Biographical summary
Rafid Mustafa, M.D., is a consultant neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurology at Mayo Clinic. He specializes in neurohospitalist medicine and the care of patients with acute neurologic disorders. He has national interests in graduate medical education, curriculum innovation, quality improvement, and healthcare operations. Dr. Mustafa's academic work includes research in neurologic complications of systemic disease, quality improvement, patient safety, and medical education. Through his clinical, educational, and leadership roles, he is committed to improving patient outcomes, advancing medical education, and optimizing healthcare delivery.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Hospital Neurology
- Neuroimaging
- Neurology Education
- Quality Improvement
- High-value Care
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2022
Mayo Clinic ScholarProgram in Clinical Effectiveness, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- 2022
Mayo Clinic ScholarProgram for Educators in Health Professions, Harvard Macy Institute
- 2021
ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2017
MDIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2013
BS - Chemical Engineering, BiologyPurdue University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2026
A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2025
Excellence in Teaching AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2025
Emerging Leaders ProgramAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2024
Excellence in Teaching AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2024
Neurology Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows' Association
- 2023
Excellence in Teaching AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2023
Neurology Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows' Association
- 2022
QI Innovation AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2021
Enhanced Resident Leadership ProgramAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2020
Chief ResidentDepartment of Neurology
- 2020
Delegate to the 2020 International Headache AcademyAmerican Headache Society
- 2017
Alpha Omega Alpha Harikiran Vasu AwardIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2017
Medical Student Prize for Excellence in NeurologyAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2016
Sledd Cunnison Scholarship Indiana University School of Medicine
- 2016
Glenn and Marianna Irwin ScholarshipIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2015
Class of 1968 - Marvin A. Evens and Larry G. Hitchcock ScholarshipIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2014
Dr. E. B. Rinker ScholarshipIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2014
Dr. Calvin H. and Mary Tower English ScholarshipIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2014
Vernon C. and Hazel Kidny ScholarshipIndiana University School of Medicine
- 2013
John Clarence Lottes Outstanding Senior AwardSchool of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University
- 2012
Stephen Craig Outstanding Junior AwardSchool of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University
- 2010
James Earl Sutherland Memorial ScholarshipSchool of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University
- 2009
Trustees ScholarshipPurdue University
Professional memberships
- 2025 - 2026
Finance Committee - ChairNeurohospitalist Society
- 2024 - 2026
TreasurerNeurohospitalist Society
- 2023 - present
MemberUtilization Review Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 2023 - 2024
ChairRegulatory Opportunities, Connecting Rochester Executive Transformation for Excellence (CREaTE), Midwest Clinical Practice Committee
- 2023 - present
MemberDepartment of Neurology, Residency Program, Recruitment Committee
- 2023 - present
Quality Measures Subcommittee - MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2023 - present
Advanced Practice Provider Education Committee - Co-ChairNeurohospitalist Society
- 2022 - present
Board of DirectorsNeurohospitalist Society
- 2022 - present
Annual Meeting Planning Committee - MemberNeurohospitalist Society
- 2022 - present
Patient Flow OfficerMayo Clinic Hospital Leadership Team
- 2021 - present
Faculty AdvisorDepartment of Neurology, Residency Program, Quality Improvement Committee
- 2021 - present
ChairDepartment of Neurology, Quality Committee
- 2020 - present
MemberDepartment of Neurology, Residency Program, Curriculum Committee
- 2020 - present
MemberDepartment of Neurology, Residency Program, Education Committee
- 2020 - present
MemberDepartment of Neurology, Hospital Practice Committee
- 2020 - present
MemberNeurohospitalist Society
- 2019 - 2021
ChairDepartment of Neurology, Residency Program, Quality Improvement Committee
- 2019 - 2021
Resident ChairDepartment of Neurology, Residency Program, Recruitment Committee
- 2019 - present
MemberDepartment of Neurology, Residency Program, Wellness Committee
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2015 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Publications
Research activities