Why Applicants Choose Mayo Clinic

Applicants are drawn to Mayo Clinic and the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship because of our high surgical volume, broad clinical exposure and individual mentorship. We know potential fellows also value our collaborative culture, research opportunities and career development resources.

Positions

One position is available annually. The one-fellow model allows for individualized training, close faculty mentoring, and extensive surgical experience.

Qualifications

To be eligible for the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship, you must have successfully completed an accredited residency in ophthalmology and be eligible for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or both).

International fellowship applicants must have equivalent training and have passed the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) examination and successfully completed USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3.

Also see general admissions requirements for Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education.

How to apply

The academic year begins in July.

The application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by Sept. 8 of the year preceding the program start date.

You must apply through SF Match, a third-party application service. Please do not send materials to Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology.

1. To apply to the program, visit the SF Match website. 
2. Appointments are made through the Ophthalmology Fellowship Match, which is sponsored by SF Match.
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 typically are conducted in October and November the year prior to the appointment.

Interview day

Applicants selected for an interview will meet faculty and the current fellow while learning about the program's clinical, surgical, educational, and research opportunities. Interview day is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of fellowship training, Mayo Clinic culture, and life in Rochester, Minnesota.

Candidates will have opportunities to interact with faculty, tour clinical facilities, and discuss the fellowship experience with current trainees.