The Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Florida trains board certified surgeons in advanced gastrointestinal and abdominal wall surgery, by way of minimally invasive techniques. The program specializes in training surgeons in treatment of benign and malignant disease of the esophagus and stomach, in addition to the full spectrum of hepatobiliary surgery, obesity surgery, and abdominal wall reconstruction. Training is by way an apprenticeship model with thirteen four-week rotations in the various fields above. Trainees will be expected to develop expert skills in both robotic and laparoscopic operations and have the option to have a foregut-weighted or hepatobiliary-weighted experience, and may train in advanced endoscopic techniques Trainees may elect to have one elective rotation at another Mayo site.

Requirements for the program are that surgeons must be eligible for Florida state licensure, and for board certification in General Surgery. Applicants who require sponsorship may be asked to provide immigration documentation during the recruitment process to assess eligibility for sponsorship.

This training program includes both clinical experience and research. Our goal is to prepare you to become a leader in the field of minimally invasive surgery.

Accreditation

This program fulfills the training requirements of and is accredited through The Fellowship Council.

Program history

The Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship began in 2006 and accepted its first fellow in 2007. We anticipate that one trainee will complete this program annually.