Ophthalmology Residency - Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Residency offers four years of immersive clinical, surgical, and research training with strong mentorship and advanced resources in all ophthalmic subspecialties.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, SF Match)
Funding Amounts: Full PGY 1–4 residency salary and benefits; see program page for current stipend details.
Summary: Comprehensive clinical, surgical, and academic training in ophthalmology with strong mentorship, research opportunities, and advanced resources.
Description
The Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Residency in Rochester, Minnesota, offers a fully integrated four-year training program (PGY 1–4) designed to immerse residents in all aspects of ophthalmology. Residents benefit from an extensive clinical, surgical, and academic curriculum, supported by experienced faculty across every subspecialty. The program emphasizes progressive clinical autonomy, hands-on surgical experience, strong mentorship, and access to state-of-the-art simulation and laboratory resources. Unique features include a longitudinal continuity of care experience, robust didactic and conference schedule, and opportunities for research (including the Rochester Epidemiology Project) and international ophthalmology. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in clinical practice, subspecialty fellowship, research, and academic leadership.
