Fellowship program

Department of Clinical Anatomy Fellowship

The Department of Clinical Anatomy offers two fellowship each year. Clinical Anatomy fellows are appointed for a fixed term of one year. Fellows work collaboratively under the mentorship of Clinical Anatomy Faculty and with Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science faculty and instructors across the enterprise. When a fellowship is available, the opportunity will be posted on Mayo Clinic’s careers website Working at Mayo Clinic.

The Clinical Anatomy Fellowship program is an unaccredited program and apprenticeship based, focused on training for the following competencies:

• Teaching and assessment of clinical anatomy to learners across the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
• Course development, team-based instruction, curriculum integration, and student evaluation/assessment
• Clinically oriented dissection techniques for prosections/teaching and learning
• Anatomy/medical education research/manuscript writing skills for enhancing patient-centered curriculum and quality improvement
• Skill enhancement on use of augmented reality, virtual reality and 3D printing

Responsibilities of the Fellowship include participating in teaching and assessment of all courses to learners across the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science; participating in development of course material, team-based instruction, curriculum integration and student evaluation/assessment; strengthening knowledge of clinically oriented dissection techniques for prosections/teaching and learning; participating in anatomy/medical education research for enhancing patient-centered curricula and quality improvement; and strengthening knowledge on use of augmented reality, virtual reality, and 3D printing. The Clinical Anatomy fellow is expected to publish at least two anatomy/medical education manuscripts in a peer reviewed journal.

Specific position requirements, including education and relevant experience, will be included in the position posting.

Past fellow Punnose Kattil, M.B.B.S., M.D.

Class of 2025

The Clinical Anatomy Fellowship at Mayo Clinic was an instant draw for me because it offered a rare opportunity to reconnect with my clinical roots. Having trained as a physician and surgeon before transitioning into medical education, I found it deeply rewarding to interact once again with surgeons and contribute meaningfully to patient care through anatomy teaching. This hands-on engagement at Mayo felt like coming full circle.

Equally important was the opportunity to receive mentorship from seasoned and innovative educators. The Department of Clinical Anatomy exemplifies Mayo’s three shields—practice, education, and research—in a truly integrated way. As an early-career faculty member from India, I was inspired by the department's forward-thinking leadership and their commitment to fostering academic excellence and collaboration.

One of the most unexpected joys of the fellowship was discovering the welcoming spirit of Rochester. I was struck by how genuinely personable people are—whether in the hallways of the subway system or around town, strangers would greet me with a smile and a “hello.” Coming from a country of nearly two billion, this warmth felt especially personal. I’ve grown to love Rochester’s four distinct seasons, each with its own charm, made all the more beautiful by the community that calls this place home.