The Transplant Hepatology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, draws trainees from across the U.S. and around the world. 

Meet our fellow

Nazeer Ahmed, M.D.

Medical school: Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina, Cuba

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic for Transplant Hepatology Fellowship training?

I chose Mayo Clinic because of its outstanding reputation in patient care, education, and research. I wanted to train in an environment where I could learn from leading experts in the field. It stands out for its integrated, patient-centered model of care, its commitment to academic excellence, and its leadership in innovation and research. The high volume and complexity of liver transplant cases provide a rich learning environment, supported by access to state-of-the-art technology and a culture of continuous improvement.

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!

Alumni

The most important indicator of the success of a training program is found in the outcomes of the graduates upon completion of their training. See where our recent graduates have taken their talents.