Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship (Minnesota) - Residencies and Fellowships - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science

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Overview

The one-year Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship on Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, focuses on Mohs micrographic surgery; cutaneous reconstructive surgery; laser, cosmetic, and general dermatologic surgery; and vein surgery.

Unique highlights of this fellowship include:

Gaining hands-on experience and competency with dermatologic oncology, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and extra-mammary Paget's disease, as well as other skin malignancies and associated conditions
Operating 90% of the year and spending 10% of the fellowship in clinic working with staff and residents in a dermatology oncology-focused clinical practice
Designing and conducting a research project from inception through fruition
Organizing a quarterly journal club where the hot topics of the time are discussed in a collegial way amongst the dermatologic surgeons and dermatologic surgery fellows
Formal leadership training and didactics
You will also be involved in cutaneous oncology and micrographic surgery didactics, delivered to the residents at different points in time throughout the year.

Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellows use microscopes in the lab at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Your training experience

As a fellow at Mayo Clinic, you'll have access to robust clinical, educational, and research resources. You'll find support both inside and outside of the campus to promote physical and mental wellness and ensure your work/life balance.

Accreditation

This Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and approved by the American College of Mohs Surgery.

Program vision and mission statement

Vision

Train micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology surgeons with a focus on integrity, lifelong learning, continued improvement, and the needs of the patient.

Mission statement

The Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, strives to develop the most competent, scholarly, and ethical dermatologic surgeon leaders with emphasis on specialized surgical skills and delivery of care in a compassionate manner. The program fosters these goals by facilitating excellence in micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology procedural skills, independent and critical thinking, self-awareness and leadership development, lifelong learning skills for excellence in clinical and translational research, and an overarching value of the needs of the patient come first.