Glaucoma Fellowship (Minnesota)

Overview

One-year glaucoma fellowship at Mayo Clinic Rochester (since 2015) providing broad experience in all modalities of glaucoma therapy.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

July

Positions

1 per year

Accreditation

AUPO FCC-accredited

Department

Department of Ophthalmology

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed accredited ophthalmology residency; eligible for ABO and/or RCPSC certification

International applicants

International applicants must have equivalent training and have passed the ECFMG examination

Visa support

Institution policyECFMG J-1 sponsorship and H-1B supported (final visa type chosen by Mayo); new H-1B petitions requiring the $100,000 payment not pursued - H-1B only for change/extension of status, USMLE Steps 1-3 and ECFMG certification required

Licence requirement

Institution policyMinnesota-based programmes: Minnesota residency permit required, and eligible trainees must obtain and maintain a full Minnesota medical licence

How to apply

Deadline

9 September of the year preceding the start date

Application method

Not stated on official page

Funding

Funding

Institution policyMayo Clinic School of GME stipends effective 11 March 2026: Graduate Level 4 $85,398; Level 5 $89,036; Level 6 $92,376; Level 7 $95,417 (Level 1 $75,105)

Official sources