Meet Our Fellows
The Transplant Hepatology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, draws trainees from across the U.S. and around the world.
Words from a recent graduate
Meet our alumni and learn what they loved about the Transplant Hepatology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
Nilofar Najafian, M.D.
Medical school: State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine
What attracted you to Mayo Clinic for Transplant Hepatology Fellowship training?
I chose Mayo Clinic because of the opportunity to train at a high-volume transplant center alongside world-class mentors. The camaraderie between faculty, staff, and learners makes for a wonderful learning experience and is truly unique to this program. I am so grateful for the opportunity to offer compassionate, cutting-edge, evidence-based care to our patients!
What did you like about the program? The program offers a well-rounded learning experience, providing exposure to standard as well as unique indications for transplant in addition to the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of learners and specialists.
What was it like living in Arizona? Arizona is a great place to live with lots to do including reveling in nature while enjoying the convenience of being in a major metropolitan center.
What were your favorite things to experience in Arizona? I personally enjoyed daytrips to Sedona, as well as experiencing the Scottsdale and Phoenix food scene!