Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship (Minnesota)

Overview

One-year ACGME-accredited, ACMS-approved fellowship focused on Mohs micrographic surgery, cutaneous reconstruction, and laser, cosmetic and general dermatologic surgery, with over 7,500 Mohs cases a year.

The programme

Focus

Mohs micrographic surgery

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

First week of July

Positions

3 PGY-5 positions per year

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited; approved by the American College of Mohs Surgery

Department

Department of Dermatology

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Eligible for or certified by the American Board of Dermatology; completed three years of ACGME-accredited dermatology residency

International applicants

Requires ACGME-accredited dermatology residency

Visa support

Institution policyMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education supports ECFMG J-1 and H-1B visas (Mayo selects visa type). Since the Sept 2025 $100,000 H-1B fee, Mayo will not file new H-1B petitions that trigger the fee - H-1B only for change/extension of status (USMLE Steps 1-3 required); otherwise ECFMG J-1 (Steps 1-2, ACGME-accredited/recognised programme). F-1 OPT accepted for first year for US-school graduates

Licence requirement

Institution policyMinnesota-based MCSGME trainees must hold a Minnesota residency permit, and all eligible trainees must obtain and maintain a full Minnesota medical licence (USMLE/COMLEX/MCCQE final exam deadlines apply); Mayo reimburses fees

How to apply

Deadline

1 August of the year before appointment (via SF Match)

Application method

SF Match

Funding

Funding

Institution policyMCSGME resident/fellow stipend (effective 11 March 2026): Graduate Level 1 $75,105; L2 $77,721; L3 $80,936; L4 $85,398; L5 $89,036; L6 $92,376; L7 $95,417; L8 $99,058; L9 $102,594; L10 $106,096

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