Global Breast Cancer Fellowship

Fellows receive hands-on training to address the multidisciplinary treatment of breast cancer, which includes breast cancer surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, breast imaging, plastic reconstruction, physical therapy and genetic counseling. Fellows will also work to design a robust academic research project focused on changing the landscape of breast cancer in their country. 

Upon completion, fellows will return home to implement their project with ongoing assistance from U of M faculty. Fellows will have access to long-term career mentorship as they become leaders in the complex specialty of breast cancer care.

• Citizens of low- or middle-income countries, as defined by the World Bank
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Successful completion either a general surgery or gynecology residency
• Willing to live in the United States for 1-year
• Able to secure a J-1 visa to the United States
• Must have passing scores for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (this is required and cannot be waived).  Step 3 is not required.
• Must obtain ECFMG Certificate before your start date
• Must obtain BLS + ACLS Certifications before your start date
• Click here for additional eligibility information

The 2027-2028 fellowship start date is August 2, 2027 and the program completion date is July 31, 2028. You will need to move to Minnesota 2-weeks before your start date to complete in-person onboading tasks. 

A comprehensive stipend (salary) package with benefits will be provided to cover living expenses and conference travel. Please note: 

• There will be some out-of-pocket upfront expenses like visa and permit fees, ECFMG, BLS, and ACLS fees, etc. 
• The stipend package comfortably supports an individual, but it cannot support a family fully. There may be out of pocket expenses incurred if traveling with family.