Retinal and Vitreous Surgery Fellowship
The Mayo Clinic Retinal and Vitreous Surgery Fellowship offers two years of advanced clinical, surgical, and research training in retinal diseases for ophthalmologists.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Full application and all supporting documentation)
Funding Amounts: Two-year, fully funded fellowship with stipend and benefits; one position awarded annually.
Summary: Two-year Mayo Clinic fellowship providing advanced clinical and surgical training in retinal and vitreous diseases for ophthalmologists.
Key Information: Application via SF Match; must not send materials directly to Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology.
Description
The Mayo Clinic Retinal and Vitreous Surgery Fellowship is a comprehensive two-year program designed to train ophthalmologists in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of retinal and vitreous diseases. Fellows gain hands-on experience with a broad spectrum of conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, tumors, and uveitis. Surgical training covers scleral buckling, vitrectomy, laser photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, and cryotherapy, with additional practice on a vitreoretinal surgery simulator. The fellowship emphasizes both clinical excellence and research, offering opportunities for didactic learning, teaching, and scholarly activity.
