Amyloidosis Fellowship

Company/Institution:	Mayo Clinic
Location:	Rochester, MN, USA
Degree Requirements:	MD, DO, Board Certified, Other	Salary:	Not available
Job Type:	Training/Fellowship	Posted:	February 4, 2025
Job Setting:	Hospital/Clinical Facility	Application Period:	February 4-May 26, 2025

The Mayo Clinic is seeking a highly motivated physician for a one-year Hematology Fellowship in Amyloidosis, funded through the Amyloidosis Research Consortium Fellowship Program. This prestigious position provides a unique opportunity for specialized training in systemic amyloidosis, preparing the fellow for an academic career in this rapidly evolving field.

Program Highlights

• Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Training

  • Gain expertise in the diagnosis and management of systemic amyloidosis, with clinical exposure across hematology, cardiology, nephrology, and neurology.
  • Participate in outpatient dysproteinemia clinics (three days per week) and structured rotations in specialized amyloid programs, including cardiac, renal, and peripheral nerve amyloidosis clinics.
  • Hands-on experience in state-of-the-art mass spectrometry-based proteomics, tissue typing, and advanced imaging techniques (MRI, ECHO, nuclear cardiology).
  • Engage in innovative cellular therapy and bone marrow transplantation (BMT) for amyloidosis through rotations in the CAR-T and BMT services.

• World-Class Research Opportunities

  • Conduct investigator-initiated research leveraging Mayo Clinic’s dedicated amyloidosis database (10,000+ patients) and biobank.
  • Collaborate with leading experts in amyloidosis proteomics, AI-enhanced diagnostics, and novel mass spectrometry methods (MALDI, ESI).
  • Guaranteed mentorship and support for publishing high-impact research (minimum three first-author publications expected).
  • Opportunity to apply for research grants and competitive career development programs (e.g., ASH-CRTI).

•  Career Development

  • Personalized career guidance, networking opportunities, and exposure to major national and international conferences (ASH, ISA, Amyloidosis Forum).
  • Optional training in clinical research methods, data analysis, and manuscript writing through Mayo Clinic’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS).

   

How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria

• MD or equivalent degree with completed hematology or oncology fellowship.
• Strong interest in amyloidosis and dysproteinemia research.
• Demonstrated commitment to an academic career in hematology.
• Prior research experience and publication record are preferred but not required.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the U.S.  

Contact Information

Taxiarchis Kourelis
200 First Str SW
Rochester, MN 55905 USA
kourelis.taxiarchis@mayo.edu

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