The two-year Complex Benign Gynecology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida, provides an opportunity for gynecologists who have completed their residency training to obtain additional skills in advanced endoscopic surgery. The training is conducted in a structured program by senior physicians who have completed subspecialty training and who are board-certified in their respective fields.

Highlights of the program include:

• Research training that takes advantage of the wide clinical spectrum of diseases treated at Mayo Clinic
• Basic science and simulation facilities located on-site at our Florida campus
• Strong support for conference attendance and participation
• Conferences including chalk talk lectures, tri-site didactics, multi-disciplinary endometriosis case conferences, and pelvic pain education

Program mission statement

Providing unparalleled clinical care, education, and research, our mission is to foster diverse leaders in Complex Benign Gynecology, who are committed to excellence and equity, and grounded in the principles of patient-centeredness, professionalism, and compassion.

This Complex Benign Gynecology (CBG) Florida-based fellowship coordinates with other similar gynecologic surgery programs for research, education, and training exchanges to enhance fellowship training at all Mayo Clinic locations. Related fellowships include:

• Complex Benign Gynecology Fellowship (Arizona)
• Complex Benign Gynecology Fellowship (Minnesota)

Our fellows come from across the U.S. and around the world with varied backgrounds, family circumstances, and interests. We are committed to maintaining a respectful learning environment free from discrimination and fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and mutual respect among trainees and faculty.

Accreditation

This fellowship is fully accredited through AAGL.

Program history

The Complex Benign Gynecology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida began in 2012. Since then, one fellow has graduated each year. Beginning in 2026, the program will accept two fellows every even year (e.g., 2026, 2028) and one fellow every odd year (e.g., 2027, 2029), with the anticipated graduation number reflecting this new structure.

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