Mark W. Christopherson, M.D.

1. 2001
   Spinal Cord Injury MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2. 1991
   Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

1. 2016
   Excellence in Quality AwardPressure Ulcer Prevention Work Team
2. 2012
   Bronze Reel Award for "Life After Lower Limb Amputation"The Media Communications Association-International 43rd Annual Media Festival
3. 2011
   2011 Teacher of the Year for the Department of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Clinic
4. 2011
   Teacher of the Year Hall of Fame, Department of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
5. 2011
   Best Doctors in AmericaMinnapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
6. 2008
   Certification of Appreciation from the Soldiers of ColombiaUnited for Colombia Foundation
7. 2006
   2005 Excellence Through Teamwork Award for Prosthetic, Orthotic, and Brace Shop WorkgroupMayo Clinic
8. 2005
   Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year Award for the Department of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
9. 2003
   Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
10. 2001
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
11. 1999
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
12. 1994
    Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year Award for the Department of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
13. 1993
    Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
14. 1989
    Acknowledged for Excellence of TeachingMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
15. 1984
    Alpha Omega AlphaNational Honor Medical Society, University of Minnesota
16. 1981
    Magna Cum LaudeAugustana College
17. 1980
    Distinguished Student Award in BiologyAugustana College

1. 2015
   MemberMayo Clinic Quality Academy
2. 2013
   MemberMTR Pre-Surg Team
3. 2013 - present
   MemberRehabilitation Oversight Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4. 2013 - present
   MemberAcademy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals
5. 2011 - present
   AskMayoExpert SuperUser, AskMayoExpert
6. 2011 - present
   Acting ChairRehab Providers Workgroup, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
7. 2011 - present
   MemberKrusen Society of Mayo Alumni
8. 2010 - present
   Rehabilitation Unit Spine Discussion Group, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
9. 2010 - 2011
   Adult Trauma PI Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
10. 2010 - present
    Spinal Cord Injury Providers Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
11. 2010 - present
    Minnesota Advanced Health Care Event Pressure Ulcer Subcommittee
12. 2010 - present
    Pressure Ulcer Documentation Improvement, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
13. 2010 - present
    Pressure Ulcer Prevention Subcommitee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
14. 2010 - present
    Adult Trauma PI Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
15. 2010 - present
    Mayo Medical Center Skin Integrity Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
16. 2008 - 2010
    PM&R Mayo 14 Remodel Planning Subgroup, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
17. 2006 - present
    Spinal Cord Injury Providers Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
18. 2006 - present
    MemberPM&R Monthly Hospital Consultants Meeting
19. 2005 - 2006
    Acute Care Task Force, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
20. 2005 - 2006
    PM&R Rehabilitation Unit Equipment Expert, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
21. 2005
    PM&R CLAM Implementation Team, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
22. 2005 - present
    Mayo Clinic-United for Colombia Foundation Workgroup
23. 2004
    PM&R Film Routing Subgroup, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
24. 2004
    Saint Marys Hospital Sponsorship Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
25. 2002 - present
    CoordinatorNeurourology Conference, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
26. 2002 - present
    Orthopedic Brace Shop/Prosthetic-Orthotic Work Group, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
27. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican Paraplegia Society
28. 2001 - present
    Spinal Cord Injury Interdisciplinary Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
29. 2001 - present
    Mayo Health System Divisions Work Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
30. 2001 - present
    ChairMayo Health System Divisions Work Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
31. 2000
    ParticipantAccreditation Site Visit, Program in Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences
32. 2000
    Accreditation Site Visit, Program in Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences
33. 1995
    MemberNational Advisory Committee for Spinal Cord Injury Programs, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
34. 1995 - present
    MemberRehab Providers Workgroup, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
35. 1993 - 2007
    MemberPM&R Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
36. 1993 - 2000
    PPNOA Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
37. 1993 - 1999
    Evaluation CoordinatorResidency Program, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
38. 1993 - 1999
    MemberResidency Program, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
39. 1993 - 1999
    Infection Control Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
40. 1993 - 1998
    MemberPM&R Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
41. 1993 - present
    Co-ChairSpinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
42. 1993 - present
    MemberSpinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
43. 1992 - 2007
    MemberPM&R Resident Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
44. 1992 - 2007
    Resident Selection Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
45. 1992 - present
    MemberClinical Evaluation Committee, Physical Therapy School, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
46. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Spinal Injury Association
47. 1989 - 2006
    Spinal Cord Injury Physicians Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
48. 1989 - 2004
    Spinal Cord Injury Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Subcommittee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
49. 1989 - 2000
    Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
50. 1989 - 1998
    3 Mary Brigh Physicians Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
51. 1989 - 1993
    ChairSpinal Cord Injury Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Subcommittee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
52. 1989 - present
    Alumni Association, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
53. 1989 - present
    Amputee Interdisciplinary Physicians Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
54. 1989 - present
    Neurourology Conference, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
55. 1986 - 2008
    MemberMinnesota Physiatric Society
56. 1986 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
57. 1986 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
58. 1986 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
59. 1986 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
60. 1984
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
61.  
    ChairSpinal Cord Injury Interdisciplinary Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
62.  
    PM&R Rehabilitation Unit Equipment Expert, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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