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From the program director

Thank you for your interest in our program. I believe we have one of the best cytopathology fellowships in the country. The breadth of material and volumes in our practice provide an immersive setting for our fellows not only to become competent in Pap smears, fluids, exfoliative specimens, and fine-needle aspirations but to develop early expertise in uncommon and rare entities. Our curriculum encompasses many hands-on experiences and allows the fellows to progress from signing out with supervision at the start of their fellowship, to signing out independently towards the end of the program. Our fellows participate in every aspect of every case, including preliminary assessment for adequacy and participating in ROSE procedures; selection and integration of ancillary studies, and consulting with subspecialty experts, if needed.

The consult service provides exposure to additional diagnostically challenging material and allows the fellow to participate in cases from the perspective of nationally recognized cytopathology experts. The close collaborations we have with other colleagues in anatomic pathology, molecular pathology, hematopathology, and molecular genetics are unique to our training. Our core faculty are very engaged in education and research and have additional expertise in several other complimentary subspecialties, including gynecologic, breast, soft tissue, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and head and neck pathology. Our fellows are also involved in presenting at tumor boards and intradepartmental conferences and have the option to participate in several educational lectures and conferences available to the residency program. Mayo Clinic is a unique workplace where the interests of the patient are at the center of all we do, which fosters deep collaboration and teamwork with our clinical colleagues.

Take a moment to look around this website to learn more about what we have to offer and reach out with any questions you might have about the Cytopathology Fellowship. 

Diva Salomao, M.D.
Program Director

From the associate program director

Welcome to the Cytopathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic! Our program is unique in that, despite a large volume of cases, it maintains a streamlined and consolidated workflow, allowing you to have a seamless and immersive integration into the daily work. I can say this is truly special, having previously trained at a variety of institutions prior to starting my position here at Mayo Clinic as an assistant professor of pathology.

I hope you take a few minutes to look around our website to learn more about our program.

Christopher Hartley, M.D.
Associate Program Director

Faculty

One of the greatest advantages to training at Mayo Clinic is the approachability, accessibility, and collegiality of the faculty. Our faculty are 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.

The Division of Anatomic Pathology has over 60 pathologists with subspecialty expertise covering the entire field of surgical 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.

Facilities

The Division of Anatomic Pathology is supported by full-service laboratories in histology, immunohistochemistry, molecular genetics, and cytogenetics.

Advisers and mentors

Fellows are assigned dedicated faculty mentors who can provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support. Trainees meet with their mentors periodically throughout the fellowship to review progress and career goals, and ensure that their educational needs are being met. Mentors also serve as a contact point for introducing fellows and their families to Rochester, Minnesota, and the Mayo Clinic system.

Visiting professors

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