Surgical Pathology Fellowship
The Mayo Clinic Surgical Pathology Fellowship offers one year of advanced, hands-on clinical and research training in surgical pathology, with diverse subspecialty rotations and strong research opportunities.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: July 1, 2026: Completed application and all required documentation due (for July 1, 2028 start)
Funding Amounts: Stipend/salary provided for one-year fellowship; nine positions available annually.
Summary: One-year, hands-on fellowship in surgical pathology at Mayo Clinic, offering advanced clinical, educational, and research training with exposure to diverse specimens.
Key Information: Application must be submitted two years before intended start date; interviews are by invitation in early August.
Description
The Mayo Clinic Surgical Pathology Fellowship is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program based in Rochester, Minnesota. It is designed for physicians seeking advanced, hands-on training in surgical pathology, with a curriculum that emphasizes responsibility in patient care, education, and quality assurance. Fellows rotate through the frozen section laboratory, general surgical pathology sign-out, and Mayo Clinic’s extensive consultation practice, while also selecting elective rotations in subspecialty areas such as bone/soft tissue, breast, GI, gynecologic, and more. The program leverages Mayo Clinic’s high specimen volume and leading clinical laboratory resources, providing robust opportunities for research, teaching, and professional development.
