Medical Speech-Language Pathology Postdoctoral Fellowship
Medical Speech-Language Pathology Postdoctoral Fellowship supports speech-language pathologists with advanced clinical training and research opportunities to prepare for independent neurological communication care.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One- or two-year fellowship; stipend and benefits information
Summary: Advanced clinical training for doctoral-level speech-language pathologists in diagnosing and treating neurological communication disorders.
Key Information: One competitive position annually; no new fellow is admitted when the current fellow continues for a second year.
Description
Mayo Clinic’s Medical Speech-Language Pathology Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rochester, Minnesota, prepares doctoral-level speech-language pathologists for independent practice in neurological communication care. Embedded in the Department of Neurology’s Division of Speech Pathology, the program emphasizes differential diagnosis and treatment of acquired speech, language, and cognitive-communication impairments across settings ranging from acute care to outpatient practice.
Fellows develop skills in evaluating adults and children, designing treatment and management recommendations, and communicating findings to health professionals, patients, and families. The fellowship integrates clinical practice, education, and research to support evidence-based care and interprofessional collaboration. Although patient care is the primary emphasis, clinical questions provide opportunities for research and teaching, supporting subsequent clinical, academic, and research careers.
