Simulation Medicine Fellowship (Florida)

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The Mayo Clinic Department of Experiential Learning's J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Multidisciplinary Simulation Center in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a Simulation Medicine Fellowship.

This fellowship is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).

As a fellow in the program, you will become knowledgeable in simulation-based technologies, participate in the daily operations of the Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center, and actively engage in the team process that is necessary for the effective functioning of a healthcare simulation center.

J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Simulation Center

Skull Base Lab

Procedural Skills Lab

Debrief Room

Outcomes

The Simulation Medicine Fellow is expected to learn and master the skills necessary to effectively:

Incorporate simulation-based experiential training into an educational curriculum
Design simulation courses to optimize the safety of patient care delivery
Design, conduct, and disseminate a simulation-based research project
Actively engage with simulation-focused professional organizations
Develop proficiency in presenting to national and/or international audiences

Components emphasized

Instructional design
Educational research
Simulation design with the following emphasis:
- Education, cognitive science learning and assessment
- Adult learning theory
- Experiential learning theory
- Assessment theory
- Systems integration
- Research
Simulation technology
Simulation Center operations
Professionalism

Location

Mayo Clinic's campus is in a prime location close to all of the activities Jacksonville has to offer: beach, arts and theater, professional sports, restaurants, and attractions. Explore the Jacksonville campus and community.

Prerequisites

Those eligible for the Simulation Medicine Fellowship include college graduates who are pursuing or have already completed an advanced degree and training in academic medicine, such as physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, and other advanced allied health personnel.

A pre-admission health review and current immunization record are required before the start of the fellowship. Prospective fellows must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Information for international candidates

If selected, a minimum of four-five months of lead time is needed for new fellows requiring an initial J-1 or H-1B visa. English language proficiency is an eligibility requirement for participation in the program.

Application process

*2025/2026 position has been filled. Next application cycle will open April 1, 2025 for the 2026/2027 year.

Simulation Fellowship application timeline

Timeline	Dates
Application Open	April 1
Application Deadline	October 31
Application Review & Interviews	November
Notification of Acceptance	December
Program Start	July 1*

*While the academic year begins July 1, dates are flexible depending on the individual circumstances for each fellow.

Application instructions

Complete the following steps to apply:

Create an account to begin the online Application for Admission.
Select the following when creating an account:
- School of Study – Office of Non-Clinical Education Programs
- Area of Interest – Simulation Medicine Fellowship (Florida)
Once logged on, select "Create a New Application"
Select "Start a Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Experience Application"
Complete each section of the application and submit
After submission:
- Select the "View" button next to your application
- Select the "Supplemental Items & Documents" tab
  - Upload your supplemental items
  - Request recommendations

Additional required items

CV/Resume
Personal Statement to be uploaded in the Supplemental Items section and address the following:
- How did you become interested in Simulation Medicine?
- What has drawn you to Mayo Clinic's Simulation Medicine Fellowship?
- Describe your short-term and long-term career goals after completion of the fellowship.
Three letters of recommendation, each letter should include the writer's opinion of your professional, academic, and personal qualifications, as well as an opinion of your potential success in simulation medicine.
- Recommendation from program director, professor, faculty, preceptor, or supervisor
- If you have had prior residency training, ask your program director for a letter of recommendation.
Unofficial college transcripts from all schools attended and/or currently attending
Copy of completion certificate from each residency and/or fellowship training program

Stipend and benefits

Learn more about the stipend and benefits for the Simulation Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

Salary

The Simulation Fellowship provides a stipend at the equivalent of a Graduate Level 4. To view the current annual stipend equivalent and biweekly payment, please visit the Stipend and Benefits website.

Vacation, holiday, and sick leave

Fellows are allotted 20 total days of paid time off for personal vacation (including professional interviews), holidays, and sick leave. Mayo Clinic recognizes six major holidays each year: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Fellows may be required to staff scheduled holidays, evenings, and weekends. A staffed holiday is not counted against the fellow's allotment of 20 total days of paid time off.

Professional travel

During your fellowship, you may have the opportunity to attend professional meetings for the purposes of networking, professional development, and service to the profession. Funding is provided for approved travel-related expenses, such as airfare, hotel, and registration fees. Attendance at additional local, state, and national meetings by a fellow is at the discretion of program leadership.

Benefits

Read more about the benefits available to Residents, Fellows & Research Associates.

For family coverage, eligible family members include:

Spouse
Biological or legally adopted children, and stepchildren who are under age 26.
Children age 26 or older who have been deemed disabled by the Social Security Administration prior to turning 26.