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Walter B. Franz, III, M.D.

  1. Family Physician

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  1. 1982
    ResidentFamily Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1982
    Fellow - Family MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1981
    Resident - Family MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1978
    MDUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  5. 1974
    BA - ChemistryWilliam Jewell College

Certifications

  1. 1988
    Geriatric MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
  2. 1981
    Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2012
    Community Service AwardZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  2. 2009
    Combat Medical BadgeUS Army
  3. 2008
    Humanitarian AwardMayo Clinic Fellows Association
  4. 2006
    Preventative Med ConsultantUnited States Army
  5. 2005
    Highest Decoration - Bronze Star Medal (2) 2005, 2009US Army
  6. 2005
    Combat Action BadgeUS Army
  7. 2001
    Minority Service AwardMinnesota Medical Association
  8. 1998
    Distinguished Service AwardUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  9. 1995
    Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  10. 1995
    Teacher of the Year Hall of FameMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 1990
    Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  12. 1989
    Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  13. 1987
    Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  14. 1980
    Mead Johnson Residency Award for ExcellenceMead Johnson Co.
  15. 1978
    Cum LaudeUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  16. 1978
    Senior Memorial Award for Patient CareUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  17. 1978
    AOAUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  18. 1974
    Magna Cum LaudeWilliam Jewell College
  19. 1974
    American Chemistry Society Award for Outstanding Graduating Chemistry MajorWilliam Jewell College

Professional memberships

  1. 2014 - present
    Chair, Advisory CommitteeVeteran MERG
  2. 2014 - present
    ChairMilitary Medical Education Committee
  3. 2013 - present
    RepresentativeProgram of Undeserved Global Health
  4. 2010 - present
    Representative from MayoHICS Physician Representative Baldwin Site
  5. 2009 - 2011
    Board MemberAmerican Refugee Committee
  6. 2009 - 2010
    MemberDisaster Response Committee

Publications