About the department
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic includes many subspecialty divisions focused on the full breadth of orthopedic surgery, giving you access to a range of common and complex cases. By collaborating with scientists in Mayo Clinic research facilities for biomechanics and regenerative medicine, our surgeons develop new solutions for patients that improve healing, speed rehabilitation and improve outcomes.
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Orthopedic surgeons at Mayo Clinic have expertise in
joint replacement, fracture care and trauma, microvascular procedures, spine surgery, sports injuries, and more
laboratories for Mayo orthopedic investigators to conduct clinical trials and research
About the programs
Candidates may apply to only one program at a time. You may apply to the same program at more than one campus, if available. Learn more about our orthopedic surgery GME training programs:
Residency programs
| Program name | Length | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgery Residency | 5 years |
Fellowship programs
| Program name | Length | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship | 1 year | Arizona |
| Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Lower Extremity (Hip and Knee) Fellowship | 1 year | |
| Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Upper Extremity (Shoulder and Elbow) Fellowship | 1 year | |
| Hand Surgery Fellowship | 1 year | Minnesota |
| Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship | 1-2 years | Minnesota |
| Orthopedic Infectious Diseases Fellowship | 1 year | Minnesota |
| Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship | 1 year | |
| Spine Surgery Fellowship | 1 year |