Available Fellowship Positions

Mayo Clinic
RochesterMinnesota

The Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, MN, provides one year of advanced training in the diagnosis, treatment, & clinical research of patients with immune-mediated disorders of the central nervous system. A 2nd year may be considered depending on your interests & career goals.

Program emphasizes:
-The development of clinical & research skills pertaining to neuroimmunologic disorders
-Special emphasis on multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, & related inflammatory demyelinating disorders
-Opportunities to participate in pilot and definitive clinical trials & outcomes research
-Opportunities to participate in basic science research

Opportunities for course work in the design of clinical research studies, statistics, clinical epidemiology, clinical trials design and conduct, as well as basic graduate immunology & more advanced courses in immunology provided. In addition, there are opportunities for you to actively participate in basic science research programs pertaining to the mechanisms of demyelination, remyelination, CNS autoimmunity, and genetic epidemiology. For more information, 
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Fellowship Director W. Oliver Tobin | [email protected]
Fellowship Co-Director N/A
Fellowship Coordinator Chelsea Becker | [email protected]
0 Available Fellowship Positions Updated as of 08/19/2022
Application Deadline: December 1 of PYG3 Year
Eligible Trainees
  • Adult Neurology
  • Pediatric Neurology
Do fellows take call duty? No Call
Multidisciplinary Rotations Available
  • Neuropathology
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • Neuro-Urology
  • Neuro-Radiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Neuro-Rehabilitation
  • Neuropsychology
  • Botox Injections
  • Baclofen Pump Management
Exposure to multidisciplinary comprehensive care?  Yes
Clinical Fellowship? No Length of Clinical Fellowship N/A
Combined Clinical/Research Fellowship? Yes Length of Clinical/Research Fellowship 1 year
General Neurology Clinics? No Neuroimmunology Topics Covered
  • Demyelinating diseases (MS, NMOSD, MOGAD, etc.)
  • Neuro-rheumatology
  • Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Encephalitis
  • Peripheral Neuroimmunology
  • Vasculitis
  • Autoimmune epilepsy
  • Neurosarcoid
  • Neuroinflammatory Complications of Immunotherapy
Availability of Graduate courses/Master's degree? Yes Approved by Institutional GME?  No
Sponsorship of H1b Visa? Yes Sponsorship of J1 Visa? Yes
Are positions contingent on securing external funding? No Accept Applications off-cycle? No
Begin Accepting Applications When?  September of PGY3 Interviews Begin January of PGY3 Year
Typical Number of New Positions Per Year? 1-2 Typical Number of Fellows in Training? 2
Required Application Materials
  • Application Form
  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • USMLE scores
Fellowship Positions Filled February of PGY3 Year
Fellowship Recruitment Policy Agreed

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