Robert E. Sedlack, M.D., M.H.P.E.

  1. Gastroenterologist

Departments

  1. Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Robert E. Sedlack, M.D., M.H.P.Ed, is a consultant at the Mayo Clinic in the division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and an Assistant Professor of Medicine. He attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He subsequently spent 8 years as a medical officer in the U.S. Navy during which time he completed his internship and residency at San Diego and Portsmouth Naval Hospitals respectively as well as serving as a flight surgeon for a Navy airwing aboard two different aircraft carriers. Following his military service, he completed his Gastroenterology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He is board-certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Sedlack specializes in therapeutic endoscopic procedures for the treatment of diseases in the upper and lower GI tract. He has a masters degree in Medical Health Professions Education with research interests in endoscopy training outcomes for gastroenterology fellows.

  1. Colon polyps
  2. Esophageal foreign body
  3. Esophageal stricture
  4. Esophageal varices
  1. Colonoscopy
  2. Endoscopic biopsy
  3. Endoscopic mucosal resection
  4. Endoscopic procedure
  5. Esophageal dilation
  6. Esophageal stenting
  7. Gastrostomy tube placement
  8. Polypectomy
  9. Therapeutic endoscopy
  10. Upper endoscopy
  • Therapeutic endoscopy
  • Endoscopy education outcomes
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 2006
    MHPE - Masters in Health Professions EducationUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
  2. 2003
    Fellow - GastroenterologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  3. 2003
    ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1998
    Resident - Internal MedicinePortsmouth Naval Medical Center
  5. 1993
    Internship - Internal MedicineSan Diego Naval Hospital
  6. 1992
    MDGeorgetown University School of Medicine
  7. 1988
    BA - ChemistryUniversity of Southern California

Certifications

  1. 2003
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    Academy of Educational Excellence- Excellence in Curriculum Design and Assessment- Legacy LevelMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  2. 2018
    Named the J Edward Berk, Endowed Lecturer for the ASGE Plenary Session, DDW 2018American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  3. 2017
    Department of Medicine, Education Research Acheivement AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  4. 2016
    Distinguished Educator AwardAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  5. 2010
    Fellow - ASGEAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  6. 2007
    Thesis of the Year AwardUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
  7. 1998
    Virginia Winner, Associate Oral Presentation for ResearchAmerican College of Physicians
  8. 1998
    National Winner, Associate Abstract Competition for ResearchAmerican College of Physicians
  9. 1998
    National Winner, Associate Poster Presentation for ResearchAmerican College of Physicians
  10. 1985
    Fellowship Award for Predoctoral ResearchPsoriasis Foundation of America

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - 2024
    ChairASGE Education Curriculum and Competencies Council
  2. 2020 - 2021
    Co-ChairASGE Education Curriculum and Competencies Council
  3. 2019 - 2021
    ChairASGE Medical Simulation and Education Technology Committee
  4. 2019 - 2020
    Active MemberASGE Education Curriculum and Competencies Council
  5. 2016 - 2019
    ChairASGE Institute for Training & Technology Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  6. 2015 - present
    MemberCredentialing and Privileging Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2015 - 2020
    MemberFellowship Training Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2015 - 2016
    MemberASGE Institute for Training & Technology Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  9. 2014 - present
    MemberEndoscopy Practice Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2012 - 2014
    ChairASGE Assessment and Certification Task Force, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  11. 2011 - present
    Active MemberAssociation for Medical Education in Europe
  12. 2009 - 2015
    MemberASGE Training Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  13. 2008
    MemberGESAP VI Development Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy/American College of Gastroenterology
  14. 2005 - 2006
    MemberGESAP V Development Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy/American College of Gastroenterology
  15. 2005 - present
    Active MemberSociety for Medical Simulation
  16. 2004 - 2008
    MemberMayo Comprehensive Simulation Center Advisory Group, Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  17. 2004 - 2006
    MemberResearch and Innovations Subcommittee, Simulation Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  18. 2001 - present
    Active MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  19. 2001 - present
    FellowAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy