Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery Fellowship
This Mayo Clinic fellowship offers advanced, hands-on training in complex rhinology and skull base surgery, including endoscopic and open procedures, research, and teaching for future leaders in the field.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 1 fellow per year; full stipend and benefits provided for the fellowship year.
Summary: Advanced one-year clinical fellowship providing comprehensive training in complex rhinology and skull base surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
Key Information: Applicants must have completed or be on track to complete an ACGME- or RCPSC-accredited otolaryngology residency before starting.
Description
The Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is a highly competitive, one-year clinical fellowship designed to provide advanced training in all aspects of rhinologic and skull base surgery. Fellows receive immersive, hands-on experience in complex procedures such as advanced functional endoscopic sinus surgery, CSF leak repair, endoscopic orbital and optic nerve surgery, transsphenoidal approaches, and both open and endoscopic resections of sinonasal malignancies. The program emphasizes mentorship, pairing each fellow with faculty for close surgical training and continuity of care. Additional opportunities include anatomical dissection courses, research, and teaching experiences, preparing fellows for leadership roles in the field.
