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Christopher J. Boes, M.D.

  1. Neurologist
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Appointments

  • History of neurology
  1. 2001
    FellowThe Headache Group, Institute of Neurology, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK
  2. 2000
    ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2000
    Chief Resident - Adult NeurologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  4. 2000
    Resident - Adult NeurologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  5. 1997
    Internship - Internal MedicineUniversity of Nebraska College of Medicine
  6. 1996
    MD - High DistinctionUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska, Omaha
  7. 1992
    BSCreighton University

Certifications

  1. 2006
    Headache MedicineUnited Council of Neurologic Subspecialities
  2. 2001
    NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2026
    Lifetime Achievement AwardAmerican Osler Society
  2. 2020
    Herbert Rosenbaum History of Neurology Lecturer (Virtual)Oregon Health & Science University Department of Neurology
  3. 2020
    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Virtual Visiting Professor in NeurologyJohns Hopkins
  4. 2018
    Legacy Member, Mayo Clinic Academy of Educational ExcellenceMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2017
    2017 Lawrence C. McHenry Award: An Award for the History of NeurologyAmerican Academy of Neurology
  6. 2016
    John McGovern History of Medicine LecturerGreen Templeton College, University of Oxford
  7. 2015
    Excellence in Clinical Teaching AwardDepartment of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program
  8. 2014
    Sylvan E. Stool History of Medicine LecturerUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the C.F. Reynolds Medical History Society
  9. 2014
    Lloyd E. Hayes LecturerUniversity of South Carolina School of Medicine
  10. 2014
    Lawrence C. McHenry Award - Co-recipient with former Mayo Clinic neurology resident Farrah Mateen, MD.American Academy of Neurology
  11. 2013
    Faculty Service Recognition AwardDepartment of Neurology
  12. 2013
    2013 Consortium of Neurology Program Directors Recognition AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
  13. 2012
    Benjamin Shapiro LecturerDepartment of Neurology, University of Minnesota
  14. 2011
    Excellence in Resident Education AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  15. 2011
    2011 American Academy of Neurology A. B. Baker Section of Neurologic Educators Teacher Recognition AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
  16. 2009
    Excellence in Resident Education AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  17. 2009
    Teacher of the Year Award-NeurologyMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  18. 2008
    Excellence in Resident Education AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  19. 2006
    Outstanding Teacher of Physical Exam SkillsInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  20. 2002
    Excellence in Teaching Recognition AwardMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  21. 2000
    Scholarship for Headache FellowshipMayo Foundation
  22. 2000
    Henry W. Woltman Award for Excellence in Clinical NeurologyMayo Clinic
  23. 1999
    Headache Preceptorship AwardUniversity of California, San Francisco
  24. 1998
    Travel ScholarshipAmerican Neurological Association
  25. 1996
    Alpha Omega Alpha Senior Scholar AwardUniversity of Nebraska College of Medicine
  26. 1996
    High DistinctionUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  27. 1995
    Outstanding Visiting Neurology Student ScholarshipMayo Clinic
  28. 1994
    Award for Academic Excellence and AchievementAmerican Society of Clinical Pathologists
  29. 1994
    Class of '63 Distinguished ScholarshipUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  30. 1994
    Alpha Omega Alpha - as a junior studentAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  31. 1994
    MemberAssociation of Pathology Chairs Honor Society, University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska, Omaha
  32. 1994
    Scientific Article Award for Medical Students and ResidentsNebraska Medical Journal
  33. 1993
    Regents ScholarshipUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  34. 1992
    Summa Cum LaudeCreighton University
  35. 1989
    Superior Scholastic Achievement AwardCreighton University

Professional memberships

  1. 2026 - 2029
    ChairAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Review Committee for Neurology
  2. 2026 - 2029
    MemberCouncil of Review Committee Chairs, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
  3. 2026 - 2027
    MemberAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Child Neurology Requirement Writing Group
  4. 2026 - 2027
    ChairAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Neurology Requirement Writing Group
  5. 2025 - 2027
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology Graduate Education Subcommittee
  6. 2024 - present
    MemberNational Association of Designated Institutional Officials
  7. 2023 - 2025
    Vice ChairAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Review Committee for Neurology
  8. 2022 - 2029
    MemberAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Review Committee for Neurology
  9. 2022 - present
    ChairGraduate Medical Education Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  10. 2022 - 2023
    PresidentAmerican Osler Society
  11. 2021 - present
    MemberThe Osler Club of London
  12. 2021 - 2022
    First Vice PresidentAmerican Osler Society
  13. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  14. 2020 - 2026
    MemberBoard of Governors, American Osler Society
  15. 2020 - 2021
    Second Vice PresidentAmerican Osler Society
  16. 2020 - 2021
    Membership ChairAmerican Osler Society
  17. 2020 - 2021
    Member, Program CommitteeAmerican Osler Society
  18. 2019 - present
    Division ChairDepartment of Neurology, Neurology Education Division
  19. 2017 - 2023
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology, History and Archives Committee
  20. 2016 - 2023
    MemberOperations Coordinating Group - Rochester
  21. 2016 - 2023
    MemberMidwest Physician Resource Allocation Subcommittee
  22. 2016 - 2022
    ChairMayo Clinic Neurology Enterprise Education Committee
  23. 2015 - 2017
    ChairHistory of Neurology Section, American Academy of Neurology
  24. 2015 - 2017
    MemberLawrence C. McHenry Award Workgroup, American Academy of Neurology
  25. 2014 - 2022
    ChairEducation Committee, Department of Neurology
  26. 2014 - 2022
    Chair of EducationDepartment of Neurology
  27. 2014 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Neurology
  28. 2014 - present
    FellowAmerican Association for the Study of Headache/American Headache Society
  29. 2014 - 2025
    MemberLibrary Advisory Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  30. 2014 - present
    ChairHistorical Activities Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  31. 2014 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Center for the History of Medicine Executive Committee, Historical Activities Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  32. 2013 - 2022
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Department of Neurology
  33. 2013 - present
    Faculty CoordinatorWillius Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  34. 2013 - 2015
    Vice ChairHistory of Neurology Section, American Academy of Neurology
  35. 2013 - 2022
    ChairInformation Management Coordinating Subcommittee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  36. 2013 - 2016
    MemberEducation Space and Equipment Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  37. 2013 - 2014
    MemberHistory Committee, American Neurological Association
  38. 2012 - 2022
    ChairMedical and Laboratory Subspecialties, Graduate Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  39. 2012 - 2022
    Senior Associate DeanMedical and Laboratory Subspecialties, Graduate Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  40. 2012 - present
    Elected MemberAmerican Neurological Association
  41. 2012 - present
    FellowAmerican Neurological Association
  42. 2012 - 2017
    LeaderArchives Work Group, History of Neurology Section, American Academy of Neurology
  43. 2012 - 2017
    SecretaryBoard of Governors, American Osler Society
  44. 2012 - 2017
    MemberLocal Arrangements Committee, American Osler Society
  45. 2011 - 2014
    MemberBoard of Governors, American Osler Society
  46. 2011 - 2013
    MemberWilliam Bennett Bean Student Lectureship Committee, American Osler Society
  47. 2010 - present
    Elected MemberAmerican Osler Society
  48. 2009 - 2017
    LeaderScience Work Group, History of Neurology Section, American Academy of Neurology
  49. 2009 - 2017
    MemberOral History Work Group, History of Neurology Section, American Academy of Neurology
  50. 2009
    MemberSearch Committee--Program Director for Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
  51. 2009 - 2012
    Vice ChairMedical and Laboratory Subspecialties, Graduate Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  52. 2009 - present
    MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  53. 2009 - present
    Abstract ReviewerHistory of Neurology Section, American Academy of Neurology
  54. 2009 - present
    Abstract ReviewerSection on Headache and Facial Pain, American Academy of Neurology
  55. 2008 - 2012
    MemberNominating Work Group, History of Neurology Section, American Academy of Neurology
  56. 2008 - 2013
    Executive MemberHistory of Neurology Section, American Academy of Neurology
  57. 2008 - 2012
    CouncilorHistory of Neurology Section, American Academy of Neurology
  58. 2008 - present
    MemberDepartment of Neurology, Neurology Education Division
  59. 2007 - 2013
    MemberA.B. Baker Award Work Group, A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology
  60. 2007 - 2009
    MemberAdministrative Committee of the Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  61. 2007 - 2008
    MemberMember Portfolio Work Group, Consortium of Neurology Program Directors, American Academy of Neurology
  62. 2007 - present
    PresidentHistory of Medicine Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  63. 2007 - present
    MemberHistory of Neurology Section, American Academy of Neurology
  64. 2007 - present
    MemberInternational Society for the History of the Neurosciences
  65. 2007 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for the History of Medicine
  66. 2006 - 2013
    MemberQuality Subcommittee, Department of Neurology
  67. 2006 - 2007
    Co-ChairWorking Group 2--Mentoring to Enhance Medical History Research, Publications and Presentations, Mayo Clinic Center for the History of Medicine Executive Committee, Historical Activities Subcommittee
  68. 2006 - 2007
    MemberWorking Group 2--Mentoring to Enhance Medical History Research, Publications and Presentations, Mayo Clinic Center for the History of Medicine Executive Committee, Historical Activities Subcommittee
  69. 2006 - 2007
    MemberWorking Group 3--Using Medical History to Promote Professionalism, Mayo Clinic Center for the History of Medicine Executive Committee, Historical Activities Subcommittee
  70. 2006 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Center for the History of Medicine Executive Committee, Historical Activities Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  71. 2006 - 2012
    MemberCentral Society for Neurological Research
  72. 2005 - 2025
    MemberNeurology Executive Committee, Department of Neurology
  73. 2005 - 2022
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Neurology
  74. 2005 - 2022
    MemberEducation Teleconference Group, Department of Neurology
  75. 2005 - 2022
    MemberMedical and Laboratory Subspecialties, Graduate Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  76. 2005 - 2022
    MemberResident Assessment Committee, Department of Neurology
  77. 2005 - 2013
    ChairResident Education Committee, Department of Neurology
  78. 2005 - 2013
    Residency Program DirectorDepartment of Neurology
  79. 2005 - 2013
    Program DirectorClinical Neurology Fellowship Program, Department of Neurology
  80. 2005 - 2013
    MemberGraduate Medical Training, Internal Medicine Residency Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  81. 2005 - present
    MemberVisiting Professor of Neurologic Education Selection Committee, Department of Neurology
  82. 2005 - present
    MemberHistorical Activities Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  83. 2005 - present
    MemberHistory of Medicine Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  84. 2005 - present
    MemberA.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology
  85. 2005 - present
    MemberConsortium of Neurology Program Directors, American Academy of Neurology
  86. 2003 - 2006
    ChairResident Recruitment Committee, Department of Neurology
  87. 2003 - 2006
    DirectorMayo 8th Floor Lobby Neurology Timeline Display Subcommittee, Heritage Committee, Department of Neurology
  88. 2003 - 2006
    MemberHeritage Committee, Department of Neurology
  89. 2003 - 2006
    MemberMayo 8th Floor Lobby Neurology Timeline Display Subcommittee, Heritage Committee, Department of Neurology
  90. 2002 - present
    MemberInternational Headache Society
  91. 2002 - 2013
    MemberResident Education Committee, Department of Neurology
  92. 2002 - 2013
    MemberResidency Curriculum Subcommittee, Department of Neurology
  93. 2002 - present
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  94. 2002 - 2003
    AdvisorInternational Headache Classification working group on cluster headache and other trigeminal-autonomic cephalgias
  95. 2002 - 2003
    MemberInternational Headache Classification working group on cluster headache and other trigeminal-autonomic cephalgias
  96. 2001 - 2022
    MemberResident Recruitment Committee, Department of Neurology
  97. 2001 - 2007
    MemberSection of Headache, Department of Neurology
  98. 2001 - present
    MemberHeadache Subspecialty Group, Department of Neurology
  99. 2001 - present
    MemberSection on Headache and Facial Pain, American Academy of Neurology
  100. 2000 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association
  101. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for the Study of Headache/American Headache Society
  102. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  103. 1995 - 1996
    Student RepresentativeAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  104. 1994
    MemberAssociation of Pathology Chairs Honor Society, University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska, Omaha
  105. 1994 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Publications

Research activities

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