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Stephen J. Swensen, M.D.

  1. Radiologist

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. CT scan
  • Chest and chest CT radiology
  1. 2004
    Masters - Medical Management; Mentor: Hugh C. Smith, M.D.H. John Heinz III School of Management, Carnegie Mellon University
  2. 1987
    Fellow - Pulmonary Radiology; Mentor: Robert D. Pugatch, M.D.Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  3. 1986
    Resident - Radiology; Mentor: Robert R. Hattery, M.D.Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 1982
    Fellow - Research Fellowship, Scheel Memorial Research Fund; Mentor: Charles Strother, M.D.University of Wisconsin, Madison
  5. 1981
    MD - Independent Study Program; Mentor: Glen W. Hartman, M.D.University of Wisconsin, Madison
  6. 1978
    BA - Honors Program; Mentor: Richard D. Swensen, Ph.D.University of Wisconsin, River Falls

Certifications

  1. 1986
    Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2014
    Diamond Quality Fellow Lifetime Achievement AwardMayo Clinic Quality Academy
  2. 2013
    Senior FellowInstitute for Healthcare Improvement
  3. 2012
    Pete Conrad Global Patient Safety AwardThe Conrad Foundation
  4. 2008
    Fellow (FACR)American College of Radiology
  5. 2008
    H. Leonard Warres LecturerUniversity of Maryland
  6. 2007
    14th Roger A. Berg LecturerUniversity of Michigan
  7. 2006
    FellowAmerican College of Radiology
  8. 2006
    39th Hampton LecturerMassachusetts General Hospital
  9. 2006
    79th Carman LecturerMinnesota Radiological Society
  10. 2005
    Distinguished Alumnus AwardUniversity of Wisconsin, River Falls
  11. 2003
    2003 Hounsfield AwardSociety of Computed Body Tomography and Magnetic Resonance
  12. 2003
    Computer World Honors CollectionTeraMEDICATM
  13. 2002
    2002 MIT Club of Wisconsin AwardTeraMEDICATM
  14. 2002
    Wisconsin eInnovate AwardTeraMEDICATM
  15. 2002
    McMillan Management ScholarMayo Clinic
  16. 2000
    Berg LecturerNIH Training Grant in Anesthesiology Site Visit Review Panel, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, National Institutes of Health
  17. 2000
    SCBT/MR Cum Laude AwardAwarding Organization
  18. 1997
    SCBT/MR Cum Laude AwardAwarding Organization
  19. 1995
    Mayo Clinic Individual Award for ExcellenceMayo Clinic
  20. 1994
    Picker Faculty Development ProgramAssociation of University Radiologists
  21. 1985
    McMillan FellowMayo Clinic
  22. 1985
    Executive Council AwardAmerican Roentgen Ray Society

Professional memberships

  1. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Physician Leadership
  2. 2013 - present
    MemberAcademy of Management
  3. 2013 - present
    ChairCommittee Review Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  4. 2012 - present
    MemberPhysician/Scientist Recruitment and Retention Work Group
  5. 2012 - present
    MemberDistinguished Educator Award Selection Committee, Department of Education Administration
  6. 2012 - present
    MemberCommitment to Safety Task Force, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  7. 2012 - present
    MemberCommittee Review Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  8. 2012 - present
    Ad Hoc MemberMayo Clinic Quality Care Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  9. 2012 - present
    ChairAAPC Task Force, Department of Education Administration
  10. 2012
    ChairCommitment to Safety Task Force, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  11. 2012 - present
    Ex-Officio MemberPersonnel Coordinating Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  12. 2011 - present
    Medical DirectorOffice of Leadership and Organization Development, Department of Education Administration
  13. 2011 - 2012
    Associate DeanOffice of Value, Education and Professional Development, Department of Education Administration
  14. 2011 - present
    MemberEngineering Coordination Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  15. 2011
    Co-ChairInstitute for Healthcare Improvement - 2011 National Forum
  16. 2011 - present
    MemberCulture of Safety Oversight Group, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  17. 2010 - 2012
    Board MemberStratis Health
  18. 2010 - 2012
    MemberMC-Hospital Practice Advisory Group (MC-HPAG), Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  19. 2010 - 2012
    MemberMC-Hospital Practice Core Group (MC-HPCg), Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  20. 2010 - 2012
    Ad Hoc MemberQuality Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  21. 2010 - present
    MemberManagement Team, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  22. 2009 - 2011
    MemberMayo Clinic Simulation Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  23. 2009
    Value ChairExecutive Operations Team - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  24. 2009
    MemberExecutive Operations Team - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  25. 2009 - present
    MemberCommittee Review and Appointment Group (CRAG), Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  26. 2009 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  27. 2009 - 2011
    MemberQuality Academy Advisor Group, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  28. 2009 - present
    MemberManage to Medicare Strategy Steering Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  29. 2008 - present
    MemberOPI Quality Steering Committee, Association of American Medical Colleges
  30. 2008 - 2010
    MemberExecutive Advisory Board, Joseph M. Juran Center for Leadership in Quality, Carlson School of Management
  31. 2008 - 2009
    MemberIntegration Council, Mayo Clinic Committees
  32. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Healthcare Executives
  33. 2007 - 2008
    MemberHealth for Life Expert Advisory Group on Clinical Integration, American Hospital Association
  34. 2007 - 2012
    MemberMayo Clinic Quality Care Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  35. 2007 - 2012
    MemberBoard of Directors, Luther Midelfort, Mayo Clinic Health System
  36. 2007 - 2011
    MemberU.S. Quality Council
  37. 2007 - 2009
    MemberQuality Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  38. 2007 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  39. 2007 - present
    Founder and MemberBig Sky Roundtable Group
  40. 2006 - 2007
    Member ex-officioEducation Technology Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  41. 2006 - 2008
    ChairQuality Improvement Committee, Radiological Society of North America
  42. 2006 - 2009
    MemberHealth Care Policy Group, Harvard/Kennedy School
  43. 2006 - 2008
    MemberStrategy Development Support Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  44. 2006 - 2007
    PresidentThe Fleischner Society
  45. 2006
    FellowAmerican College of Radiology
  46. 2006 - present
    MemberStrategy Development Support Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  47. 2005 - 2008
    MemberPublic Affairs Committee - State, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  48. 2004 - present
    MemberCPC Innovation Work Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  49. 2004 - 2009
    MemberManagement Oversight Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  50. 2004 - 2008
    MemberSun Valley Group
  51. 2004 - 2007
    Vice ChairMayo Clinic Information Technology Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  52. 2004 - 2007
    ChairQuality Oversight Committee, Department of Radiology
  53. 2004 - 2007
    MemberQuality Oversight Committee, Department of Radiology
  54. 2004 - 2007
    MemberQuality Metric Committee, American College of Radiology
  55. 2004
    Co-FounderSun Valley Group
  56. 2004 - present
    MemberMCR/MHS C-V Advisory Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  57. 2003
    MemberPatient Knowledge of Therapeutic Options Task Force, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  58. 2003 - 2006
    MemberExecutive Board, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  59. 2003 - 2004
    MemberPhysician Scientist Task Force, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  60. 2003 - 2004
    MemberAdministrative Committee of the Board, Mayo Clinic Committees
  61. 2003 - 2004
    ChairNominating Committee, Society of Thoracic Radiology
  62. 2003 - 2004
    MemberNominating Committee, Society of Thoracic Radiology
  63. 2003 - present
    MemberDoctors Mayo Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  64. 2002 - 2006
    MemberPublic Information Advisors Network, Radiological Society of North America
  65. 2002 - 2008
    MemberExecutive Committee, The Fleischner Society
  66. 2002 - 2007
    MemberMayo Clinic Information Technology Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  67. 2002 - 2004
    TreasurerThe Fleischner Society
  68. 2002 - 2003
    PresidentAmerican Society of Clinic Radiologists
  69. 2001 - 2007
    MemberBoard of Directors, TeraMEDICATM
  70. 2001 - 2003
    MemberRevenue Systems and Compliance Subcommittee - Rochester, Finance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  71. 2001 - 2003
    MemberRevenue Enhancement and Efficiency Group, Finance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  72. 2001 - 2003
    MemberEducation Fiscal Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  73. 2001 - 2002
    MemberFinance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  74. 2001 - present
    MemberEuropean Society of Thoracic Imaging
  75. 2000 - 2001
    ChairSearch Committee for Chair, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  76. 2000 - 2001
    MemberSearch Committee for Chair, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  77. 2000 - 2001
    ChairMembership Committee, The Fleischner Society
  78. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physician Executives
  79. 1999 - 2001
    MemberMembership Committee, The Fleischner Society
  80. 1999 - 2000
    PresidentSociety of Thoracic Radiology
  81. 1998 - 2006
    ChairDepartment of Radiology
  82. 1998 - 2006
    MemberDepartmental Chairs Meeting, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  83. 1998 - 2006
    MemberSociety of Chairmen of Academic Radiology Departments
  84. 1998 - 2006
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinic Radiologists
  85. 1998 - 2000
    ChairFilmless Feasibility Task Force, Department of Radiology
  86. 1998 - 2000
    MemberFilmless Feasibility Task Force, Department of Radiology
  87. 1998 - 1999
    President-ElectSociety of Thoracic Radiology
  88. 1997 - 2002
    MemberExecutive Committee, Society of Thoracic Radiology
  89. 1997 - 2001
    MemberIntersociety Commission, American College of Radiology
  90. 1997 - 1998
    ChairScholarship Committee, Department of Radiology
  91. 1997 - 1998
    ChairResident Complimented Meal Policy Task Force, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  92. 1997 - 1998
    MemberExecutive Committee, Digital Environment Committee, Department of Radiology
  93. 1997 - 1998
    MemberScholarship Committee, Department of Radiology
  94. 1997 - 1998
    MemberResident Complimented Meal Policy Task Force, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  95. 1997 - 1998
    SecretarySociety of Thoracic Radiology
  96. 1996 - 2007
    MemberThe Fleischner Society
  97. 1996 - 1998
    ChairInformation Management System Steering Group, Department of Radiology
  98. 1996 - 1998
    MemberInformation Management System Steering Group, Department of Radiology
  99. 1996 - 1998
    MemberDigital Environment Committee, Department of Radiology
  100. 1996 - 1998
    MemberInterstitial Lung Disease Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  101. 1996 - 1997
    ChairStrategic Planning Patient Care Committee, Department of Radiology
  102. 1996 - 1997
    MemberStrategic Planning Task Force, Department of Radiology
  103. 1996 - 1997
    MemberStrategic Planning Patient Care Committee, Department of Radiology
  104. 1996 - present
    MemberSociety of Computed Body Tomography and Magnetic Resonance
  105. 1995 - 1998
    Board MemberMayo Medical Imaging, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  106. 1995 - 1998
    MemberMayo Medical Imaging, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  107. 1995 - 1997
    MemberGraduate Education Committee - Medical & Laboratory Specialties, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  108. 1995 - 1997
    ChairTraining and Standards Committee, Society of Thoracic Radiology
  109. 1995 - 1997
    ChairSubcommittee on Training, Society of Thoracic Radiology
  110. 1995 - present
    MemberMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  111. 1994 - 2000
    MemberContinuous Improvement Council, Department of Radiology
  112. 1994 - 1998
    MemberBody CT Advisory Group, Department of Radiology
  113. 1994 - 1997
    MemberTraining and Standards Committee, Society of Thoracic Radiology
  114. 1994 - 1997
    MemberSubcommittee on Training, Society of Thoracic Radiology
  115. 1994 - 1997
    MemberAd Hoc Curriculum Committee, Association of Program Directors in Radiology
  116. 1994 - 1997
    MemberTask Force on Appropriateness Criteria: Expert Panel on Thoracic Imaging, American College of Radiology
  117. 1994 - 1996
    MemberLung Volume Reduction Surgery Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  118. 1994 - 1996
    ChairCardiopulmonary Residency Curriculum Committee, Society of Thoracic Radiology
  119. 1994 - 1996
    MemberCardiopulmonary Residency Curriculum Committee, Society of Thoracic Radiology
  120. 1994 - 1995
    MemberICU Uninterrupted Sleep Continuous Improvement Team, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  121. 1993 - 2014
    MemberAmerican College of Radiology
  122. 1993 - 1997
    MemberLiaison Committee with ABR, Association of Program Directors in Radiology
  123. 1993 - 1997
    MemberAssociation of Program Directors in Radiology
  124. 1992 - 2006
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Radiology
  125. 1992 - 1997
    ChairEducation Committee, Department of Radiology
  126. 1992 - 1997
    Program DirectorEducation Committee, Department of Radiology
  127. 1992 - 1997
    MemberFacilities, Equipment and Personnel Committee, Department of Radiology
  128. 1992 - 1994
    PresidentMayo Clinic Thoracic Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  129. 1990 - 1992
    MemberFourth Year Curriculum Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  130. 1990 - present
    MemberMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  131. 1990 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Chest Physicians
  132. 1989 - present
    MemberMinnesota Radiological Society
  133. 1989 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Chest Physicians
  134. 1988 - 1997
    MemberResident Advisor Program, Department of Radiology
  135. 1988 - 1994
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Radiology
  136. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  137. 1988 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  138. 1988 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  139. 1987 - 1997
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Radiology
  140. 1987 - present
    MemberDepartment of Radiology
  141. 1987 - present
    MemberSociety of Thoracic Radiology
  142. 1987 - present
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  143. 1986 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Thoracic Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  144. 1982 - 2013
    MemberRadiological Society of North America
  145. 1982 - 2007
    MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
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Publications

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Research activities

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