Faculty members for Mayo Clinic's Surgical Pathology Fellowship are:

• Leaders in their subspecialty fields nationally and internationally
• Committed to educating the future generation of surgical pathologists
• Conducting cutting-edge research, in collaboration with other Mayo Clinic divisions, with the goal of enhancing patient care

The Division of Anatomic Pathology at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, has more than 60 pathologists, with subspecialty expertise covering the entire field of surgical pathology. The division's faculty is organized around working groups dedicated to subspecialty areas, as well as general areas such as the frozen section lab, autopsy, and cytology. The hospital surgical pathology practice at Mayo Clinic is unique in its heavy reliance on rapid frozen section diagnosis, providing fellows a valuable opportunity for immediate correlation of gross and microscopic pathology. More than 100,000 frozen sections slides are interpreted annually.

The division is supported by full-service laboratories in:

• Histology
• Cytopathology
• Immunohistochemistry
• Molecular anatomic pathology
• Molecular genetics
• Cytogenetics

From the Program Director

Welcome to the Surgical Pathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic! We are delighted that you are considering joining our program and becoming part of a longstanding tradition of excellence in pathology education, clinical care, and innovation.

A dedicated year of advanced surgical pathology training provides an invaluable opportunity to refine diagnostic skills, deepen subspecialty knowledge, and build the confidence necessary for a successful career in academic or community practice. Our fellowship is designed to offer broad and diverse case exposure, close mentorship from expert faculty, opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in digital pathology and, progressive responsibility in a collaborative learning environment.

At Mayo Clinic, education is deeply rooted in our institutional values and history. Since the Mayo brothers established the concept of physician residency training more than a century ago, Mayo Clinic has remained committed to developing future leaders in medicine through mentorship, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach to care. What truly distinguishes Mayo Clinic is its people and culture. Fellows work alongside nationally and internationally recognized pathologists, clinicians, scientists, and educators who share a commitment to collaboration and excellence. The supportive and collegial atmosphere fosters both professional growth and lifelong relationships.

Our goal is to train outstanding surgical pathologists who are prepared to excel in all areas of pathology practice. We are proud of the strength of our fellowship program and the accomplishments of our graduates, and we are excited to share with you all that Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has to offer. Thank you for your interest in our Surgical Pathology Fellowship program. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to Mayo Clinic!

Patricija Zot, M.D.
Surgical Pathology Fellowship Director
Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

Program Faculty