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Jeffrey J. Pasternak, M.D., M.S.

  1. Anesthesiologist

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  • Neuroanesthesia
  • Effects of central nervous system diseases on systemic physiology
  • Effects of systemic physiology on central nervous system well-being
  • Nitrous oxide use during neurosurgical procedures
  • Glycemic control in neurosurgical patients
  1. 2003
    FellowshipNeuro-Anesthesiology Fellowship, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  2. 2002
    ResidentAnesthesiology Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2002
    Chief Resident - AnesthesiologyAnesthesiology Residency Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1999
    Internship - Internal MedicineUMDNJ-University Hospital
  5. 1998
    MDNew Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
  6. 1992
    MS - Physical ChemistryUniversity of Michigan
  7. 1990
    BA - ChemistryRutgers University

Certifications

  1. 2003
    AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of Anesthesiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Educator of the YearSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  2. 2021
    Physician Educator of the Year - Nurse Anesthesia ProgramDepartment of Anesthesiology, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  3. 2020
    Article of the Month - "Perceived Benefits and Barriers to a Career in Neuroanesthesiology: A Pilot Survey of Anesthesiology Clinicians"Society for Neuroscience
  4. 2019
    Serving as principal mentor for Dr. Molly Herr who received the Mayo Clinic Department of Anesthesiology Mentored Career Development aWARDMayo Clinic in Rochester
  5. 2018
    Excellence in Teaching Recognition Mayo Clnic
  6. 2016
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  7. 2015
    Outstanding Physician/ScientistMayo School of Health Realted Sciences
  8. 2015
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  9. 2015
    Inducted in the Mayo Fellows Association Teacher Hall of FameMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  10. 2014
    Physician Clinician of the yearDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  11. 2014
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2014
    Physician Educator of the Year - Nurse Anesthesia ProgramDepartment of Anesthesiology, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  13. 2011
    Inclusion in Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and HealthcareMarquis Who's Who in America
  14. 2011
    Pasternak JJ, Lanier WL, Neuroanesthesiology Update 2011;23:67-99 was the top web-accessed article in the in the journal's history in 2011.Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology
  15. 2010
    Educator of the YearDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  16. 2008
    Manuscript voted one of the top 10 articles of 2008 exemplifying the mission of Anesthesiology (Anesthesiology 2008;108:568-79)Anesthesiology
  17. 2007
    Distinguished Educator of the Year Award, Elected by the StaffDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  18. 2006
    Teacher-of-the-YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  19. 2004
    Physician Educator of the YearNurse Anesthesia Program, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  20. 2003
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  21. 1998
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - 2021
    Chair - Bylaws Revision Task ForceSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  2. 2019 - present
    Member, MIR Safety Executive CouncilMayo Clinic in Rochester
  3. 2018 - 2019
    Immediate Past PresidentSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  4. 2018 - 2019
    Chair, Nominations CommitteeSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  5. 2018 - present
    Member, Nominations CommitteeSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  6. 2018 - present
    Member - Finance CommitteeSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  7. 2018 - present
    ChairAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists Neurotrack Education Committee
  8. 2017 - 2018
    PresidentSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  9. 2017 - present
    Asset Review CommitteeAmerican Board of Anesthesiology
  10. 2016 - 2017
    President-ElectSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  11. 2016 - present
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Anesthesiology
  12. 2015 - 2016
    Chair - Annual Meeting Planning CommitteeSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  13. 2015 - 2016
    Vice President for Scientific AffairsSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  14. 2015 - present
    Invited MemberAssociation of University Anesthesiologists
  15. 2014 - 2018
    Vice ChairAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists Neurotrack Subcommittee
  16. 2014 - 2015
    Secretary/TreasurerSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  17. 2014 - present
    Chair, Neuroanesthesiology Fellowship CommitteeMayo Clinic Fellowship in Neurosurgical Anesthesiology
  18. 2014 - 2018
    Member, Admissions Committee Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Residency Program
  19. 2013 - 2017
    Representative to the House of DelegatesSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  20. 2012 - 2014
    Chair, Scientific Affairs CommitteeSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  21. 2012 - 2013
    Task Force MemberAnesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
  22. 2012 - 2013
    Alternate Representative to the House of DelegatesSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  23. 2011 - 2014
    Director at LargeSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  24. 2010 - present
    Member, Clinical Practice CommitteeDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  25. 2010 - present
    Member, Clinical Practice Executive CommitteeDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  26. 2009 - present
    Member, Scientific Affairs CommitteeSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology anb Critical Care
  27. 2009 - present
    Member, Scientific Affairs CommitteeSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  28. 2008 - present
    Member, Curriculum CommitteeMayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Nurse Anesthesia Program
  29. 2005 - 2010
    Member, Research CommitteeDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  30. 2005 - present
    Member, Education CommitteeMayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Nurse Anesthesia Program
  31. 2004 - 2018
    Member, Education Committee Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Residency Program
  32. 2003 - 2009
    Member, Admissions Committee Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Residency Program
  33. 2003 - present
    Member, Admissions CommitteeMayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Nurse Anesthesia Program
  34. 2003 - present
    MemberSociety for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  35. 2002 - present
    MemberMinnesota Society of Anesthesiologists
  36. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists

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