Cardiovascular Pathology Fellowship (Minnesota) - Residencies and Fellowships - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science

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Overview

During the one-year Cardiovascular Pathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, you learn to understand and diagnose routine, complex, and esoteric pathologic specimens relating to cardiovascular conditions and diseases.

Your fellowship experience includes the interpretation of tissues related to:

Congenital heart disease
Ischemic heart disease
Valvular heart disease
Cardiomyopathy and myocarditis
Systemic and pulmonary hypertension
Neoplastic heart disease
Cardiovascular trauma
Pericardial disease
Aortic disease
Peripheral vascular disease
Diseases of the veins and lymphatics
Cardiac transplantation

This flexible fellowship includes diagnostic, research, and educational experiences in cardiovascular pathology. You also participate in a variety of clinical and pathology conferences.

300

extramural cardiovascular pathology consultations

hospital in Minnesota and nationally recognized on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll (U.S. News, 2024-25)

2500

surgical specimens, 600 endomyocardial biopsy specimens & 500 hearts from autopsy

Director's welcome

Mayo Clinic's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology in Rochester, Minnesota, is one of the largest clinical laboratories in the world. Our highly skilled team of professionals is committed to educating, equipping, and empowering our fellows to become successful.

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Your training experience

As a fellow at Mayo Clinic, you'll have access to robust clinical, educational, and research resources. You'll find support both inside and outside of the campus to promote physical and mental wellness and ensure your work/life balance.

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Accreditation

The program is is accredited by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Program history

The Cardiovascular Pathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, began in 1981. One trainee completes this program annually.

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