"I took a chance in times of COVID-19 and virtual interviews, moving halfway across the country to complete my clinical chemistry training at Mayo Clinic. I absolutely made the best decision and wouldn't change a single thing if given the opportunity. The people here (both at work and in the community) are friendly, loving, and supportive - I immediately felt like family. The fellowship training is unparalleled, combining a large reference laboratory with multiple specialty labs and a plethora of unique patient cases. I feel prepared for my first director role and know that, when a question arises, I can call the Mayo Clinic fellowship faculty for years to come."

Dr. Fyffe-Freil currently serves as the Director/Associate Director of the Clinical, Special Chemistry, and Public Health and Seized Drug Laboratories, as well as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

"Mayo Clinic fosters a collaborative culture that unites experts from all facets of medicine and science. During the clinical chemistry fellowship, I was able to build connections and learn from experts across a wide variety of specialties, ranging from core laboratory services to data science and artificial intelligence. These relationships and learning experiences were critical in obtaining my first job and have helped me launch a career that I never imagined would be possible. Applying to Mayo Clinic's clinical chemistry fellowship is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I would highly recommend this program to any prospective applicant."

Dr. Vanderboom is currently serving as a Senior Associate Consultant in the Division of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. 

"The Clinical Chemistry Fellowship at Mayo Clinic was my favorite stage of training in my career. Being surrounded every day by world experts and being able to learn from them and be challenged by them was the most rewarding experience. The consultants are incredibly approachable and passionate, which builds the perfect environment for learning and thriving. The community this fellowship offers truly feels like a family while holding high expectations from all of the team. Being one of the largest reference laboratories in the country, the exposure to cutting-edge technology and development is second to none. Lastly, I really appreciated the structure of the program and all the tools available during the fellowship."

Dr. Ramos currently serves as the director of the Biospecimens Accessioning and Processing Core Lab, as well as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

"I believe this program offers the best education, training, research, and service opportunities in the nation. As a fellow, you will have the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field. The consultants and staff are very caring and supportive, which makes for a great learning environment. They love to share their expertise. You will have ample service experience, which will help you learn to communicate with providers and staff. Because Mayo Clinic also is one of the largest reference laboratories in the nation, you will get the chance to work with people from outside hospitals, helping to guide test selection and interpret test results. I'm so glad I got to train at Mayo Clinic!"

Dr. Fatica is currently serving as the Technical Director of Chemistry, Toxicology and POC at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and an Assistant Professor of Pathology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.