"After spending five years in Rochester for both AP/CP residency and a cardiovascular pathology fellowship at Mayo Clinic, I knew there was only one place I wanted to complete my final year of training. Mayo is well known for its high volume of complex and challenging cases from all over the globe which, in and of itself, is a reason to want to train here. More than that, though, is the exemplary, world-class faculty with whom trainees get to work. I know from personal experience that the pulmonary group in Rochester not only provides the highest quality patient care but also exceptional education to learners. Furthermore, I enjoyed the opportunity to spend a month with the pulmonary group at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, who provided complementary and equally quality training that emphasized regionally specific interstitial lung diseases."

2026 graduate and current Senior Associate Consultant at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL

Few programs can offer the balanced mix of neoplastic, transplant, and non-neoplastic cases seen here. If you want the zebra cases like rare thymic tumors, odd interstitial lung diseases, etc., you will find them here. We have radiology conferences, resident teaching sessions, and more, so every aspect of becoming a thoracic pathologist is covered. Don’t worry if it sounds like a lot; there are progressive responsibilities. We are not expected to do it all right away!

2023 graduate and current anatomic pathologist at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Mayo has long history of expertise in pulmonary pathology. The program is well-balanced with dedicated time for pulmonary cytology, pediatric pathology, molecular pathology, radiology, bronchoscopy, and research. There is also ample exposure to transplant cases, including gross examination of explanted lungs and post-transplant biopsies.  The program includes a month in the frozen section lab, a great refresher on all types of pathology. There are also three months of elective time, allowing trainees to build expertise in a second subspecialty area during a single fellowship year.

2023 graduate and current anatomic pathologist at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

"The most rewarding experience has been the opportunity to review the pathology of explant specimens with transplant patients. In this unique program patients have the opportunity to meet with the surgical pathology team and review their actual explant specimen in addition to a 3D printed model of their explanted organ."

2020 graduate and current anatomic pathologist at London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada