Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
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
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
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
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
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.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. 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
—Not published
Language
No separate programme-specific language-test threshold is published
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship or work-authorisation terms are not published
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY86% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-09 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-31
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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 dateAugust 2028 (NASS/SF Match 2027 Spine Match)
Application route / cycle2027 Spine Surgery Fellowship Match via SF Match (NASS 2026–2027 directory and timetable, August 2028 start): applicant registration opened 3 August 2026 and stays open until the match deadline; the 2 September 2026 CAS target date is not a deadline (programmes may set their own); interview period 30 November 2026 – 19 March 2027; rank lists due 6 April 2027 (12:00 noon PT); Match Day 13 April 2027.
Official contactProgramme-specific administrative contact is not published on the reviewed overview and application pagesfarmer.michelle@mayo.edu
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
Application documents
Published by official source
SF Match Central Application Service application
Supporting documentation required by the current SF Match listing
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.
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
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.
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