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

August 1, 2026

Annual PGY-5 stipend: $89,036 (2026–27); one-year fellowship; includes full benefits.

One-year advanced clinical and research fellowship in micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology at Mayo Clinic, Minnesota.

Application via SF Match; three positions per year; ACGME-accredited dermatology residency required.

--- ## Description This one-year fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, provides intensive, hands-on training in Mohs micrographic surgery, cutaneous reconstructive surgery, laser and cosmetic procedures, and dermatologic oncology. Fellows gain experience with a wide range of skin malignancies, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and extra-mammary Paget's disease. The program emphasizes operating experience, clinical practice, research (with fellows designing and conducting their own projects), leadership development, and didactic education. The fellowship aims to develop competent, ethical, and compassionate leaders in dermatologic surgery. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Application deadline (all materials must be submitted via SF Match by this date for appointments beginning July 2027) - Applications are due August 1 of the year prior to the fellowship start date (recurs annually) --- ## Funding Amount - Annual stipend for PGY-5 fellows: **$89,036** (effective March 2026) - Fellowship duration: **1 year** - Includes comprehensive benefits: health, dental, paid leave, insurance, and additional support services --- ## Eligibility - Must have completed an ACGME-accredited dermatology residency (minimum three years) - Must be eligible for, or hold, American Board of Dermatology certification - U.S. and international applicants may be considered (visa sponsorship information available via [Mayo Clinic admissions](https://college.mayo.edu/admissions-and-tuition/immigration-and-visas/)) - Three fellowship positions available each year --- ## Application Process - Register and apply through [San Francisco Match (SF Match)](https://www.sfmatch.org/) - Submit all required application materials and supporting documents via SF Match by August 1 of the year prior to the desired appointment start - Required materials include: CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and other documents per [Mayo Clinic application guidelines](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/application-process/) - Selected applicants will be invited for interviews (typically held September–November) - Fellowship begins the first week of July each year --- ## Additional Information - Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and approved by the American College of Mohs Surgery - Fellows receive formal leadership training, participate in journal clubs, and engage in multidisciplinary collaboration - Research project completion is required during the fellowship year - Extensive faculty mentorship and career development support provided --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Details](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/micrographic-surgery-and-dermatologic-oncology-fellowship-minnesota/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/micrographic-surgery-and-dermatologic-oncology-fellowship-minnesota/application-process/) - [Stipend and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) - [SF Match Application Portal](https://www.sfmatch.org/) - [Curriculum Details](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/micrographic-surgery-and-dermatologic-oncology-fellowship-minnesota/curriculum/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Jerry Brewer, M.D., M.S. | Program Director | [mayodermfellows@mayo.edu](mailto:mayodermfellows@mayo.edu) | 507-293-0991 | | Lori Johnson | Education Coordinator | [mayodermfellows@mayo.edu](mailto:mayodermfellows@mayo.edu) | 507-293-0991 | | General Admissions | - | [Contact Form](https://college.mayo.edu/admissions-and-tuition/contact/) | 507-255-9200 | ---

Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship

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