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Amer N. Kalaaji, M.D., Ph.D.

  1. Dermatologist
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota | Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Melanoma
  • Clinical dermatology
  • Clinical immunodermatology
  • Immunofluorescence interpretation
  • Cytokine therapy for melanoma
  1. 1999
    ResidentImmunodermatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1999
    Fellow - ImmunodermatologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  3. 1998
    Chief Resident - DermatologyHenry Ford Hospital
  4. 1998
    Resident - DermatologyHenry Ford Hospital
  5. 1993
    Internship - Comprehensive Internship Internal MedicineToronto General Hospital
  6. 1992
    MDUniversity of Toronto School of Medicine
  7. 1988
    Graduate SchoolDepartment of Pathology, University of Toronto
  8. 1986
    BScUniversity of Toronto

Certifications

  1. 2001
    Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological ImmunologyAmerican Board of Dermatology
  2. 1998
    DermatologyAmerican Board of Dermatology

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    2020 Mayo Clinic Experience Award - Top PerformerMayo Clinic Health System in Cannon Falls
  2. 2021
    2020 Mayo Clinic Experience Award - Top PerformerMayo Square Minneapolis
  3. 2005
    Elected by peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America®Best Doctors, Inc.
  4. 2000
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2000
    CR20 Award for Transitional Research on Cytokine Therapy for MelanomaMayo Clinic
  6. 1998
    Certificate of Achievement Award for Outstanding ResidentDepartment of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital
  7. 1987
    Open FellowshipUniversity of Toronto
  8. 1987
    Highest Standing amongst graduate students on Pathology Oral examAwarding Organization
  9. 1987
    Representative for PathologySchool of Graduated Studies
  10. 1986
    BSC Honor's DegreeUniversity of Toronto
  11. 1981
    T.H. Gardner AwardAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2009 - present
    Division of Dermatopathology and Cutaneous Immunopathology, Department of Dermatology
  2. 2007 - 2009
    Association of Professors of Dermatology
  3. 2004 - 2005
    Immunofluorescence Primer, Department of Dermatology
  4. 2004 - 2005
    Immunofluorescence Primer, Department of Dermatology
  5. 2003 - 2009
    Education Committee, Department of Dermatology
  6. 2003 - 2009
    Dermatology Residents Selection Process, Department of Dermatology
  7. 2003 - 2009
    Graduate Education Committee, Department of Dermatology
  8. 2003 - 2004
    Education Subcommittee on Revision of Core Curriculum, Department of Dermatology
  9. 2003 - present
    Education Committee, Department of Dermatology
  10. 2003 - present
    Dermatology Residents Selection Process, Department of Dermatology
  11. 2002 - 2008
    Hawaii Derm Research Travel Award Committee, Department of Dermatology
  12. 2002
    Industry Relations Task Force, Department of Dermatology
  13. 2002
    Immunodermatology Core Group, Department of Dermatology
  14. 2002
    Industry Relations Task Force, Department of Dermatology
  15. 2002 - present
    Immunodermatology Core Group, Department of Dermatology
  16. 2001
    Basic Science Course, Department of Dermatology
  17. 2001
    Basic Science Course, Department of Dermatology
  18. 2001
    Society for Investigative Dermatology
  19. 2001 - present
    Clinical Operations Group, Department of Dermatology
  20. 2000 - 2009
    Dermatology Residents Selection Process, Department of Dermatology
  21. 2000 - 2002
    Dermatology Residents Selection Process, Department of Dermatology
  22. 2000 - 2002
    Education Committee, Department of Dermatology
  23. 2000
    Minnesota Dermatological Society Meeting, Department of Dermatology
  24. 2000
    Minnesota Dermatological Society Meeting, Department of Dermatology
  25. 2000
    Continued Improvement Strategy Task Force, Department of Dermatology
  26. 2000
    Minnesota Dermatological Society Meeting, Department of Dermatology
  27. 2000
    Dermatology Accreditation Process, Department of Dermatology
  28. 2000 - present
    Education Committee, Department of Dermatology
  29. 2000 - present
    Research Committee, Department of Dermatology
  30. 1999 - 2000
    Education Subcommittee on Revision of Core Curriculum, Department of Dermatology
  31. 1997 - 1998
    Patient Care Team System, Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital
  32. 1997 - 1998
    Open Access System Implementation Committee, Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital
  33. 1997 - 1998
    Education Committee, Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital
  34. 1997 - 1998
    Guest Speaker Series, Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital
  35. 1997
    House Staff Council, Henry Ford Hospital
  36. 1997
    Michigan Dermatological Society Meeting at Henry Ford Hospital
  37. 1995 - present
    American Medical Association
  38. 1995 - present
    American Academy of Dermatology
  39. 1992 - 2002
    Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons
  40. 1992 - 1996
    Ontario Medical Association
  41.  
    Medical and Laboratory Specialties Foundation Meetings, Graduate Education Committee, Department of Dermatology
  42.  
    Hawaii Derm Research Travel Award Committee, Department of Dermatology
  43.  
    Division of Dermatopathology and Cutaneous Immunopathology, Department of Dermatology

Publications

Research activities

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