Positions

There are two program tracks available on a competitive basis:

• Neuropathology Fellowship — one position every other year — our next opening will be for the 2027-2029 academic year
• Combined Anatomic Pathology Residency and Neuropathology Fellowship — one position every year

Qualifications

To apply for the two-year Neuropathology Fellowship, you must have a medical degree with U.S. or Canadian specialty training in anatomic pathology.

To apply to the combined four-year Anatomic Pathology Residency and Neuropathology Fellowship, international medical graduates need minimum United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores of 200 or above with each step passed on the first attempt and certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) before an interview for the program would be offered.

You do not need to complete a transitional clinical year before applying to the combined Anatomic Pathology Residency and Neuropathology Fellowship.

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

How to apply: Neuropathology Fellowship

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education does not process printed applications to this program. You must apply through Recruit, a third-party application service.

Mayo's academic year begins in July. You must submit a completed application form and all required documentation no later than Dec. 15, 2023. Interviews will take place in September and early October, with offers being extended in mid-October.

Complete the following steps to apply:

1. Create an account to begin the online Application for Admission
2. All applications to Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education programs must include these application materials
3. After submission, view the required Supplemental Items and Documents

• Upload each required item in the Supplemental Items section (if applicable)
• Complete the Recommendation Request section (if applicable)

In addition to the standard application materials required by Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, this program requires:

• A letter of recommendation from your residency program director. This must be completed in the Recommendation Request section. The recommender will receive an email with a link to upload a letter.

Applicants considered for an appointment will be invited to visit Mayo Clinic for a personal interview with the program director and selected faculty.

How to apply: Combined Anatomic Pathology Residency and Neuropathology Fellowship

You must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). This can be done through your medical school dean's office. International medical graduates should contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) for information on how to apply using ERAS.

The application form and all supporting documentation must be submitted by Nov. 1 for positions beginning the following year.

1. To apply to the program, visit the ERAS website. All applications to Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education programs must include three letters of recommendation in addition to these application materials.
2. All appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Candidates must register through the NRMP website.
3. Applicants considered for an appointment will be invited to visit Mayo Clinic for a personal interview with the program director and selected faculty. Interviews are conducted October through January each year.

See the general application process for Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education.