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Michele Y. Halyard, M.D.

  1. Radiation Oncologist

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Breast cancer
  2. Head and neck cancer
  • Skin cancer, breast cancer and head and neck cancer treatment
  • Cancer in minority populations
  • Quality of life research
  • Cancer symptom control research

Current Roles:

  • Professor of Radiation Oncology
  • Past Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology
  • Suzanne Hanson Poole Vice Chair, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Dean Arizona Campus
  • Member of Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Health Outcomes Committee and Radiation Oncology Committee
  1. 1989
    ResidentRadiation Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1989
    Fellow - Radiation OncologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1987
    Resident - Radiation OncologyHoward University Hospital
  4. 1984
    MD - 6 year accelerated programHoward University Hospital
  5. 1982
    BS - ZoologyHoward University

Certifications

  1. 1989
    Radiation OncologyAmerican Board of Radiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2020
    InducteeArizona Women's Hall of Fame
  2. 2018
    Most Influential Woman in ArizonaAZ Business Magazine
  3. 2017
    Most Influential Woman in ArizonaAZ Business Magazine
  4. 2014
    2014 Community Celebrating Diversity Champion AwardCity of Scottsdale
  5. 2013
    Diversity and Inclusion AwardMayo Clinic Arizona
  6. 2013
    Outstanding Leadership in Medicine AwardMaricopa County NAACP
  7. 2012
    Health Community Service AwardAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  8. 2002
    Program FellowExecutive Leadership in Academic Medicine
  9. 2001
    Award for Outstanding Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Course DirectorMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  10. 1997
    Women of Distinction AwardCrohn's and Colitis Foundation, Arizona Chapter
  11. 1996
    Tribute to Women Award, Scientist/Researcher CategoryYWCA
  12. 1991
    Best Speaker AwardClinical Reviews, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  13. 1988
    2nd place prize in the Radiology Residents' CompetitionKodak
  14. 1984
    Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society, Gamma ChapterHoward University
  15. 1984
    Award for Scholarship AchievementAmerican Medical Women's Association
  16. 1984
    Granady Student Award for Internal MedicineAwarding Organization
  17. 1984
    Student Award for Clinical Excellence in PsychiatryAwarding Organization
  18. 1984
    Frederick M. Drew Student Award for Outstanding Performance in Radiation TherapyAwarding Organization
  19. 1984
    Scholarship Award of Auxiliary to MedicoChirurgical Society of District of Columbia
  20. 1982
    Graduation, Summa Cum LaudeHoward University
  21. 1982
    Phi Beta Kappa, Gamma ChapterHoward University
  22. 1980
    Summer Student Research AwardNational Institutes of Health

Professional memberships

  1. 2020
    ChairDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  2. 2020 - present
    MemberCommittee on Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, American Society for Radiation Oncology
  3. 2020 - present
    MemberGender Ad Hoc Working Group, American Society for Radiation Oncology
  4. 2020 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Guidelines Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  5. 2019 - present
    FellowAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology
  6. 2019
    ChairDavid E Rogers Award Selection Committee, American Association of Medical Colleges
  7. 2019 - present
    ChairAnnual Meeting Panel Patient Reported Outcomes Track, American Society for Radiation Oncology
  8. 2018 - 2019
    LeadFaculty Accreditation, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  9. 2018 - 2019
    MemberCommunications Strategy Task Force, International Society for Quality of Life
  10. 2018 - 2019
    MemberDavid E Rogers Award Selection Committee, American Association of Medical Colleges
  11. 2017 - 2019
    ChairLiaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Steering Committee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  12. 2016 - 2018
    Vice ChairAnnual Meeting Panel Patient Reported Outcomes Track, American Society for Radiation Oncology
  13. 2015 - 2016
    Interim DeanMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  14. 2015 - 2016
    MemberCouncil of Deans, American Association of Medical Colleges
  15. 2015
    MemberCenter for Clinical Translational Science (CCaTS)- Scientific reviewer for Community Health Assessment and Improvement Measures Program
  16. 2015
    ReviewerCancer Control and Prevention Pilot Program Award Proposal, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  17. 2015 - present
    MemberAnnual Meeting Scientific Committee, American Society for Radiation Oncology
  18. 2015 - present
    MemberAnnual Meeting Panel Patient Reported Outcomes Track, American Society for Radiation Oncology
  19. 2014 - 2015
    Physician ChampionSilver Project, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  20. 2013 - 2016
    MemberEducation Finance Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  21. 2013
    MemberMCA Master Plan 2025 Task Force, Mayo Clinic Arizona Task Forces
  22. 2013 - 2016
    Vice ChairEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  23. 2013 - 2016
    Vice ChairOperating Team Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  24. 2013 - present
    Vice DeanMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  25. 2013 - present
    Dean, Arizona CampusMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  26. 2013 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  27. 2013 - 2014
    Associate Medical DirectorDepartment of Development
  28. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Medical Colleges
  29. 2012 - 2013
    MemberCancer Center Research Subcommittee, Research Operations Management Team, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  30. 2012 - 2016
    MemberDiversity and Inclusion Oversight Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  31. 2012 - 2013
    MemberResearch Operations Management Team, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  32. 2012 - present
    Abstract ReviewerPatient Reported Outcomes Track, American Society for Radiation Oncology
  33. 2011
    MemberMayo Clinic Leadership Council for Alumni Philanthropy
  34. 2011 - 2015
    MemberHealth Services Research Outcomes Steering Committee, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
  35. 2011 - present
    MemberRadiation Therapy Oncology Group
  36. 2011 - 2017
    MemberBreast Committee, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  37. 2011 - 2013
    MemberMayo Clinic in Arizona Site Liaison, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  38. 2011 - present
    MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  39. 2011 - 2017
    Vice ChairHealth Outcomes Committee, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  40. 2011 - 2014
    MemberACR Methodology Subcommittee, American College of Radiology
  41. 2011 - 2013
    Principal InvestigatorMayo Clinic in Arizona Site, North Central Cancer Treatment Group
  42. 2010 - present
    MemberInternal Scientific Advisory Committee, Mayo Clinic Breast SPORE, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  43. 2010 - 2013
    ChairCoordinating Committee for Continuing Education Activities, Education Committee, Department of Education Administration
  44. 2010 - 2011
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons Oncology Group
  45. 2010 - 2011
    Vice ChairPatient Reported Outcomes & QQL Committee, North Central Cancer Treatment Group
  46. 2010 - 2011
    MemberMembership Committee, North Central Cancer Treatment Group
  47. 2009 - 2017
    MemberAmerican College of Radiology
  48. 2009 - 2014
    MemberExpert Panel on Radiation Oncology, Breast Committee, American College of Radiology
  49. 2009 - 2011
    MemberRadiation Oncology Committee, American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
  50. 2008 - 2013
    Medical DirectorOffice of Staff Services, Division of Human Resources, Department of Administration
  51. 2008 - 2013
    MemberCoordinating Committee for Continuing Education Activities, Education Committee, Department of Education Administration
  52. 2008
    MemberFinance Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  53. 2007 - 2008
    ChairQOL in Clinical Practice Interest Group, International Society for Quality of Life
  54. 2005 - 2008
    MemberEducation Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  55. 2005
    Interim Physician LeaderIntegrative Medicine Program, Mayo Clinic Arizona Task Forces
  56. 2005 - present
    MemberQOL in Clinical Practice Interest Group, International Society for Quality of Life
  57. 2004 - 2011
    LiaisonQuality of Life Research, Breast Cancer Program, North Central Cancer Treatment Group
  58. 2004 - 2011
    Scientific CoordinatorRadiation Oncology - Breast Cancer, North Central Cancer Treatment Group, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester
  59. 2004 - 2011
    MemberScientific Liaison Breast Committee, North Central Cancer Treatment Group
  60. 2004 - 2006
    MemberDiversity Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  61. 2004
    MemberMarketing Steering Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  62. 2004
    MemberMarketing Steering Committee
  63. 2003 - 2014
    Vice Chair for ResearchDepartment of Radiation Oncology
  64. 2003 - 2005
    Sit With MemberNominating Committee, Board of Trustees - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  65. 2003 - present
    MemberInternational Society for Quality of Life
  66. 2002 - 2006
    MemberCareer and Leadership Development Subcommittee, Personnel Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  67. 2002 - 2005
    MemberDevelopment Committee, Board of Trustees - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  68. 2002 - 2004
    MemberFoundation Finance Committee, Division of Mayo Financial Services, Department of Foundation Finance
  69. 2002 - 2003
    Advisory Group FellowSociety of Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine
  70. 2002
    MemberPhysician Leadership Advisory Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  71. 2002
    ChairGovernance Task Force Mayo Foundation
  72. 2002
    AdvisorELUM, Society of Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine
  73. 2001 - 2014
    MemberSociety of Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine
  74. 2001 - 2004
    MemberCancer Center Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  75. 2001 - 2004
    MemberCancer Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  76. 2001 - 2002
    Advisory Board MemberExecutive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM)
  77. 1999 - 2004
    ChairCareer & Leadership Development Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  78. 1998 - 2002
    ChairCancer Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  79. 1998 - 2002
    MemberAudit Committee, Board of Trustees - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  80. 1998 - 2000
    MemberFoundation Issues Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  81. 1998 - 2000
    ChairLiaison Committee, Mayo Group Practices
  82. 1998 - 1999
    Vice ChairBoard of Governors, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  83. 1997 - 2005
    MemberMayo Foundation Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  84. 1997 - 2005
    MemberBoard of Trustees - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  85. 1997 - 2000
    MemberCorporate Compliance Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  86. 1997 - 1999
    ChairOperational Planning Group, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  87. 1997 - 1998
    MemberFacilities Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  88. 1997 - 1998
    Co-ChairFacilities Integration Task Force, Mayo Clinic Arizona Task Forces
  89. 1997
    ChairDermatology Chair Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  90. 1996 - 2003
    MemberBoard of Governors, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  91. 1996 - 2001
    MemberPersonnel Committee, Board of Governors, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  92. 1996 - 2001
    ChairDepartment of Radiation Oncology
  93. 1996 - 2001
    MemberPersonnel Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  94. 1996 - 1997
    MemberExecutive Committee, Arizona Radiology Society
  95. 1996
    MemberDevelopment of the Mayo Clinic-Scottsdale Center for Women's Health Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  96. 1995 - 2011
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  97. 1995 - 1996
    ChairpersonPersonnel Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  98. 1994 - 1996
    Physician CoordinatorFor Your Health Series
  99. 1993 - 1994
    SpokespersonUsing Animals in Research, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  100. 1992 - 1996
    MemberClinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  101. 1992 - 1994
    ChairpersonEqual Opportunities Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  102. 1990 - 1995
    Quality Assurance CoordinatorDepartment of Radiation Oncology
  103. 1990 - 1994
    MemberEqual Opportunities Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  104. 1990 - 1994
    MemberDiversity Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  105. 1990 - 1993
    Educational CoordinatorDepartment of Radiation Oncology
  106. 1990 - 1993
    MemberRadiation Safety Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  107. 1990 - present
    MemberMaricopa County Medical Society
  108. 1989 - present
    MemberPhoenix Chapter of the Links, Inc.
  109. 1989 - present
    MemberPhoenix Chapter of the Links, Inc.; Health Committee
  110. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  111. 1984 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  112. 1984 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  113. 1984 - present
    MemberRadiology Section, National Medical Association
  114. 1984 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology
  115. 1982 - present
    MemberPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society

Publications

See my publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.