Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship
The Mayo Clinic Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship offers advanced clinical and research training in spinal surgery, emphasizing multidisciplinary care and academic development.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: February 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: 1-year salaried fellowship; standard Mayo GME stipend and full benefits
Summary: Advanced, hands-on training in spinal neurosurgery, clinical research, and multidisciplinary care at Mayo Clinic.
Key Information: Application due two years prior to fellowship start; must apply via Recruit system.
Description
The Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is a one-year, advanced clinical training program for neurosurgeons seeking comprehensive experience in spinal surgery. Fellows participate in a high-volume clinical environment—more than 1,500 spine procedures annually—under the mentorship of five distinguished faculty members. The program covers trauma, deformity, degenerative disease, and oncology, with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary care, clinical and translational research, and academic development. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in academic medicine and multidisciplinary clinical practice.
