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Robert M. Jacobson, M.D.

  1. Pediatrician

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

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    COVID-19 Vaccine Subject Matter Expert Group
  2. 2019 - present
    Minnesota HPV Strategic Planning Action Team
  3. 2017 - present
    Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  4. 2017 - present
    Immunizations and Vaccinations Knowledge Content Board
  5. 2016 - present
    Pediatric Prevention and Screening Knowledge Content Board
  6. 2015
    Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
  7. 2015 - present
    Alliance Cancer Cooperative Group Prevention Committee
  8. 2015 - 2023
    Minnesota Department of Health's Advisory Committee on Heritable and Congenital Disorders
  9. 2014 - present
    Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  10. 2014 - 2016
    Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  11. 2014 - present
    Pediatric Preventive Services Workgroup, Office of Population Health Management, Prevention Group
  12. 2014 - present
    ECH EPSDT Task Force, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  13. 2014 - present
    2015 SBM Annual Meeting Planning Committee, Society of Behavioral Medicine
  14. 2013 - present
    Society of Behavioral Medicine
  15. 2013 - present
    Population Health Science Special Interest Group, Society of Behavioral Medicine
  16. 2012 - 2014
    Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  17. 2012 - present
    The American Academy of Pediatrics-Minnesota Chapter
  18. 2011 - present
    Immunization Work Group, Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  19. 2011 - 2013
    Vaccine Hesitancy Subcommittee, Minnesota Immunization Practices Advisory Committee, Minnesota Department of Health
  20. 2011 - present
    Immunization Program, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  21. 2011
    The Jenner Society
  22. 2011 - present
    Mayo Physicians of Tomorrow, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  23. 2010 - present
    Institutional Self Study Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  24. 2010 - 2012
    Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  25. 2010 - present
    Executive Committee, Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  26. 2009 - 2011
    Pediatric Independent Multidisciplinary Program Stakeholders Group
  27. 2009
    ECH Operations Internet Site Task Force, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  28. 2009 - present
    Awards Committee, Section of Clinical Epidemiology, American Academy of Pediatrics
  29. 2009 - present
    Health Care Effectiveness and Outcome Research (HEOR) Study Section, Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  30. 2008 - present
    Mayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities
  31. 2008 - 2014
    Board of Directors, Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  32. 2008 - 2011
    Immunization Work Group, Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  33. 2008 - present
    Minnesota Academy of Pediatrics Foundation
  34. 2008 - present
    Board of Directors, Minnesota Academy of Pediatrics Foundation
  35. 2008 - present
    Scientific Advisory Board, International Medica Foundation
  36. 2008 - present
    Nominating Committee, Section of Clinical Epidemiology, American Academy of Pediatrics
  37. 2008 - present
    Gardasil Safety Review Committee, Southern California Permanente Medical Group
  38. 2007 - present
    Evidence-Based Pediatrics Special Interest Group, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  39. 2007
    Discovery Science and Experimental Medicine Subcommittee, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  40. 2007 - present
    Employee and Community Health Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  41. 2006 - present
    American Pediatric Society
  42. 2006 - present
    Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  43. 2006
    Mayo Clinic Rochester Search Committee for the Pediatric Medical Center Director, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  44. 2005 - present
    Partnership Medical Council, Health Partners
  45. 2004 - present
    Evidence-Based Pediatrics Special Interest Group, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  46. 2004 - 2005
    Department of Medical Genetics Chair Selection Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  47. 2004
    Medical Genetics Interim Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  48. 2004 - present
    Study Section for the Young Investigator Grants, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  49. 2003 - present
    Society for Pediatric Research
  50. 2002
    First Joint Conference Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesú and Mayo Clinic
  51. 2001 - present
    Pediatric Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  52. 2001 - present
    Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs
  53. 2001 - present
    International Pediatric Chairs Association
  54. 2000 - 2006
    Medical Department Chairs Forum, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  55. 2000 - 2002
    Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  56. 2000 - present
    Executive and Personnel Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  57. 2000 - 2004
    Pediatric Council Leadership Team, Mayo Clinic Pediatric Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  58. 2000 - 2001
    Anthrax Vaccine Reactogenicity and Adverse Effects Measurements Work Group, Anthrax Vaccine Safety and Efficacy Research Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  59. 2000 - 2001
    Anthrax Vaccine Safety and Efficacy Research Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  60. 2000 - 2001
    Anthrax Vaccine Reactogenicity and Adverse Effects Measurements Work Group, Anthrax Vaccine Safety and Efficacy Research Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  61. 2000 - present
    Resident Recruitment Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  62. 2000 - present
    Immunization Registry Task Force, Zumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  63. 1999 - 2000
    Leadership Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  64. 1999 - 2000
    Pediatric & Adolescent Research Resources, Mayo Intranet, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  65. 1999 - 2000
    Pediatric & Adolescent Research Resources, Mayo Intranet, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  66. 1999
    Lyme Disease Vaccine Work Group, Health Partners
  67. 1999
    Committee on Accreditation and Continuing Medical Education, Minnesota Medical Association
  68. 1999 - present
    CR20 Program, Clinical Research Subcommittee, Research Committee
  69. 1999 - present
    Society for Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research
  70. 1998 - 2011
    Immunization Work Group, Integrated Clinical Systems Incorporated
  71. 1998 - 2004
    Mayo Clinic Pediatric Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  72. 1998 - 2000
    Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  73. 1998 - 2000
    Pediatric Research Forum, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  74. 1998 - 2000
    Pediatric Research Forum, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  75. 1998 - 2000
    Scientific Advisory Committee, General Clinical Research Center
  76. 1998 - 2000
    Scientific Advisory Committee, General Clinical Research Center
  77. 1998 - 2000
    Working Group, General Clinical Research Center
  78. 1998 - 1999
    Chair's Advisory Council, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  79. 1998 - 1999
    Search Committee for Clinical Positions, Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  80. 1998 - 1999
    Search Committee for Clinical Positions, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  81. 1998 - 1999
    Task Force for Pediatric Department Identity and Integrity, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  82. 1998
    Operational Planning Group Work Group, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  83. 1998 - present
    Planning Committee, Pediatric Days Steering Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  84. 1998 - present
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  85. 1997 - 2000
    General Clinical Research Center
  86. 1997 - 1999
    Selection Committee for the Ray E. Helfer Award for Innovation in Pediatric Research, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  87. 1997 - 1998
    Search Committee for Pediatric Research Positions, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  88. 1997
    Nominating Committee, Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  89. 1997 - present
    Clinical Research Subcommittee, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  90. 1997 - present
    Integrated Clinical Systems Incorporated
  91. 1997 - present
    International Society for Vaccines
  92. 1996 - 1999
    Region VI, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  93. 1996 - 1997
    Chair Search Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  94. 1995 - 2000
    Ambulatory Pediatric Fellowship, Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  95. 1995 - 2000
    Ambulatory Pediatric Fellowship, Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  96. 1995 - 1997
    Community Prevention and Health Promotion Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  97. 1995 - present
    Cochrane Collaboration
  98. 1994 - 2000
    Research Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  99. 1994 - present
    Executive and Personnel Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  100. 1992 - 1995
    Sentinel Newsletter, Region VI, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  101. 1992 - present
    National Education Committee, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  102. 1992 - present
    Immunization Action Coalition/Hepatitis B Coalition
  103. 1991 - 1999
    Continuity Clinic Special Interest Group, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  104. 1991 - 1992
    Task Force of Immunizations, Department of Internal Medicine
  105. 1991 - present
    Mayo Regional Visiting Faculty Program
  106. 1991 - present
    American Academy of Pediatrics
  107. 1990 - 2000
    Pediatric Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  108. 1990 - 2000
    Research Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  109. 1990 - 1993
    Quality Assurance Subcommittee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  110. 1990 - 1991
    Quality Assurance Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  111. 1990 - 1991
    Management Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  112. 1990
    Task Force on Hospital Rotations, Education Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  113. 1990
    Education Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  114. 1990
    Task Force on Hospital Rotations, Education Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  115. 1990 - present
    Section of Clinical Epidemiology, American Academy of Pediatrics
  116. 1989 - 2001
    Pediatric Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  117. 1989 - present
    Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  118. 1989 - present
    Minnesota Medical Association
  119. 1989 - present
    Zumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  120. 1989 - present
    Region VI, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  121. 1989 - present
    Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  122. 1989 - present
    American Medical Association
  123. 1989 - present
    Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  124. 1989 - present
    Region VI, Academic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  125. 1987 - present
    American Academy of Pediatrics
  126.  
    Immunization Action Coalition/Hepatitis B Coalition
  127.  
    Scientific Committee, First Joint Conference Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesú and Mayo Clinic
  128.  
    Acute Respiratory Infections Group, Cochrane Collaboration
  129.  
    Vaccine Information Statements Work Group, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Publications

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Research activities

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