Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program
About This Program
As a fellow in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, you gain expertise in treating a wide range of spine pathology and performing a comprehensive array of surgical techniques, including anterior and posterior decompression, instrumentation, microsurgery, and minimally invasive surgery at all levels of the spine. Clinical responsibilities are divided among six orthopedic staff spinal surgeons. You participate in the preoperative assessment, surgical care, postoperative management, and follow-up
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ahmad Nassr, MD, BS
Mayo Clinic
Primary Program Contact
Michelle Farmer
Mayo Clinic
Locations
Mayo Clinic
Ortho Surgery of the Spine Pgm
200 First St SW
Rochester, MN 55905
200 First St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905
1216 Second St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902-1970
200 First St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jan 1, 2027 - Apr 30, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 6 through Year 10
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 91 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.