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Thomas R. Hellmich, M.D.

  1. Emergency Pediatrician

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Emergency care
  • Pediatric emergency medicine
  • Education for medical students, residents
  • Pediatric simulation
  • Quality improvement & patient safety
  • Patient satisfaction
  1. 2004
    MBA - Medical Group Management (emphasis: physician leadership, quality/safety)University of St. Thomas
  2. 1992
    Fellow - Pediatric Emergency MedicineChildren's Hospital of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin
  3. 1990
    Chief ResidentChildren's Hospital of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin
  4. 1989
    Internship/Residency - Pediatric Internship and ResidencyChildren's Hospital of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin
  5. 1986
    InternshipGood Samaritan Hospital, Medical College of Wisconsin
  6. 1984
    MDIndiana University School of Medicine
  7. 1980
    BA - ZoologyDePauw University

Certifications

  1. 1994
    Pediatric Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    Favorite Faculty AwardMayo Clinic Emergency Medicine
  2. 2018
    Pediatric Residency Favorite Faculty AwardDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  3. 2017
    Faculty of the YearMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  4. 2017
    December Lecturer of the MonthDepartment of Pediatrics
  5. 2017
    Quality Improvement Project - Management of Status Epilepticus in Children Quality Improvement Gold ProjectMayo School of Continuous Professional Development
  6. 2016
    Emergency Medicine Quarterly Faculty Recognition Award (Total Number of Pediatric Patients per Shift) Quarter 3, 2016Mayo Clinic, Department of Emergency Medicine
  7. 2016
    The Distinguished Emergency Medicine Clinician Award for 2015Mayo Clinic, Department of Emergency Medicine
  8. 2016
    Emergency Medicine Quarterly Faculty Recognition Award (Total Number of RVU's Per Shift -Pediatrics) Quarter 1, 2016 Department of Emergency Medicine
  9. 2015
    Emergency Medicine Quarterly Faculty Recognition Award (Total Number of Pediatric Patients) Quarter 4 2015Department of Emergency Medicine
  10. 2015
    Emergency Medicine Quarterly Faculty Recognition Award (RVUs Per Shift - EM-Pediatrics) Quarter 1 2015Department of Emergency Medicine
  11. 2014
    Emergency Medicine Quarterly Faculty Recognition Award (RVUs Per Shift) Quarter 1 2014Department of Emergency Medicine
  12. 2014
    Emergency Medicine Quarterly Faculty Recognition Award, Total Number of Patients Seen (EM-Pediatrics) Quarter 4 2014Department of Emergency Medicine
  13. 2012
    2013 Teacher of the Year, Department of Emergency MedicineMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  14. 2012
    Top Doctors, Pediatric Emergency MedicineMinneapolis-St. Paul Magazine
  15. 2009
    The Disparity Leadership Program Award for Class of 2008-2009Massachusetts General Hospital, Disparities Solution Center
  16. 2007
    Selected for Health Care Disparity Leadership workshopMassachusetts General Hospital
  17. 2006
    Professional Staff, Board of Director's Quality Outstanding Achievement AwardChildren's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  18. 2006
    Top Doctors, Pediatric Emergency MedicineMinneapolis-St. Paul Magazine
  19. 2004
    Top Doctors, Pediatric Emergency MedicineMinneapolis-St. Paul Magazine
  20. 2003
    Elected "Chief of Staff"Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  21. 2000
    Top Doctors, Pediatric Emergency MedicineMinneapolis-St. Paul Magazine
  22. 1989
    Selected Chief ResidentMedical College of Wisconsin
  23. 1985
    Jack Sty Outstanding Pediatric Intern AwardMedical College of Wisconsin

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - present
    MemberAssociation of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
  2. 2018 - present
    MemberDepartment Chairs
  3. 2018 - present
    MemberEmergency Medicine Specialty Council
  4. 2018 - present
    MemberLeadership and Development; Chairs Roundtable
  5. 2017 - present
    MemberDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Recruitment Committee
  6. 2016 - present
    Co-coordinator/FacilitatorStatus Epilepticus Quality Project, Department of Emergency Medicine
  7. 2016 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Location Services Subcommittee (Tagging and Tracking)
  8. 2016 - present
    ParticipantPatient Rooming & Triage Workgroup, Department of Emergency Medicine
  9. 2015
    ParticipantEmergency Department Dismissal Education, Quality Projects, Department of Emergency Medicine
  10. 2014
    ParticipantKano Analysis: What Do Patients Really Want R/T ED Provider Understanding and Care, Quality Projects, Department of Emergency Medicine
  11. 2014
    ParticipantTIME to Go: Making the Discharge Flow Process in the ED Efficient and Effective
  12. 2014 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine
  13. 2014 - present
    Medical DirectorClinical Engineering Learning Lab
  14. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Emergency Physicians
  15. 2014 - 2017
    Advisor to StudentsAdvisory Program, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  16. 2013 - 2014
    ChairWelcome/Registration Work Group, Department of Emergency Medicine
  17. 2012 - 2017
    MemberMayo Clinic Department of Emergency Medicine Peer Review Committee
  18. 2012 - 2014
    ChairED Patient Advisory Council, Department of Emergency Medicine
  19. 2012 - 2014
    ChairPatient Satisfaction Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine
  20. 2012 - present
    MemberContinuous Quality Improvement Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine
  21. 2012 - present
    MemberPractice Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine
  22. 2011 - 2013
    MemberMinnesota Teen Safe Driving Coalition, Minnesota Safety Council
  23. 2011 - 2012
    Medical DirectorPediatric Advanced Life Support, University of Minnesota/Amplatz Children's Hospital
  24. 2011 - 2012
    Vice ChairClinical Service Unit Board, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota/Amplatz Children's Hospital
  25. 2010 - 2013
    MemberMN Childhood Injury Prevention Planning Group, Minnesota Safety Council
  26. 2010 - 2012
    Co-DirectorEmergency Medical Services for Children, University of Minnesota/Amplatz Children's Hospital
  27. 2010 - 2012
    MemberPediatric Residency Interview and Selection Committee, University of Minnesota/Amplatz Children's Hospital
  28. 2010 - 2012
    Co-ChairCreating Culture Executive Committee, University of Minnesota/Amplatz Children's Hospital
  29. 2010 - 2012
    MemberInterior Design Program Advisory Board, University of Minnesota College of Design, University of Minnesota/Amplatz Children's Hospital
  30. 2010 - 2012
    Site DirectorPediatric Emergency Medicine On-line Classroom, University of Minnesota/Amplatz Children's Hospital
  31. 2010 - 2012
    DirectorPediatric Emergency Medicine Resident Education, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Minnesota/Amplatz Children's Hospital
  32. 2010 - 2011
    LeadPhysician Creating Culture Subgroup Committee, University of Minnesota/Amplatz Children's Hospital
  33. 2010 - 2011
    MemberClinical Service Unit Board, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota/Amplatz Children's Hospital
  34. 2009 - 2012
    LeadClinical Quality Improvement Committee, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Minnesota/Amplatz Children's Hospital
  35. 2007 - 2009
    Medical DirectorSimulation Program, Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  36. 2007 - 2009
    Board of DirectorsChildren's Physician Network
  37. 2007 - 2009
    Board of DirectorsChildren's Physicians Network
  38. 2007 - 2009
    Board of DirectorsCornerHouse (Interagency Child Abuse Evaluation and Training Center)
  39. 2004 - 2009
    Medical DirectorEmergency Services, Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  40. 2004 - 2009
    ChairHealth Information Management Committee, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  41. 2004 - 2009
    ChairResuscitation Committee, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  42. 2004 - 2009
    Board of DirectorsMinnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  43. 2003 - 2009
    MemberEmployed Physician Advocacy of Children's Hospital Group (EPOCH), Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  44. 2003 - 2004
    Medical DirectorPatient Safety, Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  45. 2003 - 2004
    MemberRegulatory & Accreditation Steering Committee, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  46. 2003 - 2004
    MemberAccess Steering Committee, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  47. 2003 - 2004
    Chief of Staff, Professional StaffChildren's Hospital & Clinics of Minnesota
  48. 2002 - 2004
    MemberInformational Technology Steering Committee, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  49. 2002 - 2004
    MemberEnvironmental Assessment Steering Committee, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  50. 2001 - 2004
    MemberBoard of Directors, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  51. 1999 - 2008
    MemberPatient Safety Steering Committee, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  52. 1998 - 2006
    Executive Committee, Professional StaffChildren's Hospital & Clinics of Minnesota
  53. 1997 - 2003
    ChairEmployed Physician Advocacy of Children's Hospital Group (EPOCH), Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  54. 1997 - 1998
    MemberCulture Building Committee, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  55. 1997
    FounderEmployed Physician Advocacy of Children's Hospital Group (EPOCH), Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  56. 1996 - 2000
    DirectorEmergency Department Quality Improvement, Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  57. 1994 - 2000
    ChairAdolescent Committee, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  58. 1993 - 2000
    DirectorPediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship, Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  59. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics

Publications

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