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Robert M. Jacobson, M.D.

  1. Pediatrician
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  • General pediatrics
  • Childhood and adolescent vaccines
  • Vaccine delivery, effectiveness and adverse consequences
  • Pediatric clinical epidemiology
  • Primary care
  • Parent education
  1. 1989
    Fellow - Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program in Clinical EpidemiologyYale University School of Medicine
  2. 1987
    Resident - PediatricsYale University School of Medicine
  3. 1987
    Special Clinical Scholar/Resident - Integrated Continuity Group (Training Program for Primary Care Pediatrics)Yale University School of Medicine
  4. 1986
    Chief Resident Associate - Chief Resident, Pediatric Primary Care CenterYale University School of Medicine
  5. 1985
    Internship - PediatricsYale University School of Medicine
  6. 1984
    MDUniversity of Chicago
  7. 1980
    BS - summa cum laude with highest honors in chemistryButler University

Certifications

  1. 1988
    PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Highly Cited ArticleMayo Clinic Proceedings
  2. 2022
    Robert Todd Duncan Alumni Achievement AwardButler University
  3. 2022
    The Walter Cook Professorship Lecture Distinguished EducatorMayo Clinic Pediatric Review
  4. 2020
    National Health Information SILVER AwardNational Health Information Awards
  5. 2019
    Pediatric Investigator of the Year Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  6. 2019
    Gold Award, Category "How To"Minnesota Media and Publishing Association
  7. 2018
    Distinguished Pediatric CareerDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  8. 2018
    Minnesota’s 2018 HPV Vaccine Is Cancer Prevention Champion! Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  9. 2017
    The Pediatric Days Distinguished EducatorMayo Clinic Pediatric Days
  10. 2015
    AJPM ‘Top Reviewer' Award American Journal of Preventive Medicine
  11. 2014
    Outstanding Chapter Award (Large Chapter) 2013American Academy of Pediatrics
  12. 2014
    Faculty of the Year AwardMayo School of Continuous Professional Development
  13. 2011
    CTSA Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities
  14. 2009
    Certificate of Appreciation for an Outstanding Rochester ProfessionalSomali Family Care and Redevelopment of Rochester, Minnesota
  15. 2009
    Excellence Award for ServiceMayo Clinic
  16. 2007
    Election into MembershipAmerican Pediatric Society
  17. 2004
    50 under 50 Inaugural Alumni HonoreeButler University
  18. 2003
    Certificate of Achievement for Dedicated Work on the Anthrax Vaccine Human Clinical TrialCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  19. 2003
    Election into MembershipSociety for Pediatric Research
  20. 2000
    Outstanding Contribution to Resident Education, Teacher Appreciation AwardPediatric Residency Program, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  21. 1997
    Outstanding Abstract Award WinnerEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
  22. 1996
    Pasteur Merieux-Connaught Award for Communicable Disease EpidemiologyInternational Society for Infectious Diseases
  23. 1995
    Excellence in Research Education AwardPrimary Care Research Methods & Statistics Conference
  24. 1993
    Paper of Greatest Interest to Family PracticeMinnesota Academy of Family Physicians
  25. 1993
    Winning Paper in the Medical Student CategoryMinnesota Academy of Family Physicians
  26. 1993
    Best Paper by a Student or ResidentNorthwestern Pediatric Society
  27. 1983
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  28. 1980
    Summa Cum Laude, Highest Honors in ChemistryButler University
  29. 1980
    Most Outstanding Male StudentButler University
  30. 1979
    National ChampionDelta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Omega National Debate Society
  31. 1978
    National Honor SocietyPhi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  32. 1978
    FellowshipPhi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    ChairCOVID-19 Vaccine Subject Matter Expert Group
  2. 2019
    Team MemberMinnesota HPV Strategic Planning Action Team
  3. 2017 - present
    Full MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center
  4. 2017 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
  5. 2017 - present
    MemberCancer Prevention & Control Program, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
  6. 2017 - present
    Co-ChairImmunizations and Vaccinations Knowledge Content Board
  7. 2016 - present
    MemberPediatric Prevention and Screening Knowledge Content Board
  8. 2015
    MemberPractice Committee, Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
  9. 2015 - present
    Committee MemberAlliance Cancer Cooperative Group Prevention Committee
  10. 2015 - 2027
    Committee MemberMinnesota Department of Health's Advisory Committee on Heritable and Congenital Disorders
  11. 2014 - present
    Liaison to the Center for the Science of Health Care DeliveryDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  12. 2014 - 2016
    Immediate Past PresidentMinnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  13. 2014 - present
    Physician MemberPediatric Preventive Services Workgroup, Office of Population Health Management, Prevention Group
  14. 2014 - present
    Invited GuestECH EPSDT Task Force, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  15. 2014 - present
    Member2015 SBM Annual Meeting Planning Committee, Society of Behavioral Medicine
  16. 2013 - present
    MemberSociety of Behavioral Medicine
  17. 2013 - present
    MemberPopulation Health Science Special Interest Group, Society of Behavioral Medicine
  18. 2012 - 2014
    PresidentMinnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  19. 2012 - present
    Nominations Committee, MemberThe American Academy of Pediatrics-Minnesota Chapter
  20. 2011 - present
    MemberImmunization Work Group, Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  21. 2011 - 2013
    MemberVaccine Hesitancy Subcommittee, Minnesota Immunization Practices Advisory Committee, Minnesota Department of Health
  22. 2011 - present
    Medical DirectorImmunization Program, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  23. 2011
    MemberThe Jenner Society
  24. 2011 - present
    PreceptorMayo Physicians of Tomorrow, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  25. 2010 - present
    MemberInstitutional Self Study Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  26. 2010 - 2012
    President-ElectMinnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  27. 2010 - present
    Member ex-officioExecutive Committee, Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  28. 2009 - 2011
    MemberPediatric Independent Multidisciplinary Program Stakeholders Group
  29. 2009
    MemberECH Operations Internet Site Task Force, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  30. 2009 - present
    MemberAwards Committee, Section of Clinical Epidemiology, American Academy of Pediatrics
  31. 2009 - present
    Study Section MemberHealth Care Effectiveness and Outcome Research (HEOR) Study Section, Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  32. 2008 - present
    Full MemberMayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities
  33. 2008 - 2014
    MemberBoard of Directors, Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  34. 2008 - 2011
    ChairImmunization Work Group, Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  35. 2008 - present
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Pediatrics Foundation
  36. 2008 - present
    MemberBoard of Directors, Minnesota Academy of Pediatrics Foundation
  37. 2008 - present
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, International Medica Foundation
  38. 2008 - present
    MemberNominating Committee, Section of Clinical Epidemiology, American Academy of Pediatrics
  39. 2008 - present
    MemberGardasil Safety Review Committee, Southern California Permanente Medical Group
  40. 2007 - present
    Co-ChairEvidence-Based Pediatrics Special Interest Group, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  41. 2007
    MemberDiscovery Science and Experimental Medicine Subcommittee, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  42. 2007 - present
    MemberEmployee and Community Health Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  43. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican Pediatric Society
  44. 2006 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  45. 2006
    MemberMayo Clinic Rochester Search Committee for the Pediatric Medical Center Director, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  46. 2005 - present
    MemberPartnership Medical Council, Health Partners
  47. 2004 - present
    MemberEvidence-Based Pediatrics Special Interest Group, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  48. 2004 - 2005
    MemberDepartment of Medical Genetics Chair Selection Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  49. 2004
    MemberMedical Genetics Interim Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  50. 2004 - present
    MemberStudy Section for the Young Investigator Grants, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  51. 2003 - present
    MemberSociety for Pediatric Research
  52. 2002
    MemberFirst Joint Conference Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesú and Mayo Clinic
  53. 2001 - present
    Director of Pediatric EBM RoundsPediatric Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  54. 2001 - present
    MemberAssociation of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs
  55. 2001 - present
    MemberInternational Pediatric Chairs Association
  56. 2000 - 2006
    MemberMedical Department Chairs Forum, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  57. 2000 - 2002
    Interim ChairDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  58. 2000 - present
    ChairExecutive and Personnel Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  59. 2000 - 2004
    MemberPediatric Council Leadership Team, Mayo Clinic Pediatric Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  60. 2000 - 2001
    ChairAnthrax Vaccine Reactogenicity and Adverse Effects Measurements Work Group, Anthrax Vaccine Safety and Efficacy Research Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  61. 2000 - 2001
    MemberAnthrax Vaccine Safety and Efficacy Research Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  62. 2000 - 2001
    MemberAnthrax Vaccine Reactogenicity and Adverse Effects Measurements Work Group, Anthrax Vaccine Safety and Efficacy Research Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  63. 2000 - present
    MemberResident Recruitment Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  64. 2000 - present
    MemberImmunization Registry Task Force, Zumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  65. 1999 - 2000
    MemberLeadership Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  66. 1999 - 2000
    WebmasterPediatric & Adolescent Research Resources, Mayo Intranet, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  67. 1999 - 2000
    MemberPediatric & Adolescent Research Resources, Mayo Intranet, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  68. 1999
    MemberLyme Disease Vaccine Work Group, Health Partners
  69. 1999
    MemberCommittee on Accreditation and Continuing Medical Education, Minnesota Medical Association
  70. 1999 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerCR20 Program, Clinical Research Subcommittee, Research Committee
  71. 1999 - present
    MemberSociety for Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research
  72. 1998 - 2011
    Workgroup MemberImmunization Work Group, Integrated Clinical Systems Incorporated
  73. 1998 - 2004
    MemberMayo Clinic Pediatric Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  74. 1998 - 2000
    Vice Chair for ResearchDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  75. 1998 - 2000
    ModeratorPediatric Research Forum, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  76. 1998 - 2000
    MemberPediatric Research Forum, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  77. 1998 - 2000
    Voting MemberScientific Advisory Committee, General Clinical Research Center
  78. 1998 - 2000
    MemberScientific Advisory Committee, General Clinical Research Center
  79. 1998 - 2000
    MemberWorking Group, General Clinical Research Center
  80. 1998 - 1999
    MemberChair's Advisory Council, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  81. 1998 - 1999
    MemberSearch Committee for Clinical Positions, Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  82. 1998 - 1999
    MemberSearch Committee for Clinical Positions, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  83. 1998 - 1999
    MemberTask Force for Pediatric Department Identity and Integrity, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  84. 1998
    MemberOperational Planning Group Work Group, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  85. 1998 - present
    MemberPlanning Committee, Pediatric Days Steering Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  86. 1998 - present
    MemberCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  87. 1997 - 2000
    Assistant Director of EducationGeneral Clinical Research Center
  88. 1997 - 1999
    MemberSelection Committee for the Ray E. Helfer Award for Innovation in Pediatric Research, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  89. 1997 - 1998
    MemberSearch Committee for Pediatric Research Positions, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  90. 1997
    MemberNominating Committee, Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  91. 1997 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerClinical Research Subcommittee, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  92. 1997 - present
    MemberIntegrated Clinical Systems Incorporated
  93. 1997 - present
    MemberInternational Society for Vaccines
  94. 1996 - 1999
    Co-ChairRegion VI, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  95. 1996 - 1997
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  96. 1995 - 2000
    Research AdvisorAmbulatory Pediatric Fellowship, Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  97. 1995 - 2000
    MemberAmbulatory Pediatric Fellowship, Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  98. 1995 - 1997
    MemberCommunity Prevention and Health Promotion Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  99. 1995 - present
    MemberCochrane Collaboration
  100. 1994 - 2000
    ChairResearch Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  101. 1994 - present
    MemberExecutive and Personnel Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  102. 1992 - 1995
    EditorSentinel Newsletter, Region VI, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  103. 1992 - present
    MemberNational Education Committee, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  104. 1992 - present
    MemberImmunization Action Coalition/Hepatitis B Coalition
  105. 1991 - 1999
    MemberContinuity Clinic Special Interest Group, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  106. 1991 - 1992
    MemberTask Force of Immunizations, Department of Internal Medicine
  107. 1991 - present
    MemberMayo Regional Visiting Faculty Program
  108. 1991 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  109. 1990 - 2000
    Director of Continuity ClinicPediatric Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  110. 1990 - 2000
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  111. 1990 - 1993
    MemberQuality Assurance Subcommittee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  112. 1990 - 1991
    MemberQuality Assurance Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  113. 1990 - 1991
    MemberManagement Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  114. 1990
    ChairTask Force on Hospital Rotations, Education Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  115. 1990
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  116. 1990
    MemberTask Force on Hospital Rotations, Education Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  117. 1990 - present
    MemberSection of Clinical Epidemiology, American Academy of Pediatrics
  118. 1989 - 2001
    Director of Journal ClubPediatric Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  119. 1989 - present
    FacultyMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  120. 1989 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  121. 1989 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  122. 1989 - present
    Institutional LiaisonRegion VI, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  123. 1989 - present
    MemberMinnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  124. 1989 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  125. 1989 - present
    MemberAcademic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  126. 1989 - present
    MemberRegion VI, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  127. 1987 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  128.  
    Advisory Board MemberImmunization Action Coalition/Hepatitis B Coalition
  129.  
    Co-ChairScientific Committee, First Joint Conference Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesú and Mayo Clinic
  130.  
    MemberAcute Respiratory Infections Group, Cochrane Collaboration
  131.  
    MemberVaccine Information Statements Work Group, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.