The Cytopathology Fellowship draws trainees from across the U.S. and around the world. While all our trainees have a love of learning and a compassionate approach to patient care, they come from diverse backgrounds, family status, and professional and personal interests. Meet our current fellow and learn about their experience in the program.

Mohammed Abdelwahed, M.B., B.Ch.

Medical school: Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt 
Residency: Northshore/Long Island Jewish Hospital, Northwell Health, NY

What drew you to our program? The experience that I had during the fellowship interview really let me know that the faculty cares and the program is designed for a trainee's education and well-being. Another draw for me was the innovation and investment in cutting-edge technology as well as Mayo Clinic's mission and values embodied in the three shields of practice, education and research.

What are you most excited about experiencing during your fellowship? I am most excited about experiencing more one-on-one time with the consultants. I have found that the personal attention from consultants and resources for training have caused a surge in my passion and expertise in cytopathology and anatomical pathology.

Bilge Dundar, M.D.

Medical school: Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
Residency: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

What drew you to our program? The Mayo Clinic Cytopathology fellowship program has a high case volume and a broad variety of cases, which is essential at the fellowship level for developing advanced diagnostic skills.

What are you most excited about experiencing during your fellowship? On the FNA service, we receive smears on the day of the procedure and provide a preliminary diagnosis, followed by the corresponding core biopsy the next day. This workflow sharpens my cytology skills by focusing on smear interpretation initially and provides a valuable opportunity to correlate findings with the core biopsy.

Mayo Fellows Association (MFA)

The Mayo Fellows Association (MFA) offers a peer and social support network for residents and fellows and their families with social events, athletics, and advocacy. The MFA also holds an annual resident and fellow appreciation event open to all trainees with complimentary massages, stress-reducing activities, and social support.