Curriculum

The curriculum consists of four-week rotations in cardiovascular surgical pathology, cardiovascular consultation, and general autopsy, with additional exposure to transplant and non-transplant endomyocardial biopsy and with the possibility for elective time in other areas (Figure 1). The length of each rotation will be determined on a yearly basis in conjunction with the fellowship director.

Sample Schedule for Cardiovascular Pathology Fellows

One-Year Program (13 Four - Week Rotations)
9 Rotations (35 weeks)	2 Rotations (8 weeks)	2 Rotations (8 weeks)	1 Rotation (4 weeks)
Cardiovascular Consultation Endomyocardial Biopsy (transplant & non-transplant) Cardiovascular Surgical Pathology	Autopsy/ Congenital Hearts	Elective/ Research	Cardiovascular Laboratory/ Molecular Cardiology

Didactic Training

To supplement the "on-the-job" learning which will occur on specific rotations, the fellow will also utilize the cardiovascular pathology teaching collection, comprised of both gross heart specimens and microscopic slides.

You also have the opportunity to participate in teaching activities for the Cardiovascular Unit of the Pathophysiology Course in the Mayo Medical School as well as other institutional conferences. Short periods of time may also be spent in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and the Echocardiography Laboratory.

Research Training

You will also participate in various research projects dealing with cardiovascular disorders from a pathology and clinical perspective.

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