Michelle Stram, M.D., M.S.

Medical school: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: University of Pittsburg Medical Center, Pittsburg, PA

What drew you to our program? As a reference laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester offers fellows exposure to a diversity of testing which is unavailable at most other training programs.  As someone who is primarily interested in hereditary testing, it was exciting that the MGP program at the Mayo Clinic places equal emphasis on hereditary testing, in contrast to many other programs which are primarily oncology focused.

What are you most excited about experiencing during your fellowship? I am most excited about learning different methodologic approaches to testing, including the strengths and limitations of each approach.  I am also excited to learn about new technologies that will dramatically change the testing landscape and bring new capabilities into the laboratory.

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.