Overview
One-year fellowship (since 2008) with broad clinical and research experience in paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus.
The programme
- Focus
- Paediatric ophthalmology
- Training type
- Clinical Fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
- Start
- July
- Positions
- 1 per year
- Accreditation
- AUPO FCC-accredited
- Department
- Department of Ophthalmology
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Completed accredited ophthalmology residency; eligible for ABO or RCPSC certification
- International applicants
- International applicants need equivalent training, ECFMG and USMLE Steps 1-3
- Visa support
- Institution policyECFMG J-1 sponsorship and H-1B supported (final visa type chosen by Mayo); new H-1B petitions requiring the $100,000 payment not pursued - H-1B only for change/extension of status, USMLE Steps 1-3 and ECFMG certification required
- Licence requirement
- Institution policyMinnesota-based programmes: Minnesota residency permit required, and eligible trainees must obtain and maintain a full Minnesota medical licence
How to apply
- Deadline
- 8 September of the year preceding the start date
- Application method
- Not stated on official page
Funding
- Funding
- Institution policyMayo Clinic School of GME stipends effective 11 March 2026: Graduate Level 4 $85,398; Level 5 $89,036; Level 6 $92,376; Level 7 $95,417 (Level 1 $75,105)
Official sources
https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/pediatric-ophthalmology-and-strabismus-fellowship-minnesota/https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/pediatric-ophthalmology-and-strabismus-fellowship-minnesota/application-process/https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/orientation/minnesota/licensure/