The Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic is a highly integrated, collaborative department of adult and pediatric neurologists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of more than 500 conditions and diseases affecting the nervous system. Virtually all subspecialties of neurology are represented among our department's faculty members, many of whom are international leaders in their respective fields.

From the program director

The vision of our program is to train future leaders in clinical neurology, neurological education, and neuroscience research. 

Our program allows residents to learn the art and science of neurology to provide the best neurologic care to every patient in an inclusive and innovative environment. A myriad of clinical experiences allows residents to become comfortable diagnosing and treating patients with both common and uncommon neurologic disorders.

Dating back to the first neurology resident in 1919, our program is structured on graduated resident responsibility with early exposure to both emergent and outpatient neurology. The Adult Neurology Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has a large, committed faculty with diverse clinical, research, and education interests. Residents benefit from both formal and informal mentorship relationships with faculty members, and our distinction tracks in research, education, and community and global health offer additional opportunities to augment career development. 

We offer an unparalleled didactic curriculum with ample educational research and global health opportunities. Our program emphasizes wellness and creating an inclusive environment with initiatives targeting healthcare disparities.

With generous elective time, our program allows you to launch your career as a clinician, physician-scientist, clinician-educator, or leader in community and global health.

Thank you for your interest in our Adult Neurology Residency.

Elizabeth Coon, M.D.
Adult Neurology Residency program director

Faculty

The Adult Neurology Residency faculty is composed of Mayo Clinic neurologists who are committed to patient care, education, and research in their daily practices. You have direct access to these individuals throughout your training. 

Each of our more than 130 faculty members at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, belongs to a section of neurological subspecialists who supply unique clinical, education, and research services to patients and colleagues. Included in these groups is a Division of Education, whose members have devoted career interests in neurological education. These subspecialty groups cross geographical boundaries, working closely with staff neurologists at Mayo's campuses in Jacksonville, Florida, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona and within our community health systems.

Mayo Clinic's neurological clinical opportunities are rich and varied, offering you the opportunity to see both common and unusual neurological and neurosurgical problems.

Advisers and mentors

A staff adviser provides you with comprehensive educational advice and personal support starting from your first month at Mayo Clinic and continuing throughout your training program. Your adviser also serves as a contact point, introducing you and your family to Rochester and the Mayo Clinic system.

You also select a research mentor during your training and can take advantage of a diverse, accessible faculty who are available for collaboration. Learn more about the Neurology Research department.