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Bobbi S. Pritt, M.D.

  1. Microbiologist
  2. Pathologist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Bobbi S. Pritt, M.D., is a Pathologist and Clinical Microbiologist with specialty interests in parasitic and vector-borne infections, and the pathology of infectious diseases. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Developing and deploying state-of-the-art tests for detecting parasites, vector-borne bacteria and viruses from human clinical samples.
  • Examining histology and cytology preparations for evidence of infection.
  • Detecting and characterizing novel parasitic and vector-borne pathogens.
  • Partnering with patient-facing providers to deliver personalized patient care.

The clinical assays that are developed by Dr. Pritt and her team are available to patients at Mayo Clinic and through Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Pritt is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. She authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals on the topics of clinical microbiology and the pathology of infectious diseases.

Parasitic and vector-borne diseases, pathology of infectious diseases, advanced molecular diagnostics.

  1. 2008
    MSc - Highest distinctions; Medical Parasitology; Research: Prevalence and Diversity of Entamoeba moshkovskii in HumansLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London
  2. 2007
    ResidentClinical Microbiology-MD, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2007
    Fellow - Clinical MicrobiologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2006
    Resident - 5-Year Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Combined ProgramUniversity of Vermont Medical Center
  5. 2001
    MDUniversity of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

Certifications

  1. 2007
    Medical MicrobiologyAmerican Board of Pathology
  2. 2006
    Anatomic & Clinical PathologyAmerican Board of Pathology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Award for Research or Leadership in Clinical Microbiology, 2024American Society for Microbiology
  2. 2023
    Inspector Recognition 2022College of American Pathologists
  3. 2022
    Excellence in Presentation: Advancement in Molecular Diagnosis in Infectious DiseasesChinese Centre for Health Protection, Infection Control Branch
  4. 2022
    IDSA Featured EducatorInfectious Disease Society of America
  5. 2020
    President's Honors AwardCollege of American Pathologists (CAP)
  6. 2020
    Distinguished Patient Care AwardCollege of American Pathologists (CAP)
  7. 2019
    2019 Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year, Clinical PathologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  8. 2019
    Mayo Clinic-Karolinska Institutet Travel Award. "Global Pathology Education: Taking Pathways to the Next Level"The Mayo Clinic-Karolinska Institutet Collaboration
  9. 2018
    Distinguished Educator, 2018Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  10. 2018
    Legacy (Highest) LevelMayo Clinic Academy of Educational Excellence
  11. 2018
    Excellence in Teaching AwardCollege of American Pathologists (CAP)
  12. 2017
    2017 Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year, Clinical PathologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  13. 2016
    Early Achievement AwardThe University of Vermont College of Medicine
  14. 2016
    2016 Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year, Clinical PathologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  15. 2013
    DLMP Innovation & Leadership Award in Education - Consultant 2013Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  16. 2013
    Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year Award, Clinical PathologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  17. 2012
    Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year, Clinical PathologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  18. 2010
    Mayo Fellows Association Teacher of the Year, Clinical PathologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  19. 2009
    Patrick Buxton Award and Medal for best student in ParasitologyLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
  20. 2009
    Highest DistinctionsLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
  21. 1994
    Summa cum LaudeState University of New York College at Geneseo

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    GovernorCollege of American Pathologists Foundation
  2. 2022 - present
    MemberMidwest Executive Operations Team
  3. 2022 - present
    Vice ChairCollege of American Pathologists Council on Informatics and Pathology Innovation
  4. 2022 - present
    GuestAmerican Board of Pathology Test Development and Advisory Committee (TDAC) Clinical Pathology Standards Setting Committee
  5. 2022 - 2023
    MemberCollege of American Pathologists Finance Committee
  6. 2022
    MemberMidwest Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  7. 2022
    MemberCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Pediatric Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology working Group
  8. 2022 - present
    SecretaryOfficers and Councilors
  9. 2022 - present
    GovernorCollege of American Pathologists
  10. 2022 - present
    MemberCollege of American Pathologists Information Technology Leadership Committee
  11. 2021 - 2023
    MemberLaboratory Test Stewardship Committee
  12. 2021 - 2022
    Vice ChairDLMP Finance Committee
  13. 2021 - present
    Secretary-electOfficers and Councilors
  14. 2021 - 2023
    Sit WithMidwest Space Committee
  15. 2020 - present
    MemberMinnesota State Smart Testing Strategy Advisory Committee
  16. 2019 - 2020
    Vice ChairCollege of American Pathologists, Microbiology Committee
  17. 2019 - 2020
    LeadResident In-Service Exam Committee/ Microbiology Section, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  18. 2019 - 2020
    Member - Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis SubcommitteeU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Tick-borne Diseases Working Groups
  19. 2019 - present
    SecretaryBinford-Dammin Society of Infectious Disease Pathologists
  20. 2018 - 2019
    CouncilorOfficers and Councilors
  21. 2018 - 2019
    RepresentativeMayo Clinic Education Committee
  22. 2018 - 2019
    Member - Lyme Diagnostics SubcommitteeU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Tick-borne Diseases Working Groups
  23. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Parasitologists
  24. 2017 - 2020
    ChairMicrobiology Resource Committee, College of American Pathologists
  25. 2016 - 2022
    ChairDLMP Leadership and Management Course
  26. 2016 - 2017
    ChairBinford-Dammin Society of Infectious Disease Pathologists
  27. 2015 - 2016
    MemberAmerican Society for Microbiology - Microbe Planning Committee
  28. 2014 - 2015
    MemberRickettsiology Working Group, Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) Committee
  29. 2014 - 2023
    MemberDLMP Leadership Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  30. 2014 - 2023
    ChairDLMP Education Oversight Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  31. 2014 - 2021
    ChairDLMP Graduate Medical Education Comittee
  32. 2014 - 2016
    MemberDLMP Executive Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  33. 2013 - 2020
    Question WriterResident In-Service Exam Committee/ Microbiology Section, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  34. 2013 - 2023
    MemberPathology Residency, Clinical Competency Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  35. 2013 - 2015
    MemberASTMH Tropical Medicine Exam Working Group
  36. 2013 - 2015
    MemberASTMH Update Course Working Group
  37. 2013 - 2014
    ChairDLMP Knowledge Sharing Sub-Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  38. 2012 - 2013
    MemberCDC Parasitic Diseases Diagnostic Program - Blue Ribbon Panel
  39. 2012 - present
    MemberDLMP Pathology Residency Recruitment Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  40. 2011 - 2013
    Work-group MemberCollege of American Pathologists, Transformation Program Office Steering Committee
  41. 2011 - 2016
    Co-ChairDLMP Leadership and Management Course
  42. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  43. 2009 - 2024
    MemberCollege of American Pathologists, Council on Scientific Affairs
  44. 2009 - 2014
    MemberMicrobiology Resource Committee, College of American Pathologists
  45. 2007
    MemberCollege of American Pathologists, Residents Forum
  46. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Microbiology
  47. 2004 - present
    MemberBinford-Dammin Society of Infectious Disease Pathologists
  48. 2003 - 2005
    MemberCollege of American Pathologists, Internet Editorial Board
  49. 2003 - present
    MemberUnited States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
  50. 2001 - present
    MemberCollege of American Pathologists
  51. 1995 - 2009
    MemberCollege of American Pathologists, Electronic Media Coordinating Committee
  52. 1994 - 2009
    MemberCollege of American Pathologists, Information Science and Technology Committee

Publications

Research activities

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