Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship
One-year Mayo Clinic fellowship offering advanced clinical and research training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for movement disorders, epilepsy, pain, and neurorehabilitation.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (SF Match application submission target date, projected)
Funding Amounts: One-year fellowship; annual stipend for PGY-8 (2026) is $99,058 plus full benefits.
Summary: One-year advanced fellowship at Mayo Clinic for training in evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of functional neurosurgical disorders.
Key Information: Only one fellowship position is available each year; application is through SF Match and is highly competitive.
Description
This fellowship provides advanced clinical and research training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Accredited by CAST and the Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS), the program is designed for neurosurgeons seeking expertise in the surgical management of movement disorders, epilepsy, cranial neuralgias, chronic and cancer-related pain, and neurorehabilitation. Fellows benefit from high surgical volumes (over 600 functional procedures annually), close mentorship from leading faculty, and tailored elective opportunities in both clinical and translational research. The curriculum integrates inpatient and outpatient experiences, didactics, multidisciplinary conferences, and robust research requirements, preparing graduates for leadership roles in functional neurosurgery.
