Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (Arizona)

Overview

One-year fellowship providing extensive experience in the evaluation and management of complex hip and knee problems through four three-month rotations.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

Programme page: the academic year begins August 1

Positions

1 per year

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited (since 2009)

Department

Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed approved orthopaedic residency; eligible for ABOS certification exams; eligible for an Arizona medical licence

International applicants

Institution policyGraduates of non-US medical schools eligible if ECFMG-certified before appointment (applicants still obtaining certification may interview but cannot be ranked or appointed) or holding a full unrestricted licence in the programme state; Canadian graduates after 1 July 2025 also need ECFMG certification

Visa support

Institution policyMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education supports ECFMG J-1 and H-1B visas (Mayo selects visa type). Since the Sept 2025 $100,000 H-1B fee, Mayo will not file new H-1B petitions that trigger the fee - H-1B only for change/extension of status (USMLE Steps 1-3 required); otherwise ECFMG J-1 (Steps 1-2, ACGME-accredited/recognised programme). F-1 OPT accepted for first year for US-school graduates

Licence requirement

Institution policyArizona trainees must hold a full Arizona medical licence (if eligible: 12 months ACGME training for US/Canadian grads, 36 months for IMGs, USMLE 1-3) or an Arizona postgraduate training permit before day one; Mayo pays/reimburses

How to apply

Deadline

End of October, approximately two years before the programme start date (via SF Match)

Application method

SF Match Central Application Service; Adult Hip and Knee/Tumor Fellowship Match

Funding

Funding

Institution policyMCSGME resident/fellow stipend (effective 11 March 2026): Graduate Level 1 $75,105; L2 $77,721; L3 $80,936; L4 $85,398; L5 $89,036; L6 $92,376; L7 $95,417; L8 $99,058; L9 $102,594; L10 $106,096

Official sources