[Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org)

July 2026 (application and all required documentation due two years before July 1, 2028 start date)

Stipend/salary provided; 9 fellowship positions available per year; one-year duration.

A one-year, immersive fellowship at Mayo Clinic providing advanced hands-on training in surgical pathology for physicians with prior pathology residency.

--- ## Description The Surgical Pathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program designed to provide intensive, hands-on training in laboratory medicine and pathology. Fellows work with a high volume and diversity of specimens, including both routine and rare neoplastic and non-neoplastic cases. The curriculum includes rotations in the frozen section laboratory, general surgical pathology sign-outs, consultation practice, and elective subspecialty areas. The program emphasizes responsibility in patient care, education, and quality assurance, and is supported by a large team of expert faculty in one of the world's leading clinical laboratories. --- ## Due Dates - July 2026 (anticipated/projected): Completed application and all required documentation due (must be submitted two years prior to anticipated July 1, 2028 start date) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Fellows receive a competitive stipend/salary for the one-year duration. - Nine fellowship positions are available each academic year. - Standard Mayo Clinic benefits are included. --- ## Eligibility - Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent). - U.S. or Canadian specialty training in anatomic pathology. - Successful completion of Step 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). - International medical graduates may be eligible but must meet [general admissions requirements](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/application-process/) of the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. - Must submit all application materials two years prior to the anticipated start date. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Mayo Clinic application portal](https://mccms.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login). - Required materials: - Completed application form - Three letters of recommendation (including one from current program director, submitted via the portal) - Additional standard materials as listed on the [Mayo Clinic application process page](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/application-process/) - After submission, upload all required items in the portal's Supplemental Items section and complete the Recommendation Request section. - Interviews are typically conducted in early August (for applications submitted by July). --- ## Additional Information - The program is fully accredited by the ACGME. - Fellows have access to extensive teaching files, didactic conferences, and research opportunities. - Alumni pursue careers in academic, community, and subspecialty pathology roles across the U.S. and internationally. - Elective rotations are available in multiple subspecialties (e.g., GI, breast, gynecologic, molecular, cytopathology). - The Division of Anatomic Pathology processes over 250,000 specimens annually, offering unparalleled case diversity. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/surgical-pathology-fellowship-minnesota/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/surgical-pathology-fellowship-minnesota/application-process/) - [Curriculum Details](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/surgical-pathology-fellowship-minnesota/curriculum/) - [Meet the Faculty](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/surgical-pathology-fellowship-minnesota/meet-the-faculty/) - [Alumni Outcomes](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/surgical-pathology-fellowship-minnesota/alumni/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Jennifer Boland, M.D. | Program Director | [boland.jennifer@mayo.edu](mailto:boland.jennifer@mayo.edu) | | | Patricija Zot, M.D. | Associate Program Director | [zot.patricija@mayo.edu](mailto:zot.patricija@mayo.edu) | | | Tasha Gilbertson | Education Program Coordinator| [gilbertson.tasha@mayo.edu](mailto:gilbertson.tasha@mayo.edu) | 507-538-6453 | | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://college.mayo.edu/admissions-and-tuition/contact/) | 507-255-9200 |

Surgical Pathology Fellowship

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