The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is one of the largest clinical laboratories in the world. It is composed of more than 3,200 people working in 40 specialty laboratories performing more than 20 million tests a year. 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.

Additional departments and divisions also participate in the Clinical Informatics Fellowship, including anesthesiology, critical care medicine, laboratory medicine, and Mayo Clinic Laboratories, which has a large and extensive test catalog for reference testing. There are strong working relationships between the departments that generate a large breadth and volume of cases available to you as a fellow and provide numerous opportunities for informatics-based research and education.

Faculty

In addition to caring for patients in clinical practices, 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.

Faculty at Mayo Clinic includes more than 100 full- and part-time experts in clinical informatics, as well as a program director certified by the American Board of Pathology and board-certified in clinical informatics. The faculty offers expertise in diverse areas of clinical informatics, including imaging informatics, electronic medical records, bioinformatics, clinical decision support, health information systems, and change management.

Mayo Clinic has a strong history of producing capable graduates who excel in patient care, research, and education and significantly contribute to the future of the specialty.

Advisers and mentors

Faculty advisers are available to provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support. You meet with your adviser periodically throughout the program to review your progress and career goals, and ensure that your educational needs are being met. Also, your adviser may serve as a contact point for introducing you and your family to Rochester, Minnesota, and the Mayo Clinic system.

Visiting professors

Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during lectures, participate in hospital rounds and have informal discussions with trainees. You are encouraged to take full advantage of these educational opportunities.