Mayo Clinic's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology is one of the largest clinical laboratories in the world. It is composed of 3,000 people who provide services in 40 specialty laboratories performing more than 25 million tests a year.

A highly skilled team of medical professionals, including physicians, scientists, medical technologists, medical technicians, lab assistants, biologists, chemists, microbiologists, geneticists, and other specialists, work collaboratively. The department receives specimens for testing from Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health System and is a reference laboratory for other clinics and hospitals both nationally and internationally.

The Division of Anatomic Pathology has approximately 60 pathologists with specialty expertise covering the entire field of pathology. The division is organized around working groups dedicated to specific organ systems, but all members contribute service to general areas as well, such as frozen section lab, autopsy, and cytology.

The division is supported by a full-service histology and immunohistochemistry laboratory, an active electron microscopy section and a growing in situ hybridization lab. The hospital surgical pathology practice is unique in its heavy reliance on rapid frozen section diagnosis, providing trainees a valuable opportunity for immediate correlation of gross and microscopic pathology.

Mayo Clinic's annual volume of cardiovascular pathology includes more than 2,500 surgical specimens, 600 endomyocardial biopsy specimens, 500 hearts from autopsy, and 300 extramural cardiovascular pathology consultations.

Faculty

Mayo Clinic's faculty is committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many of our faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields. Throughout the Cardiovascular Pathology Fellowship, our cardiovascular pathologists take an active role in your training.

From the Program Director

Welcome to the Cardiovascular Pathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota! Our program is designed to provide an exceptional educational experience while delivering comprehensive clinical training and access to an array of cutting-edge research opportunities.

Our faculty comprises leading experts in cardiovascular pathology who are dedicated to mentoring and guiding you through your educational journey. Five subspecialty-trained physicians partner to evaluate nearly 4,000 cardiovascular cases annually, with each bringing additional expertise in areas such as pulmonary/thoracic pathology, molecular pathology, forensics, and cytopathology.  You, our fellows, are integral to this process, allowing robust exposure to both routine and complex specimen evaluation.  We have also built in time for you to augment your traditional training with exposure to clinical echocardiography, advanced imaging, transmission electron microscopy, digital pathology, patient-pathologist interactions, and autopsy, with added flexibility to customize your educational needs with an array of available disciplines.

We understand the importance of a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Our faculty are dedicated to your education, and our program emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, educational opportunities, and hands-on experience while providing graduated responsibilities, ensuring that you are well-prepared to excel in your career.

We invite you to join us at Mayo Clinic, where you will be part of a community that values excellence, compassion, and innovation. We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your growth as a future leader in cardiovascular pathology!

Melanie Bois, M.D.
Program Director