Hand Surgery Fellowship (Minnesota)

Overview

Preceptor-style hand surgery fellowship drawing on orthopaedic and plastic surgery faculty, leading to eligibility for the subspecialty certificate in hand surgery.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

Not stated on official page

Start

Programme page: the academic year begins Aug. 1

Positions

5 per year

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited; fulfils ABOS training requirements

Department

Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Passed USMLE Steps 1-3 or MCCQE; ECFMG certification for non-US/Canadian graduates; able to obtain Minnesota licence; completed approved residency in orthopaedics or plastic surgery (ACGME/AOA/ACGME-I/RCPSC)

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 policyMinnesota-based MCSGME trainees must hold a Minnesota residency permit, and all eligible trainees must obtain and maintain a full Minnesota medical licence (USMLE/COMLEX/MCCQE final exam deadlines apply); Mayo reimburses fees

How to apply

Deadline

15 November

Application method

ASSH Hand Surgery Fellowship Application Platform; NRMP match registration required

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