Hand Surgery Fellowship (Minnesota)
Hand Surgery Fellowship (Minnesota) supports fellows with clinical training, faculty mentorship, and research resources at Mayo Clinic to prepare hand surgeons for independent practice or academia.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Application) | February 5, 2027 (In-person interviews) | August 1, 2027 (Academic year begins)
Funding Amounts: One-year fellowship; five positions annually; stipend and benefits information
Summary: Clinical hand surgery training, faculty mentorship, and clinical and basic science research resources prepare fellows for independent practice or academia.
Key Information: Fellows are expected to design and complete their own clinical research project.
Description
Mayo Clinic’s Hand Surgery Fellowship in Rochester, Minnesota, provides one year of training to develop ethical, competent hand surgeons and community leaders. Its preceptor-style format pairs fellows one-on-one with orthopedic and plastic surgery faculty, combining mentorship with increasing autonomy. High-volume outpatient and surgical experiences cover common hand and wrist disorders as well as complex reconstruction, microsurgery, peripheral nerve injuries, and congenital conditions.
The fellowship combines clinical training with research, teaching, and domestic and international outreach opportunities. Fellows have access to a patient registry, the Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory, and manuscript support for clinical and laboratory-based projects. Research mentorship begins upon matching. The program prepares graduates for private practice or academia, with ongoing support from the Mayo Clinic hand surgery alumni network.
