Neuropathology Fellowship
The Neuropathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic provides advanced clinical and research training in neuropathology with a strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and diagnostic expertise.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: November 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Standard GME fellowship stipend and benefits; two-year duration (fellowship) or four-year duration (combined residency/fellowship).
Summary: Two-year advanced clinical and research training in neuropathology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, with opportunities for certification and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Key Information: One combined residency/fellowship position is available each year; standalone fellowship opens every other year.
Description
The Neuropathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, offers an intensive, fully accredited two-year training program designed to develop advanced diagnostic skills and clinicopathological expertise in neuropathology. The program provides comprehensive exposure to surgical and autopsy neuropathology, utilizing advanced modalities such as light and electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and molecular testing. Fellows rotate through specialized laboratories and gain experience in neuromuscular, peripheral nerve, and ophthalmic pathology, with access to extensive teaching sets and archival material. Research opportunities span central and peripheral nervous system neoplasia, neurodegenerative diseases, demyelinating disorders, and more. Close collaboration with neurology, neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, and neuroradiology ensures a multidisciplinary educational environment. Graduates are eligible for American Board of Pathology certification in neuropathology.
