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. Together, these laboratories perform more than 25 million tests each year.

A highly skilled team of medical professionals works collaboratively across many specialties. The team includes physicians, scientists, medical technologists, technicians, lab assistants, biologists, chemists, microbiologists, geneticists, and other specialists. The department receives specimens for testing from Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health System. It also serves as a reference laboratory for other clinics and hospitals nationally and internationally.

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

The division is supported by a full-service histology and immunohistochemistry laboratory. Support also includes 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. This provides trainees with valuable opportunities for immediate correlation of gross and microscopic pathology.

Mayo Clinic’s annual cardiovascular pathology volume includes more than 2,500 surgical specimens and 600 endomyocardial biopsy specimens. It also includes 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. You will also have 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. Each physician brings 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 built in time to augment your traditional training with exposure to a variety of clinical experiences. These include clinical echocardiography, advanced imaging, transmission electron microscopy, digital pathology, patient-pathologist interactions, and autopsy. We've also added flexibility to customize your educational experience by offering an array of disciplines.

We understand the importance of a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Our faculty are dedicated to your education, emphasizing teamwork, critical thinking, educational opportunities, and hands-on experience. We provide a graduated set of responsibilities to ensure you are well prepared to excel in your career.

We invite you to join us at Mayo Clinic. 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!

Andrew Layman, M.D.
Program Director