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Graduate medical education in obstetrics and gynecology at Mayo Clinic

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Overview

The Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, offers unparalleled training in gynecologic oncology surgery and gynecologic medical oncology. In this program, you will work alongside experts in the field and develop the medical and surgical expertise required to diagnose, assess, and treat gynecologic malignancies.

At Mayo Clinic, patients with gynecologic malignancy are treated by a team of experts, including gynecologic oncologists who specialize in surgery, gynecologic medical oncologists, and gynecologic radiation oncologists. The multi-disciplinary approach is emphasized during your training, and you will be integrated into this amazing team to provide patient care. The team is committed to your education and provides bedside teaching in the clinical environment and participates in the formal teaching curriculum.

The Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship program is dedicated to your development and provides ample clinical and surgical education, weekly didactics, surgical simulation, numerous research opportunities, graduate level courses to support your research development, and mentorship. It is our goal to train the next generation of leaders, researchers, and experts in the field of gynecologic oncology.

Program highlights

  • Multi-disciplinary faculty including seven medical oncologists who are experts in gynecologic malignancies and nine gynecologic oncologists
  • High-volume surgical practice with extensive experience in minimally invasive and open complex surgeries for treating gynecologic cancers
  • A mentor-preceptor training model that focuses on individualized instruction with dedicated, nationally recognized mentors
  • Translational and clinical research opportunities, guided by experienced mentors, to prepare you for a successful career in academic medicine
  • Research support through funding, robust statistical support, and travel to regional and national meetings to present research data
  • A multidisciplinary approach to evaluating and managing gynecologic cancers, involving specialist in medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical pathology
  • Hands-on experience in both medical treatments (chemotherapy/targeted therapies) and surgical interventions for gynecologic cancers
  • Opportunity to earn a Master's of Biomedical Science degree in gynecologic oncology
  • Weekly didactics with a balance of lectures and problem-based learning discussion
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Your training experience

As a resident 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.

Carrie Langstraat, M.D.

Director's welcome

Our program offers unparalleled education in the surgical and medical management of gynecologic malignancies. You will receive support to develop a career unique to you through mentorship, education, and research opportunities.

Certification

After successfully completing the program, you are eligible to take the gynecologic oncology subspecialty certification examination offered by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG).

Accreditation

The Mayo Clinic Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Program history

The Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship began at Mayo Clinic in Rochester in 1975. Since that time, more than 50 fellows have completed their training in the program. The program accepts two candidates each year.

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