Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix, Arizona, offers a one-year clinical Neuro-Oncology Fellowship at its state-of-the-art National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center. The neuro-oncology program has two full-time neuro-oncologists and a multidisciplinary team of neuro-surgeons, radiation oncologists, and support staff.

Unique program highlights include:

• Broad exposure to all aspects of clinical neuro-oncology
• Completing the required pediatric rotation at Phoenix Children's Hospital, which consistently ranks among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
• Elective rotations at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, may also be available
• A second research-focused year could be arranged upon successful completion of the first year of training, depending on the availability of funds and your interests

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties.

Certification

After successfully completing the program, you are eligible to take the Neuro-oncology Certification Exam offered by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties.

Program history

The Neuro-Oncology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona began in 2017. We anticipate that one trainee will complete this program annually. Applicants must be board-eligible and completed accredited U.S. neurology or neurosurgery residency program, or fellowship in medical oncology.