Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences offers a postgraduate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Medical Oncology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. This fellowship offers a unique and valuable opportunity for NPs and PAs to specialize in medical oncology, caring for patients with solid tumor malignancies. Through a combination of clinical practice, didactic learning, and research, fellows are well-prepared to become leaders in the field of medical oncology, improving patient outcomes, and advancing the standard of care in cancer treatment.

Program highlights

• Comprehensive clinical rotations: Exposure to a variety of medical oncology subspecialties, including outpatient clinics, hospital inpatient, acute care, and palliative care.
• Didactic learning: Regular lectures, seminars, and case discussions covering the latest advancements in medical oncology.
• Research opportunities: Involvement in clinical research projects to contribute to and stay abreast of emerging medical oncology treatments.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Training within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care.
• Mentorship program: Guidance and support from experienced oncology nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians throughout the fellowship.
• State-of-the-art facilities: Access to Mayo Clinic's world-renowned resources and cutting-edge technology.

Completion and certification

Upon program completion, you will receive a certificate from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences documenting successful completion of the 12-month postgraduate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Medical Oncology Fellowship. This certificate verifies that you have completed all of the components outlined in the curriculum and have achieved program competencies.

Training and experience provided during your fellowship will provide you a competitive position when seeking a future career in medical oncology and will also provide an enhanced educational foundation for a career within other complex medical specialties such as radiation oncology, hematology, and palliative care, among many others.

Accreditation

See accreditation information for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.