Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship
Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship supports surgeons through advanced clinical and research training in gastrointestinal and abdominal wall surgery to prepare leaders in minimally invasive surgery.
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Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: January 25, 2027 (Recommendation letters) | February 1, 2027 (Application) | June 3, 2027 (Applicant rank order list)
Funding Amounts: 12-month fellowship with Mayo Clinic graduate-level stipends and benefits; annual stipend schedule of $75,105–$106,096
Summary: Advanced clinical and research training in minimally invasive gastrointestinal and abdominal wall surgery prepares surgeons for leadership in the field.
Key Information: Applicants must pass USMLE Steps 1–3 on the first attempt and qualify for full Florida medical licensure.
Description
Mayo Clinic’s Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship in Jacksonville, Florida, combines advanced surgical training, clinical experience, and research. The program covers benign and malignant diseases of the esophagus and stomach, hepatobiliary surgery, obesity surgery, and abdominal wall reconstruction. Fellows develop expertise in robotic and laparoscopic operations through an apprenticeship model spanning thirteen four-week rotations.
The 12-month fellowship offers a foregut-weighted or hepatobiliary-weighted experience, possible training in advanced endoscopic techniques, and an optional elective rotation at another Mayo Clinic site. Fellows participate in patient care and clinical research, with opportunities for basic-science collaboration and teaching residents and other trainees. The program aims to develop leaders in minimally invasive surgery and is accredited through The Fellowship Council.
