International Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship

Overview

One-year non-accredited colon and rectal surgery fellowship (since 1985) for international graduates, with a one-to-one mentorship model and cadaver-based skills curriculum.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

July

Positions

2 per year

Accreditation

Non-accredited

Department

Mayo Clinic Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed general surgery residency

International applicants

For IMGs who completed general surgery residency outside the US or outside an ACGME programme in Canada

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

Not stated on official page

Application method

Email CV to the education coordinator; invited candidates apply via Mayo Recruit

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

Official sources