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

January 2026

One-year fellowship; standard Mayo Clinic fellow stipend and benefits.

One-year accredited fellowship at Mayo Clinic offering advanced clinical and research training in kidney and pancreas transplantation.

This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may shift—check program page for updates.

--- ## Description The Renal Transplant Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is a one-year accredited program designed to provide fellows with comprehensive clinical and research training in kidney and pancreas transplantation. Fellows gain experience with a wide variety of transplant cases, including highly sensitized recipients and complex living donors. The program features hands-on exposure to a large living-donor program, kidney-paired donation, and long-term patient follow-up, including protocol biopsies. Training emphasizes multidisciplinary protocols, innovative clinical management, and academic opportunities in transplantation research. Completion of the fellowship prepares graduates for careers in nephrology with a focus on transplantation and eligibility for UNOS certification as a renal and pancreas transplant physician. --- ## Due Dates - January 2026 (anticipated/projected application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The fellowship provides a standard Mayo Clinic fellow stipend and benefits for one year. - Two fellowship positions are available each year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have completed an accredited nephrology fellowship (or equivalent training). - Both U.S. and international medical graduates are eligible to apply. - J-1 visa holders and foreign medical graduates are considered; the program is supported as a non-standard (N+1) program for J-1 exchange visas. - Candidates should demonstrate interest in academic nephrology and transplantation. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science portal. - Required materials typically include a CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and transcripts. - Detailed application instructions and portal access are available on the [program application page](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/renal-transplant-fellowship-minnesota/application-process/). - Early inquiry is encouraged due to limited positions. --- ## Additional Information - The program is accredited by the American Society of Transplantation. - Successful completion enables eligibility for UNOS designation as a renal and pancreas transplant physician. - Fellows participate in both clinical practice and academic/research activities. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/renal-transplant-fellowship-minnesota/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/renal-transplant-fellowship-minnesota/application-process/) - [Stipend and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) - [Mayo Clinic Contact Page](https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |----------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------| | Casey Larson, Coordinator | [larson.casey@mayo.edu](mailto:larson.casey@mayo.edu) | 507-422-9492 | | Naim Issa, M.D., Director | — | — |

Renal Transplant Fellowship - Mayo Clinic

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