Mayo Clinic radiologists and staff in the Department of Radiology provide the highest-quality diagnostic and interventional imaging services in a caring and efficient manner, while sustaining outstanding programs in research and education.

The 115-year-old department — one of the first of its kind — is fully integrated with all the medical services available throughout Mayo Clinic. More than 180 radiologists and physicists cooperate with 1,100 support staff to provide diagnostic and therapeutic radiology services to patients.

Faculty

In addition to caring for patients in their clinical practices, Mayo Clinic's faculty is committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields. Fellows have direct access to these individuals throughout the Mammography/Women's Imaging Fellowship.

From the program director

Welcome to the Mayo Clinic Mammography/Women’s Imaging Fellowship! It is an exciting time to embark upon a career in breast imaging, and I am thrilled to introduce you to our training program here at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Our fellowship program offers exceptional training in all areas of breast and women’s imaging, but also allows you time to tailor your experience via elective rotations – including opportunities to spend time with colleagues in other disciplines that participate in breast care or within other areas of radiology. We have a thriving clinical practice, drawing patients from the local and surrounding communities, as well as patients from around the country and the world. As such, we have a high volume of cases which encompass a diverse array of pathology from which to learn. Our faculty is top-notch and all are deeply committed not only to providing exceptional patient care, but also to educating our trainees. We also have world-class opportunities for research. From day one, your fellowship training will be hands-on and you will have graduated autonomy throughout the year that will prepare you well for the career of your choice – whether in private practice or in academia.

Shannon Zingula, M.D.
Program Director

Advisers and mentors

You are assigned a dedicated faculty adviser who can provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support. Trainees meet with their advisers periodically throughout the program to review their progress and career goals, and ensure that their educational needs are being met. Your adviser also serves 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.

Facilities

Experts in all areas of radiology consult with specialists in other departments to provide the best care to every patient every day. Radiologists work with state-of-the-art equipment, assisted by skilled technologists and nurses, to perform and interpret more than 1 million examinations yearly. This large number of patients, integrated with ongoing research and education, results in wide-ranging expertise in the imaging and treatment of diseases affecting patients of all ages.

The department's equipment includes:

• Thirty clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners, including 16 3-tesla magnets. Plus, the department has an additional three full-time dedicated research magnets.
• Nineteen clinical computerized tomography (CT) scanners, including nine dual source scanners. Two additional CT scanners are dedicated to research.
• Forty-five ultrasound machines.
• Seven interventional suites.

The nuclear radiology practice includes:

• Twenty nuclear medicine cameras
• Five positron emission computerized tomography (PET/CT) scanners
• Two cardiac PET scanners
• One PET/MRI scanner
• Two cyclotrons