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Thomas H. Poterucha, M.D.

  1. Geriatrician
  2. Internist

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  1. 1987
    ResidentCommunity Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1987
    FellowMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1986
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1986
    Internship/ResidencyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1983
    MDChicago Medical School
  6. 1978
    BS - BiologyQuincy College

Certifications

  1. 1986
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2013
    Top Resident Educator Recognition (Top 20%)Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2009
    Top Educator RecognitionMayo Clinic in Rochester
  3. 2006
    Operation Minnesota Lifeline/Hurricane Katrina ReliefAwarding Organization
  4. 2006
    Outstanding Teacher of Physical Exam SkillsAwarding Organization
  5. 2005
    Top 20% of Inpatient Service FacultyInternal Medicine Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
  6. 2004
    Top Hospital Based TeachersInternal Medicine Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2003
    Excellence in TeachingMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  8. 1995
    Karis AwardMayo Clinic
  9. 1983
    Outstanding Young Men in AmericaChicago Medical School
  10. 1979
    Summa Cum LaudeQuincy College
  11. 1975
    Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America

Professional memberships

  1. 2010 - 2012
    MemberECH Dermatology Collaborative, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  2. 2009 - present
    StaffTuesday Morning Conference, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  3. 2006 - 2010
    MemberPatient-Centered Core Group, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  4. 2005
    MemberFinance Committee, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2004 - 2007
    MemberResearch Committee, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  6. 2002 - 2012
    InterviewerInternal Medicine Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2002 - 2004
    MemberMultidisciplinary Workman's Comp Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  8. 2002 - 2004
    MemberMayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  9. 1999 - 2004
    MemberUrgent Care Committee, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 1999 - 2004
    MemberInstitutional Urgent Care Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  11. 1997 - 2004
    ReviewerCEX Examination, Third Year Curriculum, Mayo Medical School
  12. 1995 - 2013
    DirectorProcedure Clinic, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  13. 1995 - 1996
    ChairAlumni Fund, Alumni Board, Quincy University
  14. 1995 - 1996
    MemberAlumni Fund, Alumni Board, Quincy University
  15. 1994 - 2000
    MemberAlumni Board, Quincy University
  16. 1994 - present
    MemberSociety of General Internal Medicine
  17. 1993 - 2004
    MemberExperimental Corridor Participant, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  18. 1992 - 1998
    MemberAdministrative Committee, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 1992 - 1997
    ChairPersonnel Committee, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  20. 1992 - 1997
    MemberPersonnel Committee, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  21. 1991 - 2004
    DirectorG-2, G-3 Primary Care Clinic, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  22. 1991 - 2004
    MemberG-2, G-3 Primary Care Clinic, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  23. 1989 - 2004
    MemberContinuity Clinic, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  24. 1989 - 1999
    DirectorContinuity Clinic, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  25. 1989 - 1995
    MemberGeriatrics Committee, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  26. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Geriatrics Society
  27. 1987 - 2010
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  28. 1987 - present
    MemberDivision of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  29. 1987 - present
    Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  30. 1987 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  31. 1987 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  32. 1987 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  33. 1987 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  34.  
    MemberPhysician Recruitment Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  35.  
    MemberElder Care Network Advisory Board

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