Eric E. Williamson, M.D.

  1. Radiologist

Dr. Eric Williamson is a Professor of Radiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is a former Division Chair of Cardiovascular Radiology and Medical Director of CT Operations at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Williamson currently serves as Associate Chair for Radiology Informatics at Mayo Clinic and supervises the Radiology Artificial Intelligence program.

Dr. Williamson received his BA degree from Baylor University and obtained his MD from Mayo Medical School. He completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Mayo Clinic Rochester, and a fellowship in Noninvasive Cardiovascular Imaging at Stanford University in Palo Alto California.

Dr. Williamson has a subspecialty interest in cardiac and vascular CT and cardiac MRI, focusing on imaging of structural heart disease. He is co-editor of two textbooks, the Mayo Clinic Guide to Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Computed Tomography of the Cardiovascular System. Dr. Williamson served as President of the Society of Cardiovascular CT from 2021-2022.

  • Cardio CT and MRI
  • CT angiography
  • Multi-detector CT protocols
  • Contrast media kinetics
  1. 2004
    Fellow - Noninvasive Cardiovascular ImagingStanford University
  2. 2003
    Resident - Diagnostic RadiologyMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  3. 1999
    Internship - Transitional Year InternshipMayo Clinic in Florida
  4. 1998
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1996
    Research Fellowship - Advisor: Dr. John Burnett, Jr. Developed and characterized an animal model for hyperlipidemic atherosclerosisMayo Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Rochester Centers
  6. 1994
    Internship - Molecular Biology Lab - Advisor: Dr. Eric Wieben. Subcloned cDNA of Prolyl Endopeptidase into a bacterial expression vector for the production of active proteaseMayo Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Rochester Centers
  7. 1991
    BA - Majors: Economics, Philosophy; Minor: Chemistry. GPA: 3.9Baylor University

Certifications

  1. 2003
    Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Cum Laude Radiology Society of North America
  2. 2021
    Cum Laude Radiology Society of North America
  3. 2021
    Honored Educator AwardRadiological Society of North America
  4. 2020
    Cum LaudeRadiological Society of North America
  5. 2016
    Certificate of MeritRadiological Society of North America
  6. 2015
    Magna Cum Laude AwardRadiological Society of North America
  7. 2015
    Minnies Award: Best Scientific PaperAunt Minnie
  8. 2015
    International MasterSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT)
  9. 2014
    Certificate of Merit: Education ExhibitRadiological Society of North America
  10. 2013
    Margulis AwardRadiological Society of North America
  11. 2013
    RSNA Trainee Research PrizeRadiological Society of North America
  12. 2013
    Distinguished Abstract AwardNational Academy of Clinical Biochemistry, American Association for Clinical Chemistry
  13. 2013
    Oustanding Teacher AwardInternational Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  14. 2012
    Cum Laude AwardSociety of Computed Body Tomography & Magnetic Resonance
  15. 2012
    Outstanding Teacher AwardInternational Society of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  16. 2012
    Best Scientific PosterSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  17. 2010
    Young Investigator AwardNorth American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging
  18. 2008
    First Place - Young InvestigatorSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography meeting
  19. 2007
    Certificate of MeritRadiological Society of North America
  20. 2006
    Cum Laude AwardEuropean Congress of Radiology
  21. 2004
    Best Poster in Clinical Research of Vascular DiseaseMayo Clinic Vascular Symposium
  22. 2004
    Best Poster in Clinical Research of Vascular Disease Mayo Clinic Vascular Symposium
  23. 2002
    Merit Award of ExcellenceAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
  24. 2002
    Second Place AwardAnnual European Society of Uroradiology Meeting, Genoa, Italy
  25. 2000
    Residency RepresentativeRSNA/AUR/ARRS Introduction to Research Program
  26. 1997
    Honorary Medical Student RepresentativeAmerican College of Surgeons
  27. 1996
    Midwest Trainee Investigator AwardAmerican Federation for Clinical Research
  28. 1995
    Howard Hughes Medical Student Research FellowshipMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  29. 1995
    Research ScholarshipAmerican Heart Association
  30. 1993
    Nathan Landow Endowed Merit ScholarshipMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  31. 1991
    Magna Cum LaudeBaylor University
  32. 1991
    Phi Beta KappaBaylor University
  33. 1991
    Omicron Delta Kappa Honor SocietyBaylor University
  34. 1989
    Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-med Honor SocietyBaylor University
  35. 1986
    Dean's List (seven semesters)Baylor University
  36. 1986
    Presidential ScholarshipBaylor University

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Vice ChairAmerican Heart Association
  2. 2020 - 2022
    Annual Meeting Program Committee, MemberRadiological Society of North America
  3. 2020 - present
    PresidentSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  4. 2020 - present
    Committee for Scientific Session PlanningAmerican Heart Association
  5. 2019 - present
    ChairRadiological Society of North America
  6. 2019 - present
    Radiology RepresentativeAmerican Heart Association
  7. 2019 - 2020
    President ElectSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  8. 2019 - 2020
    Incoming PresidentSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  9. 2019 - present
    ChairSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  10. 2019
    Annual Scientific Meeting Committee ChairSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  11. 2019 - present
    Cardiovascular Imaging and Intervention CommitteeAmerican Heart Association
  12. 2018 - 2019
    Vice PresidentSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  13. 2018 - 2022
    MemberAmerican College of Radiology
  14. 2017 - present
    SecretarySociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT)
  15. 2017 - present
    MemberNorth American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI)
  16. 2017 - 2020
    MemberNorth American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI)
  17. 2017 - present
    ChairNorth American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI)
  18. 2016 - 2019
    ChairRadiological Society of North America
  19. 2016
    ChairRadiological Society of North America
  20. 2016 - present
    ChairNorth American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI)
  21. 2016 - 2017
    SecretarySociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  22. 2016 - present
    Examining Committee MemberSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  23. 2016 - present
    ChairSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  24. 2016 - present
    Executive CommitteeSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  25. 2016 - 2018
    RepresentativeAmerican Society of Echocardiography
  26. 2016 - 2020
    Continuing Medical Education Committee ChairSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  27. 2015
    MemberCardiac CT CoAP Exam Committee, American College of Radiology
  28. 2015 - present
    FellowSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  29. 2015 - present
    FellowSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  30. 2015 - present
    MemberSCCT Education Committe, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  31. 2015 - present
    MemberS.O.A.R Awards Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  32. 2015 - present
    Board of DirectorsSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  33. 2015
    S.O.A.R Awards Committee MemberSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  34. 2014 - present
    Board of DirectorsSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  35. 2014 - 2015
    MemberCoronary CT Angiography Certificate of Advanced Proficiency Committee, American College of Radiology
  36. 2014 - 2019
    Annual Board Review FacultySociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  37. 2014 - 2019
    Cardiac Section ChairRadiological Society of North America
  38. 2014 - 2017
    MemberAnnual Scientific Meeting Committee, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  39. 2014 - present
    Cardiac Section Chair, Radiological Society of North America
  40. 2013 - 2016
    Co ChairSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  41. 2011 - 2014
    ChairRadiological Society of North America
  42. 2011 - 2012
    MemberEuropean Society of Radiology
  43. 2011 - 2015
    Cardiac Section ChairEducation Exhibits Awards Committee, Radiological Society of North America
  44. 2011 - 2015
    MemberContent Advisory Panel, Radiological Society of North America
  45. 2011 - 2013
    Committee MemberPediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  46. 2011 - present
    MemberProgram Committee, North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging
  47. 2010 - 2015
    MemberMembership Committee, North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging
  48. 2010 - 2014
    Alternate Councilor to the ACRAmerican College of Radiology
  49. 2010 - 2012
    ReviewerNational Institutes of Health
  50. 2010 - present
    Co-InvestigatorNational Institutes of Health
  51. 2008 - 2014
    Alternate CouncilorExecutive Committee, Minnesota Radiological Society
  52. 2008 - present
    MemberMeetings Subcommittee, Education/Human Resources, Administrative Division
  53. 2008 - present
    Course Co-DirectorAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
  54. 2007 - 2010
    Abstract GraderScientific Session, American Heart Association
  55. 2006 - 2010
    Co-DirectorCardiac Imaging Research Lab, Department of Radiology
  56. 2006 - 2010
    MemberCardiac Imaging Research Lab, Department of Radiology
  57. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican Heart Association
  58. 2005 - present
    MemberSociety of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  59. 2005 - 2016
    Faculty MemberAdvanced Radiology Life Support, Department of Radiology
  60. 2005 - 2016
    MemberAdvanced Radiology Life Support, Department of Radiology
  61. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
  62. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Radiology
  63. 2004 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  64. 2004 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  65. 2004 - 2006
    MemberMRI Safety Committee, Department of Radiology
  66. 2004 - 2006
    MemberContrast Induced Nephropathy Internal Collaborative, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  67. 2004 - 2005
    MemberAbdominal Division Executive Committee, Department of Radiology
  68. 2004 - present
    MemberBody MR, Department of Radiology
  69. 2004 - present
    MemberUltrasound Group, Department of Radiology
  70. 2004 - present
    MemberNorth American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging
  71. 2003 - present
    MemberCardiovascular Division Conferences, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  72. 1999 - present
    MemberRadiological Society of North America
  73. 1999 - 2000
    MemberSociety for Computer Applications in Radiology
  74.  
    Physician RepresentativeContrast Induced Nephropathy Internal Collaborative, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.