Laurence C. Torsher, M.D.

  1. Anesthesiologist

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  • Liver transplantation
  • Education
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota

  1. 1994
    Fellow - Liver TransplantMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1993
    Fellow - Critical Care MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1992
    Resident - AnesthesiologyUniversity of Ottawa
  4. 1988
    Internship - Rotating InternshipCalgary General Hospital, University of Calgary
  5. 1987
    MD - Doctor of MedicineUniversity of Calgary
  6. 1984
    Research Fellowship - Departments of Biomedical & Electrical EngineeringMcMaster University
  7. 1982
    BSEE - Electrical EngineeringUniversity of Alberta

Certifications

  1. 1995
    Critical Care MedicineAmerican Board of Anesthesiology
  2. 1995
    AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of Anesthesiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2020
    Distinguished Educator in AnesthesiologyAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists
  2. 2006
    Physicians Recognition Award for Continuing Medical EducationAmerican Medical Association
  3. 2006
    Mayo Excellence in Teamwork AwardMayo Clinic
  4. 2004
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2004
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  6. 2004
    National Library of Medicine Fellowship Program in Medical InformaticsNational Library of Medicine
  7. 2002
    Physicians Recognition Award for Continuing Medical EducationAmerican Medical Association
  8. 2000
    Physicians Recognition Award for Continuing Medical EducationAmerican Medical Association
  9. 1998
    Physicians Recognition Award for Continuing Medical EducationAmerican Medical Association
  10. 1992
    Department of Anaesthesia Residents' Research Day Prize for A Survey of Anaesthetic Drug ExpendituresUniversity of Ottawa
  11. 1990
    Department of Anaesthesia Residents' Research Day Prize for A Simple and Accurate Method of End Tidal CO2 Determination in ChildrenUniversity of Ottawa
  12. 1989
    Department of Anaesthesia Residents' Research Day Prize for Hemodynamic Effects of Atracurium and Vecuronium Induction TechniquesUniversity of Ottawa
  13. 1986
    Faculty of Medicine Joseph Albert Award for Elective Study at Centres of Excellente for an elective in blood banking at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MNUniversity of Calgary

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    MemberContinuing Professional Development Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  2. 2019 - present
    ReviewerMayo Clinic Proceedings
  3. 2018 - present
    TrainerMayo Clinic Rochester, MN Epic Trainer
  4. 2015 - 2018
    MemberResident Program Evaluation Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  5. 2014 - 2018
    MemberClinical Education Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  6. 2014 - 2016
    ChairFaculty Development Committee, Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center
  7. 2013 - 2019
    Medical EditorSelf-Evaluation and Education Program, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  8. 2012 - 2017
    EditorSimulation Endorsed Network Newsletter, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  9. 2010 - present
    MemberRegional Anesthesia Fellowship Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  10. 2010 - 2011
    MemberInstitutional Self Study Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  11. 2010 - 2018
    MemberMayo Clinic Simulation Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  12. 2010 - 2012
    MemberAdvisory Committee, MMS I Executive Committee, Mayo Medical School
  13. 2009 - 2011
    Abstract ReviewerMayo Clinic Quality Academy Conference, Mayo Clinic Quality Academy
  14. 2008 - 2018
    Associate Program Director for Technology/InnovationResident Education Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  15. 2008 - 2018
    MemberResident Education Executive Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  16. 2007 - 2014
    ChairCurriculum Committee, Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center
  17. 2007
    MemberOrthopedic Infection Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  18. 2007 - 2010
    MemberMMS I Executive Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  19. 2007 - 2009
    MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  20. 2007 - 2008
    MemberQREADS Backup Procedures Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  21. 2006 - 2019
    MemberCall Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  22. 2006 - 2019
    MemberCommittee on Simulation Education, American Society of Anesthesiologists and Editorial Board
  23. 2006 - 2010
    MemberSociety for Education in Anesthesia
  24. 2005 - 2006
    MemberCurriculum Reform Steering Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  25. 2005 - 2016
    MemberEquipment Committee, Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center
  26. 2005 - 2014
    MemberCurriculum Committee, Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center
  27. 2005 - 2012
    MemberSimulation Operations Committee, Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center
  28. 2005 - 2011
    Associate DirectorMayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center
  29. 2005 - 2008
    Mayo Medical School LiaisonMayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center
  30. 2004 - 2014
    MemberSurgical Electronic Environment Work Group, Mayo Clinic Committees
  31. 2004 - 2011
    MemberElectronic Medical Information Technology Committee, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  32. 2004 - 2006
    MemberSubcommittee on Simulation Education, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  33. 2004 - 2005
    MemberSimulation Lead Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  34. 2004 - present
    MemberSociety for Simulation in Healthcare
  35. 2003 - 2018
    MemberResident Education Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  36. 2003 - 2014
    Anesthesia LeadMayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center
  37. 2003 - 2011
    MemberEducation - Nurse Anesthesia Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  38. 2003 - present
    MemberPerformance Improvement Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  39. 2003 - present
    Question WriterSelf-Evaluation and Education Program, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  40. 2002 - 2005
    MemberInformation Technology Prioritization and Review Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  41. 2002 - present
    MemberInternational Anesthesia Research Society
  42. 1998 - 1999
    Medical Director11-3 Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  43. 1998 - 1999
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  44. 1997 - 1999
    ChairICU Electronic Medical Record Pilot Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  45. 1997 - 1999
    MemberElectronic Medical Record Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  46. 1997 - 1999
    MemberIntensive Care Unit Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  47. 1997 - 1999
    MemberICU Electronic Medical Record Pilot Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  48. 1997 - 1999
    MemberElectronic Orders Design Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  49. 1997 - 1999
    MemberResuscitation Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  50. 1997 - 1999
    MemberComputer and Equipment Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  51. 1997 - 1999
    MemberEquipment Committee, Critical Care Service, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  52. 1996 - 2002
    MemberAmerican College of Chest Physicians
  53. 1996 - 1999
    MemberDrug and Supply Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  54. 1996 - 1999
    MemberElectronic Medical Record Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  55. 1996 - 1997
    MemberSurgical Continuous Improvement Steering Counsel
  56. 1995 - 2004
    MemberInternational Liver Transplantation Society
  57. 1995 - 1999
    MemberResident Education Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  58. 1995 - 1999
    MemberMorbidity and Mortality Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  59. 1995 - 1999
    MemberContinuous Improvement Council, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  60. 1995 - 1999
    MemberEducation Committee, Critical Care Service, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  61. 1995 - 1999
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Critical Care Service, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  62. 1995 - 1999
    Member11-3 Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  63. 1993 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  64. 1993 - present
    MemberMinnesota Society of Anesthesiologists
  65. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  66. 1992 - 2012
    MemberRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  67. 1989 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists
  68. 1988 - 2008
    MemberCanadian Anaesthetist's Society
  69.  
    SchedulerAnesthesia Liver Transplant Call, Call Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine