Headache Fellowship at Mayo Clinic Arizona
A one-year Mayo Clinic Arizona fellowship provides advanced clinical and research training in adult and pediatric headache medicine, including procedures, multidisciplinary care, and significant protected research time.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026
Funding Amounts: 1-year fellowship; annual stipend (2026 level): $85,398 (Graduate Level 4); includes full benefits
Summary: A one-year advanced clinical and research training fellowship in headache medicine at Mayo Clinic Arizona, covering adult and pediatric care, procedures, and multidisciplinary pain management.
Key Information: Two fellowship positions offered annually; 30% protected research time.
Description
The Mayo Clinic Arizona Headache Fellowship is a one-year, full-time program designed to provide advanced clinical and research training in headache medicine. Recognized as the largest academic headache fellowship in the United States, this program offers fellows comprehensive exposure to diagnosing and managing headache disorders in adults and children. The curriculum features specialized rotations in pediatric headache (in partnership with Phoenix Children’s Hospital), acute concussion, autonomic disorders, and a dedicated procedure clinic. Fellows gain hands-on experience with procedural skills such as onabotulinumtoxinA injections and nerve blocks, and participate in the Comprehensive Pain Rehabilitation program for multidisciplinary pain management. Approximately 30% of the fellowship is protected for research, with opportunities for laboratory work, manuscript preparation, and presentations at national and international meetings.
