Positions

There are two positions available on a competitive basis each year in the Transfusion Medicine Fellowship.

Qualifications

To apply for the Transfusion Medicine Fellowship, you must be a physician who has American citizenship or holds a valid U.S. visa.

You must fulfill the subspecialty certification requirements for the blood banking/transfusion medicine board examination offered by the American Board of Pathology (ABP). This includes having primary certification from the ABP or current primary specialty certification with another American Board of Medical Specialties board. See the American Board of Pathology website for subspecialty certification requirements.

We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to foster a community of learners that reflects our diverse patient populations while creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported. We invite applications from all qualified individuals; those who have faced significant challenges, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, first-generation college graduates, individuals from rural areas, and those who have overcome substantial adversity, are especially encouraged to apply.

Also see general admissions requirements.

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 no later than Jan. 1 the previous year (18 months prior to the program start date). Later submissions will be considered if the positions have not been filled.

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:

• Three letters of recommendation are required and 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 for a personal interview with the program director and selected faculty.