There are two positions available for the program start date of July 1, 2025, and 9 positions available for the start date of July 1, 2026. Applications are open for the 2025-2026 program until filled.

Application deadline for the 2026-2027 program is July 1, 2024.  If you receive an interview invitation, interviews will take place on Friday afternoon, August 9, from 1-5pm, and Saturday, August 10, from 8am-5pm Central Time. You must attend both sessions.

Qualifications

To apply to the Surgical Pathology Fellowship, you must have a medical degree with U.S. or Canadian specialty training in anatomic pathology and successful completion of Step 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination.

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

How to apply

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 to be considered for the program.

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 current program director (for a total of three recommendation letters). This must be completed in the Recommendation Request section. The recommender will receive an email with a link to upload a letter.