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Nicole P. Sandhu, M.D., Ph.D.

  1. Internist

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Breast cancer
  1. 2004
    Resident - Internal Medicine Training. Research project with Dr. Thomas Spelsberg evaluating a novel factor produced by breast cancer cells. This molecule appears to inhibit osteoblast function.Mayo Clinic
  2. 2001
    MDUniversity of Minnesota Medical School - Twin Cities
  3. 1997
    PhDMolecular Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1997
    PhD - Molecular Biology: Isolated the gene for oviduct progesterone receptor binding factor from chicken and studied the regulatory elements of the gene in an avian model. Advisor: Dr. Thomas C. SpelsbergMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  5. 1990
    BS - Biological SciencesDePaul University

Certifications

  1. 2004
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2015
    Excellence in teachingMayo Clinic Department of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program
  2. 2013
    Cum Laude Award99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America
  3. 2013
    Academic Career Development AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  4. 2010
    Five-Star Outpatient Award Breast ClinicMayo Clinic
  5. 2010
    Diversity ChampionMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  6. 2010
    Time To PublishDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2009
    Top 20% of EducatorsDepartment of Internal Medicine
  8. 2009
    Five-Star Outpatient Award Breast ClinicMayo Clinic
  9. 2008
    Five-Star Outpatient Award Breast ClinicMayo Clinic
  10. 2007
    Career Development AwardMayo Clinic
  11. 2007
    Five-Star Outpatient Award Breast ClinicMayo Clinic
  12. 2004
    LeeAnn McCaffrey, M.D. Women in Medicine AwardAwarding Organization
  13. 1989
    Dean's ListDePaul University
  14. 1988
    Student Organization President AwardDePaul University
  15. 1988
    Golden Key National Honor SocietyDePaul University
  16. 1986
    Academic ScholarshipDePaul University
  17. 1985
    MemberNational Honor Society
  18. 1985
    Who's Who of American High School StudentsAwarding Organization
  19. 1984
    MemberNational Honor Society
  20. 1984
    Who's Who of American High School StudentsAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - 2020
    President- ElectAmerican Medical Women's Association
  2. 2017 - 2019
    Board MemberBoard of Directors, American Medical Women's Association
  3. 2017 - present
    Board of DirectorsAmerican Medical Women's Association
  4. 2016 - present
    Co-ChairAmerican Medical Women's Association
  5. 2015 - 2018
    ChairMembership Committee, American Medical Women's Association
  6. 2015
    MemberNational Consortium of Breast Centers
  7. 2014 - 2016
    MemberGovernance Committee, American Medical Women's Association
  8. 2014 - 2024
    DiplomateAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  9. 2013 - 2014
    ChairMembership Committee, American Medical Women's Association
  10. 2013 - 2019
    ChairBreast Cancer Task Force, American Medical Women's Association
  11. 2013 - present
    Co-ChairBreast Clinic Research Committee, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  12. 2013 - present
    ChairBreast Clinic Discharge Summary Task Force, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  13. 2012 - present
    Program DirectorGeneral Internal Medicine Fellowship, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2011
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  15. 2011 - present
    MemberSociety of General Internal Medicine (SGIM)
  16. 2010 - 2018
    MemberMembership Committee, American Medical Women's Association
  17. 2010
    MemberWomen's Health Research Program Executive Subcommittee, Office of Women's Health, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  18. 2009 - 2012
    Program DirectorWomens Health Fellowship (in Honor of Dr. Julie A. Abbott, MD), Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 2009 - 2011
    Scientist MemberInstitutional Review Board, Mayo Clinic Committees
  20. 2009 - present
    MemberOpportunities in Women's Health Research, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  21. 2009 - present
    MemberEducation Executive Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  22. 2009 - present
    MemberWomen's Health Executive Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  23. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
  24. 2009 - present
    MemberMedical Women's International Association
  25. 2008
    Associate MemberMayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities
  26. 2007 - present
    MemberBreast SPORE Research Core Group
  27. 2006 - 2009
    MemberPerformance Excellence Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  28. 2005 - present
    MemberBreast Health Center Operations Committee, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  29. 2005 - present
    MemberBreast Clinic Research Committee, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  30. 2004 - 2014
    DiplomateAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  31. 2004 - present
    MemberDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  32. 2004 - 2015
    MemberAmerican Society of Breast Disease
  33. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  34. 2004 - present
    MemberInternational Medical Sciences Academy
  35.  
    FacilitatorTranslational Research Advocacy Advisory Committee, Breast SPORE Research Core Group
  36.  
    MemberGeneral Internal Medicine Research Committee (GIMRC), Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

Publications

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Research activities

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