Positions

Two positions are available on a competitive basis each year in the Complex Benign Gynecology Fellowship, previously known as Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, at Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona.

Qualifications

To be eligible for the Complex Benign Gynecology Fellowship, you must have:

• Graduated from an accredited obstetrics and gynecology residency
• Previous research experience
• Previous surgical experience
• Aspirations for a career in academic medicine

Also see application requirements for Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education.

How to apply

Mayo Clinic's academic year begins in July.

The application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by June 30 of the year preceding the program start date.

You must apply through the AAGL.

1. Visit the AAGL website and use the Fellowship Candidate Application. Submit all application materials listed in the AAGL application.
2. Applicants considered for an appointment will be invited for a personal interview with the program director and selected faculty. Interviews are generally conducted in August each year.

Holistic application and interview process

To optimize fairness and consistency in our interview process, we use a holistic review approach that equally weighs a candidate’s attributes, experiences, and academic achievements. This approach helps minimize the limitations of relying solely on test scores. We value the “road traveled” and an applicant’s personal and professional character, leadership and communication skills, educational background, service activities, awards, and publications. We believe that fellows with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds strengthen our program and enhance our ability to provide compassionate care to patients with varied needs and life experiences.

All selection committee members have yearly training on how to mitigate implicit bias. All interviewers use a pre-set grading scale to evaluate attributes, experiences, and metrics.