 1. Apply through the [Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)](https://students-residents.aamc.org/training-residency-fellowship/applying-fellowships-eras/). 2. Register for the [National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Pain Medicine Match](https://www.nrmp.org/fellowship-applicants/participating-fellowships/pain-medicine-match/). 3. Submit all supporting materials by the anticipated deadline in April 2026. 4. Selected applicants will be invited for interviews, typically held June–August. 5. Final appointments are made through the NRMP Match. Required application materials typically include: - ERAS application - Curriculum vitae - Personal statement - USMLE/COMLEX scores - Medical school transcript - Dean’s letter - Three letters of recommendation (including one from your program director) --- ## Additional Information - The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). - Training fulfills requirements for board certification by 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 may complete a research project and have access to additional clinical electives. - The program has been in existence since 1985, with a strong track record of preparing fellows for academic and clinical careers. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Details](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/pain-medicine-fellowship-minnesota/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/pain-medicine-fellowship-minnesota/application-process/) - [ERAS for Fellowship Applicants](https://students-residents.aamc.org/training-residency-fellowship/applying-fellowships-eras/) - [NRMP Pain Medicine Match Information](https://www.nrmp.org/fellowship-applicants/participating-fellowships/pain-medicine-match/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------| | Dare Olatoye, M.D. | Program Director | [olatoye.oludare@mayo.edu](mailto:olatoye.oludare@mayo.edu) | | | Malinda (Mindy) Woodward | Education Coordinator | [woodward.malinda@mayo.edu](mailto:woodward.malinda@mayo.edu) | 507-266-2077 | Program Address: Mayo Clinic 200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905 USA ---

Pain Medicine Fellowship - Mayo Clinic Minnesota

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