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
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Andrew Layman, MD
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Primary Program Contact
Krista L Head, 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
No Program Match
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
Resident Gender
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 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.