Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship

Overview

A two-year programme of advanced training in the clinical diagnosis, electrodiagnosis, management and pathology of neuromuscular disorders for academic careers.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

2 years

Start

July

Positions

2 per year

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited; eligible for ABPN neuromuscular, ABEM and UCNS neuromuscular pathology examinations

Department

Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completion of an ACGME- or RCPSC-accredited neurology residency

International applicants

Open to international applicants; graduates of medical schools outside the US/Canada must hold ECFMG certification before appointment

Visa support

Mayo Clinic supports ECFMG J-1 and H-1B sponsorship (J-1 requires an ACGME-accredited/recognised programme; no new H-1B petitions requiring the US$100,000 payment); final visa type at Mayo's discretion

Licence requirement

Fellows must obtain and maintain an appropriate medical licence while enrolled

How to apply

Deadline

AANEM Fellowship Portal opens to institutions March 1; interviews for 2027–2029 held April 2026; no offers before June 1

Application method

AANEM Fellowship Portal

Funding

Funding

Salaried trainee position (stipend and benefits per Mayo Clinic School of GME)

Official sources