The Surgical Pathology Fellowship 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 varied backgrounds, family status, and professional and personal interests. Meet our current fellow and learn about their experience in the program.

Ferial Alloush, M.D.

Medical school: Hashemite University Faculty of Medicine in Zarqa, Jordan
Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, FL

Background: Dr. Ferial Alloush is originally from Syria. She obtained her doctorate in medicine from Hashemite University Faculty of Medicine in Zarqa, Jordan. She then completed an Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Florida. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her very energetic and athletic cat, Awad Habibi. Her other interests include biking and rock climbing, and she is currently working on improving her cooking skills.

Why did you choose Mayo Clinic for your fellowship? I chose Mayo Clinic because of its exceptional case volume, case complexity, and unique emphasis on frozen section pathology, which provides an outstanding hands-on diagnostic experience. I was also drawn to the flexibility of the elective rotations, allowing fellows to tailor their training while gaining broad exposure to a variety of subspecialties. During my interview, everyone I met was welcoming and supportive. Together, these strengths made Mayo Clinic the ideal place to refine my diagnostic skills and continue my professional growth.

Dory Arevalo Salazar, M.D.

Medical school: Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Mayor de San Andres (UMSA). La Paz – Bolivia
Residency: University of Arizona, College of Medicine Tucson, AZ

Background: Dr. Arevalo Salazar was born in heart of South America in La Paz, Bolivia and is a graduate of Facultad de Medicina-Universidad Mayor San Andres, where she obtained her medical degree and her ECFMG certification soon after. This led to the development of her strong interest in pathology. Her residency was completed the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, AZ which solidified her passion with medical renal pathology.  In her spare time she loves to spend time with her cats, listens to music, play cozy videos games and spending time with her husband and loved ones, usually eating pickle pizza or drinking boba.

Why did you chose Mayo Clinic for your fellowship? I chose Mayo Clinic for my Surgical Pathology fellowship because of its unique frozen section experience, outstanding case volume, and exposure to highly complex pathology. Equally important was the collegial and supportive environment. At Mayo, you are not only trained to become an outstanding pathologist, but also encouraged to develop as an educator, mentor, and researcher. The institution is deeply committed to helping fellows become well-rounded physicians and future leaders in pathology.

Abhilasha Borkar, M.B.B.S. - Off Cycle

Medical school: Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College, Navi Mumbai, India
Residency: Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, India

Background: Dr. Abhilasha Borkar is originally from Pune, Maharashtra, India.  She received her M.B.B.S. from Mahatma Gandhi Mission (MGM) Medical College in Navi Mumbai, India.  She then completed her Anatomic and Clinical Pathology residency at Topiwala National College (TNMC) in Mumbai, India.  Concluding residency, Dr. Borkar completed a Cytopathology fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, IL followed by another residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) in Memphis, TN where she was chief resident during the 2024-25 academic year.  In addition to her academic interests in Cytopathology and Surgical pathology, she enjoys spending her spare time with friends and family, cooking, yoga, and reading non-fiction books.

Margarita Consing Gangelhoff, M.D.

Medical school: University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND
Residency: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Background: Dr. Margarita Consing Gangelhoff is originally from Grand Forks, North Dakota. She earned her medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her residency at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. As Dr. Consing Gangelhoff completes her Surgical Pathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester this year, her husband will be completing the final year of his Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, dancing, exercising, and painting. She looks forward to being closer to family and exploring all that Rochester has to offer.

Why did you chose Mayo Clinic for your fellowship? I chose Mayo Clinic for my fellowship training because of the depth and breadth of cases and the opportunity to learn from renowned experts. I was fortunate to complete rotations at Mayo as both a medical student and resident, and those experiences confirmed that it was the right place for me—particularly because of the unique frozen section rotation. The world-class faculty, resources, and facilities will enrich my pathology training and support my long-term career development. Mayo’s patient-centered mindset and commitment to excellence are evident throughout the institution. The environment is welcoming and supportive, and it is clear that everyone is invested in helping trainees succeed.

Amira Hamed, M.B., B.Ch.

Medical school: Faculty of Medicine at Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Residency: UMass Chan Medical School, Worchester, MA/University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Background: Dr. Amira Hamed is originally from Alexandria, Egypt, where she earned my M.B., B.Ch. from the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University. Before starting pathology residency in the United States, she completed one year of pediatric residency in Egypt, worked as a general practitioner for approximately two years, worked in a plastic surgery/aesthetic clinic for one year, and completed several clinical rotations and observerships in the United States. Concluding this, she completed the first three years of her Anatomic and Clinical Pathology residency at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts and transferred to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities for her fourth year of residency. Subsequently, Dr. Hamed completed a Gastrointestinal and Hepatology Pathology fellowship at the University of Minnesota. Her academic interests include gastrointestinal, liver, and pediatric pathology, with active involvement in research, teaching, and academic presentations.

Why did you chose Mayo Clinic for your fellowship? I chose Mayo Clinic for the Surgical Pathology Fellowship because of its outstanding reputation and because it is widely regarded as one of the best places to train in pathology. Several colleagues and mentors highly recommended the program, and I felt it would provide an exceptional environment for both professional and personal growth.

Sarah Kisha, M.B.B.S. - Off Cycle

Medical school: Faculty of Medicine at the University of Khartoum in Khartoum, Sudan 
Residency: Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI

Background: Dr. Sarah Kisha was born and raised in Saudi Arabia and earned her medical degree from the University of Khartoum in Sudan. She enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring new cities, and making new memories with her husband and daughter, Layla. After several years of long-distance marriage, she is excited that their family will finally be living much closer together as she joins Mayo Clinic in Rochester while her husband begins his Interventional Cardiology fellowship in Minneapolis. She is looking forward to exploring the Rochester area, meeting new colleagues, and experiencing everything this new chapter has to offer alongside her family.

Maitri Yagnesh Mehta, D.O.

Medical school: Kansas City University in Kansas City, MO
Residency: Loyola University in Maywood, IL

Background: Dr. Maitri Yagnesh Mehta is originally from Schaumburg, Illinois. She obtained her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City University in Kansas City, Missouri. She completed an Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency at Loyola University in Maywood, Illinois. She recently celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary in July with her husband who began a Cardiology Fellowship in Chicago, Illinois. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, watching thriller movies and shows, likes to cook and travel with the most recent excursion to Spain where she enjoyed the best Pallela, pizza, and churros with chocolate!    

Why did you choose Mayo Clinic for your fellowship? I chose Mayo Clinic because of its outstanding case volume and diversity, which provides an excellent environment to build and refine my diagnostic skills. Additionally, I was drawn to the opportunity to learn from top experts in their fields and train in a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and mentorship. 

Azadeh Samiei, M.D. - Off Cycle

Medical school: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

Background: Dr. Azadeh Samiei is originally from a small town in southern Iran.  She received her M.D. from the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Shiraz, Iran.  Afterward she immigrated to Canada where she lived for about 4 years.  Concluding this, Dr. Samiei moved to the United States and completed a Anatomic and Clinical Pathology residency at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN where she served as chief resident in the 2024-25 academic year.  In addition to her academic interests in Surgical Pathology and diagnostic medicine, she enjoys exploring restaurants and wineries with her partner(Julian), travels, plays video games and watches sci-fi movies and food shows.

Khalid Shittu, M.B.B.S.

Medical School: University of Ilorin in Ilorin, Nigeria
Residency: Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI

Background: Dr. Khalid Adeshola Shittu is originally from Offa in the State of Kwara in Nigeria. However, these days he calls Detroit, Michigan home.  He obtained his doctorate in medicine from the University of Ilorin in Ilorin, Nigeria and completed an Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. When he is not at the microscope, he enjoys soccer, cooking, and staying active. He has many ambitious life goals such as climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and acquiring two Shih Tzus before his fellowship ends. Above all, he values time with friends and family.

Why did you chose Mayo Clinic for your fellowship? I chose Mayo Clinic because it offered everything I was looking for: exceptional training, a collaborative culture, outstanding mentorship, and exposure to a diverse, high-acuity patient population. Throughout the interview process, it was clear that the faculty and trainees genuinely enjoy teaching, learning, and supporting one another. I was also drawn to the opportunity to learn from world-class experts while being challenged by fascinating and complex cases. Mayo felt like the right place to grow as a pathologist, physician, and person.

Margaryta Stoieva, M.D.

Medical school: Odesa National Medical University, Odesa, Ukraine 
Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

Background: Dr. Margaryta Stoieva is originally from Odessa, Ukraine. She received her doctorate in medicine from Odessa National Medical University. Concluding this she completed an Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Stoieva also has family in the United States, two cousins, Sergii and Dmytro who live in Bunnell, Florida. In her free time, Dr. Stoieva enjoys staying home and relaxing.

Why did you chose Mayo Clinic for your fellowship? I chose Mayo Clinic for the Surgical Pathology Fellowship because Mayo Clinic provides an exceptional foundation for knowledge and skills in surgical pathology, combined with a high case volume. As the top clinic in the US,  it offers unprecedented expertise that helps build confidence, diagnostic accuracy, and efficiency - values that are indispensable for any pathologist.