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Floranne C. Ernste, M.D.

  1. Internist
  2. Rheumatologist
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Dermatomyositis
  2. Inclusion body myositis
  3. Polymyositis
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Polymyositis
  • Inclusion body myositis
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Adult education
  1. 2011
    Masters - Masters of EducationUniversity of Minnesota
  2. 2009
    FellowRheumatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2009
    Certificate - Certificate ScholarMayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities
  4. 2006
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2003
    MDJames H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University
  6. 1998
    BS - BiologyUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville

Certifications

  1. 2008
    RheumatologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2006
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    "Heroes in Healthcare" Award in inflammatory myositisThe Myositis Association
  2. 2019
    Department of Medicine Excellence in Teaching RecognitionDepartment of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program
  3. 2017
    2017 Department of Medicine Laureate AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  4. 2016
    Recognition for Excellence in Clinical Teaching Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2011
    Department of Medicine Career Development Scholarly AwardMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  6. 2009
    2009 Philip S. Hench AwardHench Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2007
    Honorable Mention, Images in Clinical Medicine, "Juvenile Dermatomyositis with Extensive Soft-tissue Calcification"American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals
  8. 2005
    Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence AwardMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program
  9. 2004
    2004 Teaching Award for PCIMDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  10. 2004
    Action, Commitment, and Excellence Award Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program
  11. 2004
    Teaching Award for PCIMMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program
  12. 2003
    Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor SocietyJames H. Quillen College of Medicine
  13. 2003
    Dean's Scholarship AwardJames H. Quillen College of Medicine
  14. 2002
    Minority Medical Student Scholarship AwardJames H. Quillen College of Medicine
  15. 2001
    Practicing Medicine Award in Physical DiagnosisJames H. Quillen College of Medicine
  16. 2000
    Most Intense Student AwardJames H. Quillen College of Medicine
  17. 1999
    Beta Beta Beta Honor Society for the Biological SciencesUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville
  18. 1998
    Historical Studies Honor SocietyUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville
  19. 1997
    Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville
  20. 1996
    MemberGolden Key International Honour Society
  21. 1993
    Order of the Gownsmen, Honor SocietyThe University of The South

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    MemberRheumatology Research Foundation
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberMyositis International Health & Research Collaborative Alliance (MIHRA)
  3. 2022 - present
    MemberInternational Myositis Assessments and Clinical Studies Group (IMACS) - Calcinosis Scientific Interest Group
  4. 2021 - 2023
    ChairInternational Myositis Assessment and Clinical Studies (IMACS) Group
  5. 2018 - 2021
    Vice ChairInternational Myositis Assessment and Clinical Studies (IMACS) Group
  6. 2017 - present
    ChairEducation Committee
  7. 2017 - present
    MemberRheumatology Executive Commitee
  8. 2014 - present
    MemberSIMEG Committee Member
  9. 2011 - 2015
    Associate Program DirectorRheumatology Fellowship Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  10. 2010 - 2014
    MemberDOM Education Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  11. 2010 - 2014
    MemberFaculty Recognition and Competence Committee
  12. 2010 - 2011
    Editorial Board MemberSpine Universe
  13. 2010 - present
    MemberEducation Council, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2010 - present
    MemberAssociation of Program Directors in Internal Medicine
  15. 2009 - 2017
    Rotation DirectorInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  16. 2009 - present
    MemberResearch Committee
  17. 2006 - 2008
    Participating PhysicianEnhance Medicine Moonlighting, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  18. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology
  19. 2004 - 2005
    MemberSociety of General Internal Medicine
  20. 2003 - 2008
    MemberMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  21. 2003 - 2008
    VolunteerMayo Outreach to Students and Teachers (MOST) Program, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  22. 2003 - 2008
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

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Research activities

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