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Win-Kuang Shen, M.D.

  1. Cardiac Electrophysiologist
  2. Cardiologist
  3. Internist
  4. Chair, Cardiovascular Medicine, Arizona

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona | Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Dr. Shen is staff Consultant and Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Diseases at Mayo Clinic in Arizona and is a Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN. Dr. Shen graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from New York Medical College. He received his training in internal medicine, cardiology and electrophysiology from Mayo Clinic and Duke University Medical Center. He was recipient of the Young Investigator Award, NASPE (now Heart Rhythm Society, HRS) in 1991. He previously served as Chairperson for the Research Committee of the American Heart Association (AHA), Greater Midwest Affiliate, Chair of the Older Populations Committee of AHA, a member of the Scientific Committee of the HRS, AHA, and ACC, and a member of ACCF/AHA Task Force on Practice Guidelines. He is currently a member of the ACCF Electrophysiology Committee, AHA Clinical Cardiology Leadership Committee, an Associate Editor of Circulation AEP and a member of the Editorial Board of Heart Rhythm Journal. He was the Chair of the ACC/AHA/HRS 2017 Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Patients with Syncope. He has authored or co-authored more than two hundred original articles and editorials in peer review journals, thirty book chapters and co-edited three books. His primary clinical responsibilities are caring for patients with cardiac arrhythmias and devices. His research is focused on autonomic regulation, syncope, atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac death. He is actively involved in graduate student, medical student, resident and fellow education and educational and scientific programs nationally and internationally.

  • Arrhythmia ablation
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Cardiac autonomics
  • Cellular electrophysiology
  • Implantable defibrillators
  1. 1991
    Fellow - CardiologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. 1990
    ResidentCardiovascular Disease, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1988
    Fellow - Cardiology, ElectrophysiologyDuke University
  4. 1986
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1986
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Clinic in Rochester
  6. 1984
    Internship - Internal MedicineMayo Clinic in Rochester
  7. 1983
    MDNew York Medical College
  8. 1978
    BS - Biochemistry/MathState University of New York at Stony Brook

Certifications

  1. 1992
    Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1991
    Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 1986
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Distinguished ClinicianMayo Clinic Arizona
  2. 2022
    Top FacultyMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  3. 2021
    Visiting Professor and Grand Rounds SpeakerUniversity of Pittsburgh
  4. 2019
    Board of TrusteesHeart Rhythm Society
  5. 2019
    Strategic Planning Task ForceHeart Rhythm Society
  6. 2018
    Visiting Professor and Grand Rounds SpeakerNew York University
  7. 2017
    Visiting Professor and Grand Rounds SpeakerDuke University
  8. 2017
    Honorary ProfessorCardiovascular Institute - Shenyang Military Region
  9. 2016
    Distinguished Visiting ProfessorTsinghua University
  10. 2015
    Global ExpertBeijing Government Health Ministry
  11. 2014
    Honorary DirectorHeart and Vascular Center, Tsinghua University Chang Gung Hospital, Beijing
  12. 2013
    Medal of HonorAlumni Association, New York Medical College
  13. 2012
    Outstanding Quality Improvement Team Project: "Syncope Evaluation in the Emergency Department Study"Quality Review Board, Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  14. 2004
    Principal InvestigatorLate Breaking Clinical Trials, American Heart Association
  15. 2001
    Senior Author, Young Investigator Competition FinalistAmerican College of Cardiology
  16. 1999
    Cardiology Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic
  17. 1999
    Practice Development AwardMayo Clinic
  18. 1998
    Cardiology Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic
  19. 1994
    Grant-in-Aid Research AwardMinnesota Affiliate, American Heart Association
  20. 1993
    Cardiology Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic
  21. 1993
    Clinician Research AwardMayo Clinic
  22. 1991
    Grant-in-Aid Research AwardMinnesota Affiliate, American Heart Association
  23. 1991
    Young Investigator Award, First PlaceNorth American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology
  24. 1989
    Associate Clinical Vignette AwardAmerican College of Chest Physicians
  25. 1986
    National Research Service AwardNational Institutes Health
  26. 1983
    Alpha Omega AlphaAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  27. 1978
    Magna Cum laudeState University of New York at Stony Brook
  28. 1978
    Outstanding Undergraduate ResearchState University of New York at Stony Brook

Professional memberships

  1. 2019
    Co-authorACC-SAP (Self-Assessment Program), American College of Cardiology
  2. 2019 - present
    MemberBoard of Trustees, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  3. 2019 - present
    MemberStrategic Planning Task Force, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  4. 2018 - 2019
    ChairPatient and Caregivers Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  5. 2018
    Co-authorACC-SAP (Self-Assessment Program), American College of Cardiology
  6. 2017 - present
    LeaderDestination Medical Community Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  7. 2017 - present
    LeaderRochester Epidemiology Project, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences
  8. 2016 - 2018
    MemberGovernance Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  9. 2016 - present
    MemberEP Leadership Council, American College of Cardiology
  10. 2014 - present
    AmbassadorHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  11. 2013 - 2014
    MemberScientific Program Committee, American College of Cardiology
  12. 2013 - present
    MemberLeadership Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  13. 2012 - 2015
    MemberTask Force on Practice Guidelines, American College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association
  14. 2012
    Abstract GraderScientific Program Committee, American Heart Association
  15. 2011 - 2013
    ChairCardiovascular Disease in Older Populations Joint Committee (CVN-CLCD), American Heart Association
  16. 2011 - 2017
    MemberSecondary Prevention of CAD in the Elderly, Writing Committee Task Force, American Heart Association
  17. 2011 - 2017
    MemberKnowledge Gaps in CV Care of the Older Adult Population, Writing Committee Task Force, American Heart Association
  18. 2011 - 2014
    MemberEP Committee, American College of Cardiology
  19. 2011 - present
    ChairDepartment of Cardiovascular Diseases
  20. 2011 - present
    MemberPacemaker Device Selection, Writing Group, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  21. 2010 - 2011
    MemberScientific Program Committee, American Heart Association
  22. 2009 - 2011
    Chair/Co-ChairCV Disease in Older Population, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  23. 2005 - 2009
    MemberProgram Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  24. 2005 - 2009
    MemberHeart Failure and Transplant Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  25. 2005 - 2007
    ChairGreater Midwest Affiliate Research Committee, American Heart Association
  26. 2005
    Co-authorACC-SAP (Self-Assessment Program), American College of Cardiology
  27. 2005 - present
    FellowHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  28. 2004 - 2006
    MemberFellowship Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  29. 2004 - 2008
    Board MemberSociety of Geriatric Cardiology
  30. 2003 - 2004
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Heart Association
  31. 2003 - 2004
    Co-ChairGreater Midwest Affiliate Research Committee, American Heart Association
  32. 2003 - present
    MemberGreater Midwest Affiliate Research Committee, American Heart Association
  33. 2001 - 2003
    ChairResearch Committee, Northland Affiliate, American Heart Association
  34. 2001 - present
    Grant ReviewerMinistry of Health of the Czech Republic
  35. 2001 - present
    MemberMinistry of Health of the Czech Republic
  36. 2000 - 2018
    MemberScientific Advisory Committee, Cardiostim
  37. 2000 - 2004
    MemberInternal Medicine Residency Training Program, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  38. 2000 - 2003
    Associate Program DirectorInternal Medicine Residency Training Program, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  39. 2000 - 2003
    DirectorClinical Research Internal Medicine Residency Training Program, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  40. 2000 - present
    Abstract ReviewerHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  41. 2000 - present
    MemberScholarship Committee, American Heart Association
  42. 2000 - present
    Abstract ReviewerScientific Sessions, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  43. 1999 - 2008
    MemberSociety of Geriatric Cardiology
  44. 1998
    MemberPeer Review Grant Committee, Northland Affiliate, American Heart Association
  45. 1998 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, American Heart Association
  46. 1998 - present
    MemberNorthland Affiliate, American Heart Association
  47. 1998 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Northland Affiliate, American Heart Association
  48. 1998 - present
    MemberScientific Committee, Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology
  49. 1996
    MemberAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  50. 1996
    MemberExamination Contributor, American Board of Internal Medicine
  51. 1995 - 1998
    MemberCardiovascular Research Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  52. 1995 - 1997
    MemberResearch Committee, Minnesota Affiliate, American Heart Association
  53. 1994 - present
    FellowCouncil on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  54. 1993 - 1996
    MemberPeer Review Subcommittee, Grant-in-Aid, Minnesota Affiliate
  55. 1993 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
  56. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
  57. 1992 - present
    MemberHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  58. 1991 - 2000
    MemberBiophysical Society
  59. 1990 - present
    MemberAmerican Heart Association
  60. 1990 - present
    MemberBasic Science Council, American Heart Association
  61. 1990 - present
    MemberCouncil on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
  62. 1986 - 2006
    MemberAmerican Federation for Clinical Research
  63. 1986 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  64. 1980 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

Publications

Research activities

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