Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program
About This Program
Our fellowship offers premier training in serious illness communication with nationally recognized VitalTalk faculty and advanced symptom management at Mayo Clinic. Fellows gain immersive experience on a dedicated inpatient palliative care unit, learn within an interdisciplinary model alongside APC fellows, and have the option to pursue a dedicated research year. Recent projects include collaborations in AI and PM&R, reflecting our deep commitment to innovation, education, and team-based care.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
April R Christensen, MFA, MS
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Primary Program Contact
Cori L Chvosta
Mayo Clinic
Locations
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Hospice & Palliative Med Pgm
200 First St SW
Rochester, MN 55905
200 First St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905
200 First St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905
50 Seventh St Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
5650 Weatherhill Rd Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 15, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 14, 2026 - Oct 2, 2026
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 HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4
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.