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

April 2026

1-year fellowship; annual stipend (2026 level): $85,398 (Graduate Level 4); includes full benefits

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.

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. --- ## Due Dates - April 2026: Application submission deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Annual stipend for 2026 (Graduate Level 4): **$85,398** - Duration: **1 year** - Includes full benefits: health, dental, disability, paid leave, and other support services --- ## Eligibility - Completion of an accredited four-year residency in neurology or child neurology in the U.S. or Canada - Board eligibility for the American Board Examination in Psychiatry and Neurology - Two fellowship positions are available each year - Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation (one from residency program director or department chair) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Mayo Clinic application portal](https://mccms.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login) - The program participates in the [NRMP Match](https://www.nrmp.org/) - Required materials include: - Standard Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education application documents - Three letters of recommendation (including one from residency program director or department chair) - Selected applicants will be invited for interviews (typically held May–June) - Program starts in July --- ## Additional Information - Fellows receive approximately 30% protected research time - Access to a basic science laboratory for research in pain and headache - Opportunities to present and publish research at national and international meetings - Full range of benefits including paid leave, insurance, and support services - Faculty are national leaders in headache medicine and neurology --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/headache-fellowship-arizona/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/headache-fellowship-arizona/application-process/) - [Stipend and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) - [Curriculum Details](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/headache-fellowship-arizona/curriculum/) - [Department and Faculty](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/headache-fellowship-arizona/department-and-faculty/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------| | Amaal Starling, M.D. (Program Director) | [hegland.rhonda@mayo.edu](mailto:hegland.rhonda@mayo.edu) (via Education Coordinator) | 507-255-9200 (Education Connect) | | Ronnie Hegland (Education Coordinator) | [hegland.rhonda@mayo.edu](mailto:hegland.rhonda@mayo.edu) | | | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://college.mayo.edu/admissions-and-tuition/contact/) | 507-255-9200 |

Headache Fellowship at Mayo Clinic Arizona

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