Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Cardiovascular Pathology Program
About This Program
Curriculum consists of four-week rotations in cardiovascular surgical pathology and consultation (with - exposure to transplant and nontransplant endomyocardial biopsy), autopsy, elective rotations, and - research projects dealing with cardiovascular disorders. Trainees have the opportunity to interact and - teach medical students, allied health staff (echocardiography and histotechnology programs), - residents (pathology, radiology and internal medicine) and fellows (cardiology).
Program Statistics
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Contact Information
Program Director
Melanie C Bois, MD
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Primary Program Contact
Ann Mairose, BS
Mayo Clinic
Locations
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Cardiovascular Pathology Program
200 1st St SW
Rochester, MN 55905-0001
200 First St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905
200 First St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905
Application Information
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U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
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Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jan 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 4, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-10
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 91 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.