✓ Primary programme source linked✓ Dated source review current— Current cycle evidenced— Faculty identity sourced— Institution mark verified
DECISION SUMMARY
What matters before you keep reading.
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Not published
Deadline
The host directs applicants to the current SF Match deadline and does not reproduce a calendar date
Duration
1 year (August 1–July 31)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Last checked
1 Sep 2026
Duration · published1 year (August 1–July 31)
Clinical exposureMore than 400 cases per fellow across decompression, fusion, osteotomy, instrumentation, microsurgery and minimally invasive surgery, plus a required peer-reviewed publication, a second research project, quality improvement and resident teaching
Funding · not publishedMayo's general GME schedule effective 11 March 2026 ranges from USD 75,105 at Graduate Level 1 to USD 106,096 at Graduate Level 10; the programme does not publish the appointed graduate level
DestinationUnited States
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
What the official evidence currently supports
Decision-critical fields are separated into confirmed facts, partial information and points requiring direct confirmation.
≈Partially published
International applicant eligibility
An Indonesian-trained surgeon is within the published residency pathway only if the completed programme holds ACGME-I Advanced Specialty Accreditation and all examination, Minnesota licensing, appointment and immigration requirements are met.
✓Published by official source
Required training level
Pass USMLE Steps 1–3, COMLEX Levels 1–3 or MCCQE Parts 1–2 · Eligibility for a Minnesota medical licence · Completion by appointment of orthopaedic residency accredited by ACGME, AOA, ACGME-I Advanced Specialty Accreditation, RCPSC or CFPC in Canada
✓Published by official source
Programme classification
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific.
?Confirm directly with host
Hands-on restrictions
Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Must be able to obtain a Minnesota state medical licence and meet Mayo appointment requirements
?Confirm directly with host
Licensing examinations
Any examination requirement must be confirmed with the relevant regulator and host.
✓Published by official source
Language requirements
No separate programme-specific language-test threshold is published
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship or work-authorisation terms are not published
✓Published by official source
Funding availability
Mayo's general GME schedule effective 11 March 2026 ranges from USD 75,105 at Graduate Level 1 to USD 106,096 at Graduate Level 10; the programme does not publish the appointed graduate level
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY
72% of core application fields verified
Checked 1 Sep 2026. Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-02-28. Every unresolved field keeps its exact evidence state—unpublished, not yet researched, historical, conflicting, inaccessible or not applicable—so an absence is never converted into a fact.
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineThe host directs applicants to the current SF Match deadline and does not reproduce a calendar date
Commencing dateRecurring academic year: August 1–July 31; the next intake year is not identified on the host page
Application route / cycleApply through SF Match CAS; the academic year runs August 1–July 31 and interviews are conducted from January through March
Official contactProgramme-specific administrative contact is not published on the reviewed overview and application pages
Deadlines and intake dates can change between cycles. The data-quality ledger above explicitly labels application fields that the cited official source does not publish.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Published entry requirements
Clinical / academic eligibility
Pass USMLE Steps 1–3, COMLEX Levels 1–3 or MCCQE Parts 1–2
Eligibility for a Minnesota medical licence
Completion by appointment of orthopaedic residency accredited by ACGME, AOA, ACGME-I Advanced Specialty Accreditation, RCPSC or CFPC in Canada
Registration, licence & examinations
Must be able to obtain a Minnesota state medical licence and meet Mayo appointment requirements
Visa / work authorisation
Visa sponsorship or work-authorisation terms are not published
Application documents
SF Match Central Application Service application
Supporting documentation required by the current SF Match listing
Licensing, visa and document rules depend on the individual programme and application cycle. OrthoFellow does not infer USMLE, AHPRA, ECFMG, recommendation-letter or visa requirements from the country alone.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A two-position, ACGME-accredited Mayo Clinic spine fellowship with more than 400 cases per fellow, structured research and teaching, and published licensing and residency criteria. The applicable salary level and current SF Match deadline require confirmation.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
20 paid vacation days, up to eight paid interview days, sponsored AO Spine activities, one paid attendance trip and up to five paid presentation trips, plus institution-wide insurance and benefit programmes
Benefits may depend on appointment type, training level, visa status and the active academic year. OrthoFellow keeps stipend and benefits separate so a salary figure is not mistaken for the full package.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Mayo publishes two ACGME-approved positions, more than 400 cases per fellow, extensive research and educational expectations, a defined licensing and residency pathway and substantial paid leave and travel support.
Fellowship supervisor / program leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Brett Freedman, MD is listed in the cited programme evidence as fellowship supervisor / program leadership for Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Brett Freedman, MD is listed by the official programme source as fellowship supervisor / program leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
MH
Faculty: Mel Helgeson, MD
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Mel Helgeson, MD is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Mel Helgeson, MD is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
PH
Faculty: Paul Huddleston III, MD
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Paul Huddleston III, MD is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Paul Huddleston III, MD is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
AN
Faculty: Ahmad Nassr, MD
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Ahmad Nassr, MD is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Ahmad Nassr, MD is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
AS
Faculty: Arjun Sebastian, MD
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Arjun Sebastian, MD is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Arjun Sebastian, MD is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
PR
Faculty: Peter Rose, MD
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Peter Rose, MD is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Peter Rose, MD is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Names and fellowship roles come from the cited programme source. A green “individual profile verified” label means the position, qualifications and biography were also checked against an official personal or institutional profile. OrthoFellow displays a portrait only when it can be tied to an official profile or faculty source; otherwise the host institution brandmark is shown, with initials retained only when neither image is available. Faculty rosters may change.
An Indonesian-trained surgeon is within the published residency pathway only if the completed programme holds ACGME-I Advanced Specialty Accreditation and all examination, Minnesota licensing, appointment and immigration requirements are met.
This note is shown only when the official source publishes information relevant to overseas applicants. Applicants should confirm licensing and visa eligibility directly with the host.
