The Surgical Pathology Fellowship in Jacksonville, Florida, 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. Learn more about our current fellows.

Basma Elhaddad, M.B., B.Ch., M.S.

Hometown: Alexandria, Egypt
Medical school: Alexandria Faculty of Medicine

Why did you choose to specialize in surgical pathology? Pathology helps with the diagnosis of disease and direct treatment plans, especially with the advances brought by the study of disease at the molecular level.

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic for fellowship training? Mayo Clinic is well known for being a transplant center which helps increase my knowledge about medical diseases of the lung and liver.

What makes the Surgical Pathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic unique? The large number of consult cases, the diversity of surgical specimens, and the different research opportunities available.

What is living in Jacksonville, Florida, like for you? Florida is the sunshine state with fantastic warm weather in winter and beautiful beaches which reminds me of my hometown.

What does your future look like right now? After finishing my surgical pathology fellowship at Mayo Clinic, I will be pursuing a cytopathology fellowship at the University of Florida in Jacksonville.

Yasna Chaudhary, M.B.B.S.

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Medical school: Jinnah Medical and Dental College

Why did you choose to specialize in surgical pathology? Surgical pathology is one of the most comprehensive fields of pathology. It entails all body systems in depth with attention to detail to various diagnostic methods, encompassing the traditional H&E, ancillary studies, and the ever-growing molecular techniques. It is growing substantially with the help of research and will always be the elemental backbone of an anatomic pathologist’s career. 

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic for fellowship training? Mayo Clinic is one of the top institutions in the country. The case volume, variety, and mentorship in this program are top-notch. I am very excited to see where this experience takes me further in my career. 

What makes the Surgical Pathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic unique? The highly experienced faculty and their expertise along with interesting cases is a great combination. Also, Mayo Clinic is one of the first few institutions to implement digital pathology sign-out in its entirety which makes it an invaluable experience. 

What is living in Jacksonville, Florida, like for you? Florida is home. Living in Jacksonville and closer to my roots is integral for me. Other than that, the outdoor activities, nature, and especially the beaches that Jacksonville has to offer are beyond amazing. 

What does your future look like right now? I love working with medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers. Academia is my passion, and I will be looking forward to joining a place that ignites my passion for teaching and my love for pathology.