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William F. Young, Jr., M.D.

  1. Endocrinologist
  2. Chair, Endocrinology, Minnesota
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

William F. Young, Jr., M.D., is the Tyson Family Endocrinology Clinical Professor and Professor of Medicine in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA. He is the recipient of multiple education awards and is a past president of the Endocrine Society and past chair of the Division of Endocrinology at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Young's clinical focus is on adrenal gland disorders (e.g., primary aldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, incidentally discovered adrenal masses) and pituitary gland disorders (e.g., pituitary tumors). He has published more than 300 articles on endocrine hypertension and adrenal and pituitary disorders. Dr. Young has presented at more than 650 national and international meetings and he has been an invited visiting professor for more than 150 medical institutions.

  1. Acromegaly
  2. Adrenal cancer
  3. Adrenal incidentaloma
  4. Aldosteronoma
  5. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
  6. Cushing syndrome
  7. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
  8. Paraganglioma
  9. Pheochromocytoma
  10. Pituitary disorder
  11. Pituitary mass
  12. Pituitary tumor
  13. Prolactinoma
  14. Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome
  • Pituitary-Adrenal-Gonad Clinical Service Group: endocrine hypertension, pituitary and adrenal disorders
  • Primary Aldosteronism
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Paraganglioma
  • Cushing syndrome
  • Adrenal masses
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Types 1, 2A, and 2B
  • Pituitary tumors
  • Prolactinoma
  • Acromegaly
  1. 2008
    BS - Medical Writing and Editing certificate program - University of ChicagoUniversity of Chicago
  2. 1984
    ResidentEndocrinology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1984
    Fellow - Endocrinology/Metabolism Fellowship, Paul C. Carpenter M.D., Program Director. Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1984
    MSc - M.Sc. in Medicine, University of Minnesota, Richard M. Weinshilboum M.D., Thesis Advisor.University of Minnesota
  5. 1981
    Resident - Internal Medicine Residency, Gerald Weintraub M.D., Director. William Beaumont Hospital
  6. 1978
    MD - College of Human MedicineMichigan State University
  7. 1973
    BSc (Hons) - Fisheries and Wildlife and ZoologyMichigan State University

Certifications

  1. 1983
    Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1981
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    2024 Henry S. Plummer Distinguished Clinician Award: Honoring an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to excellence and an ongoing drive to improve and advance patient care.Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. 2019
    2019 Outstanding Leadership in Endocrinology Laureate Award from the Endocrine Society. Endocrine Society
  3. 2017
    2017 Delbert A. Fisher Research Scholar Award from the Endocrine Society for the 2017 Clark T Sawin Memorial History of Endocrinology LectureEndocrine Society
  4. 2016
    Alumni Inductee: Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society, Gamma Chapter, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, November 2, 2016.Alpha Omega Alpha
  5. 2013
    “Golden Gland Award”Florida Endocrine Society
  6. 2011
    “Outstanding Scholarly Physician Award” from the Endocrine Society. Presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the practice of clinical endocrinology in an academic setting.The Endocrine Society
  7. 2010
    Named Endowed Professorship: Tyson Family Clinical Endocrinology ProfessorNamed Professorship Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  8. 2010
    “The Sir Edward Albert Sharpey-Schafer Medal Lecture” at the 2010 British Endocrine Society MeetingBritish Endocrine Society
  9. 2008
    “The H. Jack Baskin, MD, Endocrine Teaching Award” – from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 2008American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  10. 2006
    “Distinction in Clinical Endocrinology Award” – American College of Endocrinology, 2006American College of Endocrinology
  11. 2004
    Mayo Clinic Rochester Endocrine Fellows: “The Endocrinology Teacher of the Year Award” – Mayo Clinic, 2004Mayo Clinic
  12. 2003
    “Distinguished Clinician Award” (a distinction given to no more than 4 clinicians annually) – Mayo Clinic, 2003Mayo Clinic
  13. 2001
    “Outstanding Faculty Member” -- Mayo Clinic School of CME – 2001Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  14. 1997
    Teacher of the Year - Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Fellows Association, Mayo Clinic – 1997Department of Internal Medicine
  15. 1993
    Outstanding Speaker Award, American Association for Clinical Chemistry - 1993Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
  16. 1984
    William H.J. Summerskill Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Foundation/Mayo Clinic - 1984 Department of Internal Medicine
  17. 1983
    Randall G. Sprague Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Subspecialty Trainee in Endocrinology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine - 1983 Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  18. 1975
    Outstanding Medical Student Research FellowMichigan Heart Association

Professional memberships

  1. 2016 - 2017
    Member, Global Strategy Task ForceEndocrine Society
  2. 2015 - 2016
    Co-Chair, Program Organizing CommitteeInternational Congress of Endocrinology
  3. 2014 - 2018
    Chair, ABIM Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism BoardAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  4. 2014 - 2018
    Member, ABIM CouncilAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  5. 2014 - 2018
    Chair, American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology Specialty Board, July 2014 – June 2018American Board of Internal Medicine
  6. 2014 - 2018
    Member, American Board of Internal Medicine CouncilAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  7. 2014 - 2017
    Member, Nominating CommitteeEndocrine Society
  8. 2014 - 2018
    Member, Executive CommitteeInternational Society of Endocrinology
  9. 2014 - 2017
    MemberNominating Committee, The Endocrine Society
  10. 2013 - 2019
    Member, Exam Committee for ABIM Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism BoardAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  11. 2013 - 2019
    Member, American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrine Exam CommitteeAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  12. 2013 - 2014
    Immediate Past-PresidentEndocrine Society
  13. 2013 - 2014
    MemberPrimary Aldosteronism Clinical Guidelines Task Force, The Endocrine Society
  14. 2012 - 2013
    PresidentEndocrine Society
  15. 2012 - 2013
    PresidentThe Endocrine Society
  16. 2012 - 2019
    MemberFaculty Development Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  17. 2012 - 2019
    MemberLeadership Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  18. 2012
    Ad Hoc Abstract ReviewerInternational Congress of Endocrinology/European Congress of Endocrinology
  19. 2011 - 2012
    President-electEndocrine Society
  20. 2011 - 2012
    President-ElectThe Endocrine Society
  21. 2008
    Chair, Nominating CommitteeEndocrine Society
  22. 2008
    ChairNominating Committee, The Endocrine Society
  23. 2007 - 2010
    Member, Science and Education CommitteeEndocrine Society
  24. 2007 - 2010
    Member, Nominating CommitteeEndocrine Society
  25. 2007 - 2012
    Member, Endocrine Board Review Committee--Adrenal SectionEndocrine Society
  26. 2007 - 2011
    Chair, Self Assessment CommitteeEndocrine Society
  27. 2007 - 2010
    ChairSelf-Assessment Steering Committee, The Endocrine Society
  28. 2007 - 2010
    MemberScience and Education Committee, The Endocrine Society
  29. 2007 - 2010
    MemberNominating Committee, The Endocrine Society
  30. 2007 - 2008
    Member, Primary Aldosteronism Clinical Guidelines Task ForceEndocrine Society
  31. 2007 - 2008
    MemberPrimary Aldosteronism Clinical Guidelines Task Force, The Endocrine Society
  32. 2007 - present
    MemberCouncil of Science Editors
  33. 2006 - 2007
    Chair, Annual Meeting Steering CommitteeEndocrine Society
  34. 2006 - 2007
    ChairAnnual Meeting Steering Committee, The Endocrine Society
  35. 2005 - 2018
    Member, Endocrine University® Program CommitteeAmerican College of Endocrinology (ACE)
  36. 2005 - 2007
    MemberContinuing Education Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  37. 2004
    Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Core Curriculum for Clinical HypertensionAmerican Society of Hypertension
  38. 2004
    MemberAd Hoc Committee on Core Curriculum for Clinical Hypertension, American Society of Hypertension
  39. 2003 - 2006
    Member, Board of DirectorsEndocrine Society
  40. 2003 - 2006
    Member, Clinical Guidelines CommitteeEndocrine Society
  41. 2003 - 2006
    Council MemberThe Endocrine Society
  42. 2003 - 2006
    MemberClinical Guidelines Committee, The Endocrine Society
  43. 2003
    Chair, Cardiovascular Endocrinology SessionEndocrine Society
  44. 2003
    Theme LeaderAnnual Meeting Steering Committee, The Endocrine Society
  45. 2002 - 2004
    Member, Annual Meeting Steering CommitteeEndocrine Society
  46. 2002 - 2003
    Co-Chair, Annual Meeting Steering CommitteeEndocrine Society
  47. 2002 - 2019
    MemberEndocrinology Executive Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  48. 2002 - 2007
    Member, Self-Assessment Steering CommitteeEndocrine Society
  49. 2002 - 2007
    MemberSelf-Assessment Steering Committee, The Endocrine Society
  50. 2002 - 2004
    Member, Meetings and Educational Programs CommitteeEndocrine Society
  51. 2002 - 2004
    MemberAnnual Meeting Steering Committee, The Endocrine Society
  52. 2002 - 2004
    MemberMeetings and Educational Programs Committee, The Endocrine Society
  53. 2002 - 2003
    Member, Special Professional Interests Task ForceEndocrine Society
  54. 2002 - 2003
    MemberSpecial Professional Interests Task Force, The Endocrine Society
  55. 2002 - 2003
    Co-ChairAnnual Meeting Steering Committee, The Endocrine Society
  56. 2002
    ChairClinical Endocrinology Update 2002, Adrenal/Hypertension Session, The Endocrine Society
  57. 2002
    ChairThe Endocrine Society Clinical Endocrinology Update-Adrenal Hypertension Session, The Endocrine Society
  58. 2002 - present
    FellowRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
  59. 2001 - 2002
    Member, Program CommitteeEndocrine Society
  60. 2001 - 2003
    Chair, Cardiovascular Endocrinology Task ForceEndocrine Society
  61. 2001 - 2003
    ChairCardiovascular Endocrinology Task Force, The Endocrine Society
  62. 2001 - 2002
    Chair, Curriculum Committee, Adrenal SectionAssociation of Program Directors in Endocrinology and Metabolism
  63. 2000
    MemberProgram Committee, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Annual Meeting
  64. 2000 - 2001
    MemberEndocrinologist Workforce Study Technical Advisory Panel
  65. 2000 - 2001
    ChairAdrenal Section, Adrenal Curriculum Committee, Association of Program Director and Metabolism, The Endocrine Society
  66. 2000 - 2001
    MemberEndocrinolgist Workforce Study Technical Advisory Panel, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  67. 2000
    ChairAdrenal Curriculum Committee, Association of Program Directors in Endocrinology and Metabolism
  68. 2000
    MemberProgram Committee, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  69. 1999 - 2000
    Member, Program CommitteeAmerican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  70. 1999 - 2008
    Ad Hoc Abstract ReviewerThe Endocrine Society
  71. 1999 - 2002
    Member, Clnical Affairs CommitteeEndocrine Society
  72. 1999 - 2002
    MemberClinical Affairs Committee, The Endocrine Society
  73. 1999 - 2000
    Publications Committee MemberAmerican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  74. 1999 - 2000
    MemberPublications Committee, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  75. 1996 - 1997
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  76. 1995
    Specialty ReviewerEndocrinology and Diabetes Medical Knowledge and Self-Assessment Program - Adrenal Section, American College of Physicians
  77. 1994
    Grant ReviewerVA Merit Review Application
  78. 1994 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Endocrinology
  79. 1994 - present
    Relevance ReviewerSubspecialty Board on Endocrinology, American Board of Internal Medicine
  80. 1993 - 2000
    Editorial Board MemberEndocrine Pathology
  81. 1993 - 1997
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  82. 1993 - 1996
    Member, Clnical Affairs CommitteePituitary Society Committee
  83. 1993 - 1996
    MemberClinical Affairs Committee, American Pituitary Society
  84. 1993 - 1995
    MemberAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  85. 1993 - 1995
    MemberCommittee for Examination on Recertification in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine
  86. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican Pituitary Society
  87. 1992 - present
    Founding MemberAmerican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  88. 1989 - 1992
    MemberSubcommittee on Subspecialty Training, Department of Internal Medicine
  89. 1989 - 1992
    DirectorClinical Endocrinology and Metabolism Training Program, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  90. 1989 - 1992
    MemberEndocrinology Executive Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  91. 1988 - 2009
    Co-DirectorMayo Clinic Endocrine Course
  92. 1988 - 1992
    ChairEducation Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  93. 1988 - 1992
    MemberEndocrinology Education Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  94. 1988 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  95. 1986 - present
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  96. 1985 - 1997
    DirectorEndocrine Testing Center, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  97. 1985 - 1995
    MemberInternational Society of Neuroendocrinology
  98. 1985 - 1993
    MemberInternational Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology
  99. 1985 - 1989
    ChairPituitary Adrenal and Gonads (PGA) Core group, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  100. 1985 - present
    Founding MemberAmerican Society of Hypertension
  101. 1985 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  102. 1985 - present
    MemberThe Endocrine Society
  103. 1985 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hypertension
  104. 1984 - 1990
    MemberAmerican Federation for Clinical Research
  105. 1984 - 1990
    MemberHigh Blood Pressure Research Council
  106. 1984 - 1989
    MemberEndocrinology Practice Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  107.  
    ReviewerEndocrine Pathology

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