Applications are due by August 15th. The start date for this cohort is March, 11 2026.

How-To Apply: Complete an application by visiting: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/health-scienceseducation/nurse-midwifery-fellowship-minnesota/applicationprocess/

Also submit:

• CV/resume

• Unofficial transcripts

• Essay (500 words or less): Please describe your work/clinical experience and why a Nurse-Midwifery Fellowship would be an asset to you.

• Two recommendation letters – can be from a preceptor, supervisor, or co-worker

Interview & Acceptance: Must be available for virtual interview on August 27 & 28 with members of the midwifery team at Mayo Clinic. Applicants will be contacted shortly after the application closes regarding interview process. Applicants will be informed via email of acceptance into the program by September 30, 2025.

OVERVIEW The Nurse-Midwifery Fellowship at Mayo Clinic is a 12-month postgraduate program in the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. Each year, the fellowship program admits two certified nurse midwives (one every six months). The fellowship focuses on new midwives, midwives returning to practice, or midwives with clinical experience who desire additional skills and expertise.

Program Highlights The Nurse-Midwifery Fellowship provides appropriate didactic education to complement an interprofessional and collaborative practice, highlighting the unique clinical model in place at Mayo Clinic. The curriculum is comprised of learning opportunities focusing on the clinical, research, and educational shields that represent the hallmarks of Mayo Clinic. The clinical component includes didactic education in addition to mentored clinical rotations in both the inpatient and outpatient obstetric and gynecologic settings.

Nurse-Midwifery fellows complete clinical training at two different facilities. Fellows spend approximately 9 months in Rochester, Minnesota followed by approximately 3 months at one Mayo Clinic Health System location (Mankato, MN; Red Wing, MN; or Eau Claire, WI).

Objectives of the fellowship include:

• Enhance knowledge of pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and disorder management in obstetrics and gynecology

• Strengthening physical assessment and critical-thinking skills to provide high-quality, evidence-based, safe care

• Establishing a diagnosis, treatment plan, and ability to evaluate treatment outcomes

• Integrate individualized needs of patients into treatment plans and enhance education of patients and families

• Enhance communication and presentation skills

• Gain additional skills not taught in midwifery school. Curriculum is flexible and will be tailored to the individual’s needs and interests.

• Completion of a process improvement, quality improvement, or research project during the program.

The fellowship is a 12-month postgraduate program that focuses on new midwives, midwives returning to practice, or midwives with clinical experience who desire additional skills and expertise. The fellowship provides learning opportunities focusing on the clinical, research, and educational shields that represent the hallmarks of Mayo Clinic.

• Fellows spend approximately 9 months in Rochester, Minnesota; followed by approximately 3 months at one Mayo Clinic Health System location (NEW timing/rotation structure)
• Fellows participate in outpatient (prenatal and postpartum visits) and inpatient care (triage, labor and delivery, and postpartum), as well as regular education sessions, journal clubs, leadership development, and mentorship opportunities.
• Fellows are supported in the completion of a process improvement, quality improvement, or research project.

Also new for this cohort is the opportunity for “elective options.” Fellows will work with program directors to select from a listing of opportunities based on future goals, learning needs, and areas of interest. These experiences may include: First Assist Training, Ultrasound Training, Perinatal Psych, Early Pregnancy Care Clinic, Complex OB Care Clinic, leadership training/opportunities, and much more!

Fellows are expected to work a standard 40-hour work week (80 hours per pay period). Compensation, health insurance, continuing education funds, and vacation time are also provided.

You can also find more information on the program website: Nurse-Midwifery Fellowship (Minnesota) - Health Sciences Education - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science.