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

October 2025 (Application) | July 2026 (Residency Start)

Stipend and benefits provided; 13 residency positions available annually; 5-year program duration.

Comprehensive orthopedic surgery residency with mentorship, clinical, and research training at Mayo Clinic, Minnesota.

Application via ERAS; participation in NRMP Match; U.S. and international graduates eligible.

--- ## Description The Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is a five-year, fully accredited graduate medical education program designed to provide residents with broad, in-depth training across all orthopedic subspecialties. The program features an intensive mentorship model, pairing each resident one-on-one with consultant surgeons during each rotation for personalized learning and progressive responsibility. Residents rotate through all orthopedic subspecialties, engage in high-volume surgical experience, and participate in research programs such as the Master’s Research Program and the Clinician-Investigator Training Program. The residency also offers opportunities for residents to serve as team physicians for local schools, and emphasizes a supportive environment with resources for clinical, educational, and personal development. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline through ERAS: **Anticipated October 2025** - Academic year start: **Anticipated July 2026** - Interviews: Anticipated October 2025 – January 2026 (by invitation) - All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - Residents receive a competitive annual stipend and comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, insurance, paid vacation, and more). - 13 positions are available each year. - The program is five years in duration. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have graduated from an accredited medical school (U.S. or international). - U.S. and international medical graduates are eligible. - Application is through the Electronic Residency Application Service ([ERAS](https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/applying-residencies-eras/)). - Registration with the National Resident Matching Program ([NRMP](https://www.nrmp.org/)) is required. - All supporting documentation must be submitted by the application deadline. - Selected applicants will be invited for interviews (October–January prior to the Match). --- ## Application Process - Submit your application and all required materials via [ERAS](https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/applying-residencies-eras/). - Review the [detailed application requirements](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/application-process/). - Register for the [NRMP Match](https://www.nrmp.org/). - Qualified applicants will be invited to interview with faculty and the program director. - Final selection is made through the NRMP Match process. --- ## Additional Information - The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and fulfills training requirements for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. - Residents gain experience with over 14,000 orthopedic surgeries annually. - Unique mentorship model ensures individualized training. - Robust research opportunities are available, including options for advanced degrees and participation in clinical/translational research. - Graduates are well-prepared for clinical practice or further subspecialty fellowship training. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Curriculum](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/orthopedic-surgery-residency-minnesota/) - [Application Process Details](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/orthopedic-surgery-residency-minnesota/how-to-apply/) - [Stipends and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) - [NRMP Program Directory](https://programdirectory.nrmp.org/mayo-clinic-school-of-grad-med-educ-mn-1328260c0/) - [Department of Orthopedic Surgery](https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/orthopedic-surgery/sections/overview/ovc-20126754) - [Orthopedic Surgery Residency Podcast](https://mayoclinicorthosurgery.podbean.com/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |----------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------| | Jonathan Barlow, M.D.| Program Director | | | | Channon Cordes Cole | Education Coordinator | [cole.channon@mayo.edu](mailto:cole.channon@mayo.edu) | 507-266-4512 | For general inquiries: [Mayo Clinic Contact Page](https://college.mayo.edu/admissions-and-tuition/contact/)

Orthopedic Surgery Residency - Mayo Clinic Minnesota

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