Fellows from the Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology Fellowship program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, come from medical schools around the U.S. and outside the country. Meet one of our fellows and learn about their experience and our program.

Haukur Einarsson, M.D.

Medical School: University of Iceland Medical School, Reykjavík, Iceland
Residency: Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Background: Dr. Haukur Einarsson was born and raised in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. He completed his doctorate of medicine at the University of Iceland Medical School in Reykjavík.  After completing medical school, he finished a transitional year at Landspitali University Hospital in Reykjavík and was a pathology resident at the same hospital. In his free time Dr. Einarsson likes to spend time with his wife and daughter and enjoys hiking. 

Why did you chose Mayo Clinic for your fellowship? Over the last four years as an AP/CP pathology resident at Mayo Clinic, I have experienced firsthand the outstanding training opportunities that Mayo Clinic has to offer. The breadth and diversity of cases are unparalleled, ranging from routine specimens encountered on the in-house service to highly complex and rare entities seen through the consultation practice. In addition to the exceptional clinical exposure, there are abundant opportunities to pursue academic interests through both research and education. The consultants are world-class educators and mentors, and the pathology assistants and allied health staff are exceptionally skilled and dedicated. When it came time to choose a fellowship program, staying at Mayo Clinic was an easy decision.

Kiran, M.B.B.S.

Medical School: Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences in Jamshoro, Sindh
Residency: Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY

Background: Dr. Kiran is originally from Pakistan, where she obtained her M.B.B.S. degree from Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences in Jamshoro, Sindh. After medical school, she completed a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kiran then completed an Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency at Staten Island University Hospital, Northwell Health in Staten Island, New York.   Subsequently, she completed a Surgical Pathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and a Breast Pathology Fellowship at Beth Isreal Lahey health, Harvard teaching School in Boston, Massachusetts. During her residency and fellowship training she served as Chief Resident and Chief Fellow. In addition to clinical training, she has volunteered in various community health camps and welfare associations and has presented abstracts at the CAP and USCAP conferences. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Why did you choose Mayo Clinic for your fellowship? Having trained as a Surgical Pathology Fellow at Mayo Clinic, I chose to continue my training because of its exceptional mentorship, collaborative culture, and unparalleled exposure to a diverse spectrum of gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary pathology. The opportunity to learn from expert pathologists in the field while refining my diagnostic skills through a high-volume consultative practice and engage in clinical research provides an ideal environment to advance my subspecialty expertise. 

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.