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Dusica Babovic-Vuksanovic, M.D.

  1. Medical Geneticist
  2. Pediatrician
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota | Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Metabolic disorders
  2. Neurofibromatosis
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Overgrowth syndromes
  • Metabolic disorders in children and adults
  1. 1999
    Clinician Investigator FellowMayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. 1998
    ResidentMedical Genetics, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1998
    FellowDepartment of Medical Genetics
  4. 1996
    ResidentPediatric and Adolescent Medic, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1996
    ResidentDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  6. 1992
    Visiting ClinicianDepartment of Endocrinology, Royal Hospital for Sick Children
  7. 1988
    MMedSc - Basic Research. Thesis: ""Diagnostic and prognostic value of limited joint mobility and skin changes in juvenile diabetics""University of Sarajevo
  8. 1988
    ResidentChildren's Hospital, University of Sarajevo
  9. 1982
    Research FellowshipInstitute of Hygiene and Protection of Human Environment, University of Sarajevo
  10. 1981
    MDUniversity of Sarajevo

Certifications

  1. 1999
    Clinical Molecular Genetics and GenomicsAmerican Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
  2. 1999
    Clinical Genetics and GenomicsAmerican Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
  3. 1996
    PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    Minnesota Top Doctors 2017Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. 2016
    America's Best PhysiciansNational Consumer Advisory Board
  3. 2015
    2015 Best Doctors in Minnesota MonthlyProfessional Research Services
  4. 2008
    Recipient for funding for an NF Clinic coordination and travel awardChildren's Tumor Foundation, NF Clinic Network, and Affiliate Clinic
  5. 1983
    British Council Award for participation in course, "Developmental Pediatrics"London, UK
  6. 1981
    Award for the paper "Following the effects of radioactive iodine I-131 therapy in patients with thyrotoxicosis, Institute of Nuclear Medicine Sarajevo"University of Sarajevo
  7. 1981
    Gold Badge "Hasan Brkic"University of Sarajevo
  8. 1980
    Dr. Bogdan Zimonjic Award - Foundation for the best student of theSchool of Medicine, University of Sarajevo
  9. 1976
    5 Silver Badges "Hasan Brkic"University of Sarajevo

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - 2025
    DirectorFoundations
  2. 2022 - 2023
    Review BoardUSMLE National Faculty of Medicine, Test Material Development Committee (TMDC)
  3. 2021 - present
    DirectorNational organisation for Rare Disorders, Mayo site
  4. 2021
    ChairDepartment of Defense Study Sections
  5. 2019 - 2021
    Vice ChairACGME for Medical Genetics and Genomics
  6. 2017 - 2023
    Committee MemberACGME for Medical Genetics and Genomics
  7. 2017 - 2022
    Test Development Advisory CommitteeUnited States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
  8. 2016 - 2017
    PresidentBHAAS (Bosnian-American Academy for Arts and Sciences
  9. 2016 - 2018
    Committee MemberMayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  10. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Society of Human Genetics
  11. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Society of Human Genetics
  12. 2016 - 2018
    Committee MemberUnited State Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
  13. 2015 - 2018
    Member Executive CommitteeCenter for Individualized Medicine (CIM), Mayo Clinic Rochester
  14. 2014 - 2015
    President Board of DirectorsBHAAS (Bosnian-American Academy for Arts and Sciences
  15. 2013 - 2018
    Committee MemberIRB-C
  16. 2013 - 2014
    Vice PresidentBHAAS (Bosnian-American Academy for Arts and Sciences
  17. 2012 - present
    Board MemberSerbian, American and Canadian Royal Medical Board
  18. 2012 - 2023
    LeaderKnowledge Content Board - Genetics, AskMayoExpert
  19. 2012 - 2022
    Program Training DirectorResidency Program, Department of Medical Genetics
  20. 2012 - present
    Scientific ReviewerNeurofibromatosis Clinical Trials Consortium
  21. 2010 - 2013
    MemberBHAAS (Bosnian-American Academy for Arts and Sciences
  22. 2009
    MemberUnited States Department of Defense
  23. 2009 - present
    Grant Review Panel MemberUnited States Department of Defense
  24. 2007
    ModeratorMayo Clinic Alumni Association 65th Meeting, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  25. 2006 - 2018
    ChairDepartment of Medical Genetics
  26. 2006 - present
    Advisory Board MemberChildren's Tumor Foundation
  27. 2006 - present
    MemberChildren's Tumor Foundation
  28. 2005
    MemberInstitutional Retreat - "Integration of Genomics into the Mayo Model of Care"
  29. 2005 - present
    MemberSociety for Inherited Metabolic Disorders
  30. 2004 - present
    MemberNeuro-Oncology Research Committee, Department of Neurology
  31. 2003 - present
    MemberClinical Consensus Group for Treatment of Congenital Disorders and Glycosylation
  32. 2002 - present
    DirectorNeurofibromatosis Clinic
  33. 2002 - present
    MemberNational Consortium for Clinical Trials for Neurofibromatosis
  34. 2002 - present
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  35. 2001 - 2006
    ChairResearch Committee, Department of Medical Genetics
  36. 2001 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Medical Genetics
  37. 2000 - 2005
    MemberMayo Clinic Pediatric Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  38. 1999 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  39. 1999 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Medical Genetics and Genomics
  40. 1997 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  41. 1996 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Human Genetics
  42. 1996 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Medical Genetics and Genomics
  43. 1995 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  44. 1995 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  45. 1995 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  46. 1995 - present
    MemberSection of Genetics, American Academy of Pediatrics
  47.  
    LeaderInstitutional Retreat - "Integration of Genomics into the Mayo Model of Care"

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Research activities

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