Bobbi S. Pritt, M.D.

  1. Microbiologist
  2. Pathologist

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Bobbi S. Pritt, M.D., is a Pathologist and Clinical Microbiologist with specialty interests in parasitic and vector-borne infections, and the pathology of infectious diseases. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Developing and deploying state-of-the-art tests for detecting parasites, vector-borne bacteria and viruses from human clinical samples.
  • Examining histology and cytology preparations for evidence of infection.
  • Detecting and characterizing novel parasitic and vector-borne pathogens.
  • Partnering with patient-facing providers to deliver personalized patient care.

The clinical assays that are developed by Dr. Pritt and her team are available to patients at Mayo Clinic and through Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Pritt is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. She authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals on the topics of clinical microbiology and the pathology of infectious diseases.

Parasitic and vector-borne diseases, pathology of infectious diseases, advanced molecular diagnostics.

Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota

  1. 2008
    MSc - Highest distinctions; Medical Parasitology; Research: Prevalence and Diversity of Entamoeba moshkovskii in HumansLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London
  2. 2007
    ResidentClinical Microbiology-MD, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2007
    Fellow - Clinical MicrobiologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2006
    Resident - 5-Year Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Combined ProgramUniversity of Vermont Medical Center
  5. 2001
    MDUniversity of Vermont College of Medicine

Certifications

  1. 2007
    Medical MicrobiologyAmerican Board of Pathology
  2. 2006
    Anatomic & Clinical PathologyAmerican Board of Pathology

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    IDSA Featured EducatorInfectious Disease Society of America
  2. 2020
    President's Honors AwardCollege of American Pathologists (CAP)
  3. 2020
    College of American Pathologists Distinguished Patient Care AwardCollege of American Pathologists (CAP)
  4. 2019
    2019 Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year, Clinical PathologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2019
    Mayo Clinic-Karolinska Institutet Travel Award. "Global Pathology Education: Taking Pathways to the Next Level"The Mayo Clinic-Karolinska Institutet Collaboration
  6. 2018
    Distinguished Educator, 2018Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2018
    Legacy LevelMayo Clinic Academy of Educational Excellence
  8. 2018
    Excellence in Teaching AwardCollege of American Pathologists (CAP)
  9. 2017
    2017 Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year, Clinical PathologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  10. 2016
    Early Achievement AwardThe University of Vermont College of Medicine
  11. 2016
    2016 Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year, Clinical PathologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  12. 2013
    DLMP Innovation & Leadership Award in Education - Consultant 2013Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  13. 2013
    Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year Award, Clinical PathologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  14. 2012
    Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year, Clinical PathologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  15. 2010
    Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year, Clinical PathologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  16. 2009
    Patrick Buxton Award and Medal for best student in ParasitologyLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
  17. 2009
    Highest DistinctionsLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    Officers and Councilors
  2. 2021 - present
    DLMP Finance Committee
  3. 2021 - present
    Laboratory Test Stewardship Committee
  4. 2020 - present
    Minnesota State Smart Testing Strategy Advisory Committee
  5. 2019 - 2020
    Resident In-Service Exam Committee/ Microbiology Section, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  6. 2019 - 2020
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Tick-borne Diseases Working Groups
  7. 2019 - present
    Binford-Dammin Society of Infectious Disease Pathologists
  8. 2018 - 2019
    Officers and Councilors
  9. 2018 - 2019
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Tick-borne Diseases Working Groups
  10. 2017 - present
    American Society of Parasitologists
  11. 2017 - 2020
    Microbiology Resource Committee, College of American Pathologists
  12. 2016 - 2017
    Binford-Dammin Society of Infectious Disease Pathologists
  13. 2016 - present
    DLMP Leadership and Management Course
  14. 2015 - 2016
    American Society for Microbiology - Microbe Planning Committee
  15. 2014 - 2015
    Rickettsiology Working Group, Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) Committee
  16. 2014 - 2021
    DLMP Graduate Medical Education Comittee
  17. 2014 - 2016
    DLMP Executive Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  18. 2014 - present
    DLMP Leadership Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  19. 2014 - present
    DLMP Education Oversight Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  20. 2013 - 2020
    Resident In-Service Exam Committee/ Microbiology Section, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  21. 2013 - 2015
    ASTMH Tropical Medicine Exam Working Group
  22. 2013 - 2015
    ASTMH Update Course Working Group
  23. 2013 - 2014
    DLMP Knowledge Sharing Sub-Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  24. 2013 - present
    Pathology Residency, Clinical Competency Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  25. 2012 - 2013
    CDC Parasitic Diseases Diagnostic Program - Blue Ribbon Panel
  26. 2012 - present
    DLMP Pathology Residency Recruitment Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  27. 2011 - 2013
    College of American Pathologists, Transformation Program Office Steering Committee
  28. 2011 - 2016
    DLMP Leadership and Management Course
  29. 2011 - present
    American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  30. 2009 - 2024
    College of American Pathologists, Council on Scientific Affairs
  31. 2009 - 2020
    College of American Pathologists, Microbiology Committee
  32. 2009 - 2014
    Microbiology Resource Committee, College of American Pathologists
  33. 2007
    College of American Pathologists, Residents Forum
  34. 2006 - present
    American Society for Microbiology
  35. 2004 - present
    Binford-Dammin Society of Infectious Disease Pathologists
  36. 2003 - 2005
    College of American Pathologists, Internet Editorial Board
  37. 2003 - present
    United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
  38. 2001 - present
    College of American Pathologists
  39. 1995 - 2009
    College of American Pathologists, Electronic Media Coordinating Committee
  40. 1994 - 2009
    College of American Pathologists, Information Science and Technology Committee