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Irene G. Sia, M.D., M.S.

  1. Infectious Disease Specialist
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Location

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. General infectious diseases
  1. 2000
    Diploma - Tropical Medicine and HygieneRoyal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
  2. 2000
    MSc - Tropical Medicine and International HealthLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London
  3. 1999
    Fellow - Infectious DiseasesMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1996
    Resident - Internal MedicineAlbert Einstein Medical Center
  5. 1994
    Internship - Internal MedicineAlbert Einstein Medical Center
  6. 1992
    Resident - Internal MedicineSanto Tomas University Hospital
  7. 1988
    InternshipSanto Tomas University Hospital
  8. 1987
    MDUniversity of Santo Tomas
  9. 1983
    BS - Biology AcceleratedUniversity of Santo Tomas

Certifications

  1. 1998
    Infectious DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2026
    Honoree, Celebrating Tenacity and Impact in Clinical Practice Excellence - Department of Medicine - Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MinnesotaMayo Clinic Rochester
  2. 2025
    Mayor's Medal of Honor, Champion of Diversity AwardCity of Rochester
  3. 2023
    Mayo Clinic Department of Medicine 2023 Diversity and Inclusion Award Mayo Clinic Rochester
  4. 2022
    TB Achievement AwardMayo Model of Care
  5. 2016
    Laureate AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  6. 2016
    2016 Olmsted County Public Health Award, Mayo TB Staff Outstanding Partnership AwardOlmsted County Public Health
  7. 2015
    Cierny Memorial AwardMusculoskeletal Infection Society
  8. 2013
    DOM Career Development Time for Scholarly PhysiciansDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  9. 2012
    Kong Hua School Outstanding Alumni AwardKong Hua School
  10. 2012
    Outstanding Community Involvement AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  11. 2010
    Meritorious Service AwardMinnesota Medical Association, Minority and Cross-Cultural Affairs Committee
  12. 2008
    Career Development Time for Scholarly Physicians AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  13. 2008
    Mayo Award of Excellence - Community Caring AwardMayo Awards for Excellence
  14. 2006
    Community Success ProgramSouthern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Hawthorne Health, Town Hall Meeting
  15. 2005
    Medicine Innovation and Development System AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  16. 2002
    Scholarly Clinician AwardMayo Clinic in Rochester
  17. 2002
    New Investigator AwardMayo Clinic Rochester
  18. 1999
    Mayo Foundation ScholarMayo Foundation
  19. 1992
    Outstanding Poster Presentation - Annual Convention for the Philippine Medical AssociationSanto Thomas University Hospital
  20. 1992
    Best Research Paper - Annual Convention for the Philippine College of PhysiciansSanto Thomas University Hospital
  21. 1992
    Award of Excellence – Clinical ResearchPhilippine College of Physicians
  22. 1988
    Most Outstanding InternSanto Thomas University Hospital
  23. 1988
    Best Paper, Annual Interns' Paper PresentationSanto Thomas University Hospital
  24. 1988
    Merit Award for Outstanding Performance, Philippine Medical Board ExaminationSanto Thomas University Hospital
  25. 1987
    Pope Leo XIII Communitarian AwardUniversity of Santo Tomas
  26. 1987
    Benemeritus - Faculty of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Santo Tomas
  27. 1983
    Cum Laude, College of ScienceUniversity of Santo Tomas

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - 2026
    MemberMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  2. 2022 - 2024
    MemberCommunity Engagement Work Group, Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research
  3. 2022
    MemberMayo Clinic Academic Appointments and Promotions Committee
  4. 2021 - present
    Co-Investigator and Project LeadCenter for Chronic Disease Reducction and Engagement Across Minnesota (C2DREAM)
  5. 2021 - present
    MemberHealth Excellence Action Network (HEAN)
  6. 2020 - 2021
    Co-ChairCenter for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research
  7. 2020 - 2021
    MemberCenter for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research
  8. 2020
    Co-LeaderMayo Clinic Enterprise SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Task Force
  9. 2020 - present
    MemberEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
  10. 2019 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 2019
    MemberCenter for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health
  12. 2019
    Invited MemberNational Institutes of Health (U.S.)
  13. 2017 - 2026
    MemberDepartment of Medicine, Division of PHIDOM (Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine)
  14. 2017 - 2020
    Co-LeaderDepartment of Medicine, Division of PHIDOM (Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine)
  15. 2017 - 2025
    MemberDepartment of Medicine, Division of PHIDOM (Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine)
  16. 2017 - 2025
    MemberDepartment of Medicine, Division of PHIDOM (Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine)
  17. 2017 - 2025
    ChairDepartment of Medicine, Division of PHIDOM (Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine)
  18. 2017 - 2025
    ChairDepartment of Medicine, Division of PHIDOM (Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine)
  19. 2017 - 2025
    Diversity LeaderDepartment of Medicine
  20. 2017 - 2025
    MemberMayo Clinic
  21. 2016 - 2017
    ChairDepartment of Medicine, Division of PHIDOM (Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine)
  22. 2016 - present
    MemberEngage in Equity Think Tank
  23. 2015 - 2022
    ConsultantOlmsted County Public Health TB Clinic
  24. 2014 - 2015
    MemberMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  25. 2014 - present
    FellowInfectious Diseases Society of America
  26. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Public Health Association
  27. 2009 - 2013
    MemberMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  28. 2009
    MemberMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  29. 2008 - 2009
    MemberSociety of Teachers of Family Medicine
  30. 2008 - 2010
    MemberCTSA Research Resources Executive Committee
  31. 2007 - 2008
    Medical DirectorMayo Medical School Rochester Advocacy for Community Health
  32. 2006 - 2008
    MemberCommunity-Campus Partnerships for Health
  33. 2004 - present
    Founder and Principal InvestigatorRochester Healthy Community Partnership (RHCP)
  34. 2002 - 2025
    MemberDepartment of Medicine, Division of PHIDOM (Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine)
  35. 2001 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association, Zumbro Valley Medical Association
  36. 2001 - present
    MemberDepartment of Medicine, Division of PHIDOM (Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine)
  37. 2001 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association, American Medical Association
  38. 2000 - 2018
    MemberDepartment of Medicine, Division of PHIDOM (Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine)
  39. 2000 - 2008
    MemberAmerican Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  40. 2000 - present
    MemberDepartment of Medicine, Division of PHIDOM (Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine)
  41. 2000 - present
    MemberDepartment of Medicine, Division of PHIDOM (Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine)
  42. 2000 - present
    FellowRoyal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  43. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of Medical Specialties
  44. 1997 - present
    MemberInfectious Diseases Society of America
  45. 1996 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  46. 1996 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  47. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  48. 1992
    MemberPhilippine Medical Association
  49. 1990
    Associate FellowPhilippine College of Physicians
  50. 1986 - 1987
    PresidentMedical Students' Group, Medical Missions, Inc.
  51. 1986 - 1987
    Board of DirectorsMedical Missions, Inc.
  52. 1985 - 1986
    TreasurerMedical Students' Group, Medical Missions, Inc.
  53. 1984 - present
    Lifetime MemberMedical Missions, Inc.

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Research activities

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