This unique program provides an excellent mix of complex pediatric and adult deformity surgical training. You will be exposed to the most challenging and interesting cases, with the surgical and non-operative management discussed in depth fortnightly. The operative experience is unparalleled, with ample opportunities to learn the free hand pedicle screws placement, osteotomies, VCR and MIS surgeries. Finally, the cadaveric lab is an additional advantage.

Sathish Sathyamangalam Samiappan, M.B.B.S., M.Ch.
2022-2023 Neurosurgery Fellow

The complexity of spinal deformity surgery comes from the need to create and achieve a bidirectional balance between both the sagittal and coronal planes in order to obtain the best satisfying results for the patient and the surgeon. In cases of advanced spinal deformities, when the traditional conservative method of treatment fails to control the symptoms and improve the physical appearance, spinal deformity surgery will be the only choice.

Mohammad Alhazaimeh, M.D.
2021-2022 Neurosurgery Fellow

I was keen on joining fellowship training in spine surgery at Mayo Clinic because of the emphasis that Mayo Clinic places on fellow/resident learning and the huge variety and number of spine surgeries done here. To be the best, you have got to learn from the best. Mayo training is all-encompassing. It teaches you to do the right thing for your patient and in the right way. If there is a way to combine and practice the science and art of medicine, it is the 'Mayo way.'

Maish Pai, M.B.B.S.
2020-2021 Neurosurgery Fellow

Mayo provides a unique opportunity to work in a large-volume referral hospital where complex cases are treated by several eminent spine surgeons who are leaders in the field. Dr. Jamal McClendon, the program director, is an extremely talented and highly skilled spine surgeon. Training with him gives you a wide range of experience from minimally invasive surgery to extremely complex scoliosis surgery; it is truly a dream come true experience for any aspiring spine surgeon.

Tanmoy Maiti, M.B.B.S.
2018-2019 Neurosurgery Fellow