Biographical summary
Robert Earl Sedlack, M.D., M.H.P.E., is a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic care. Dr. Sedlack specializes in the evaluation and treatment of complex gastrointestinal conditions using state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques to improve outcomes and quality of life for his patients. He also serves as an associate professor with a strong commitment to medical education and training the next generation of gastroenterologists.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Therapeutic endoscopy
- Endoscopy education outcomes
- Palliative stent placement
- Large polyp mucosal resection
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2006
MHPE - Masters in Health Professions EducationUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
- 2003
Fellow - GastroenterologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2003
ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1998
Resident - Internal MedicinePortsmouth Naval Medical Center
- 1993
Internship - Internal MedicineSan Diego Naval Hospital
- 1992
MDGeorgetown University School of Medicine
- 1988
BA - ChemistryUniversity of Southern California
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2003
GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2019
Academy of Educational Excellence- Excellence in Curriculum Design and Assessment- Legacy LevelMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2018
Named the J Edward Berk, Endowed Lecturer for the ASGE Plenary Session, DDW 2018American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2017
Department of Medicine, Education Research Acheivement AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2016
Distinguished Educator AwardAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- 2010
Fellow - ASGEAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2007
Thesis of the Year AwardUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
- 1998
Virginia Winner, Associate Oral Presentation for ResearchAmerican College of Physicians
- 1998
National Winner, Associate Abstract Competition for ResearchAmerican College of Physicians
- 1998
National Winner, Associate Poster Presentation for ResearchAmerican College of Physicians
- 1985
Fellowship Award for Predoctoral ResearchPsoriasis Foundation of America
Professional memberships
- 2024 - 2026
MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, ASGE Budget and Finance Comittee
- 2021 - 2024
ChairASGE Education Curriculum and Competencies Council
- 2020 - 2021
Co-ChairASGE Education Curriculum and Competencies Council
- 2019 - 2021
ChairASGE Medical Simulation and Education Technology Committee
- 2019 - 2020
Active MemberASGE Education Curriculum and Competencies Council
- 2016 - 2019
ChairASGE Institute for Training & Technology Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2015 - present
MemberCredentialing and Privileging Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2015 - 2020
MemberFellowship Training Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2015 - 2016
MemberASGE Institute for Training & Technology Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2014 - present
MemberEndoscopy Practice Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2012 - 2014
ChairASGE Assessment and Certification Task Force, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2011 - present
Active MemberAssociation for Medical Education in Europe
- 2009 - 2015
MemberASGE Training Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2008
MemberGESAP VI Development Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy/American College of Gastroenterology
- 2005 - 2006
MemberGESAP V Development Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy/American College of Gastroenterology
- 2005 - present
Active MemberSociety for Medical Simulation
- 2004 - 2008
MemberMayo Comprehensive Simulation Center Advisory Group, Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 2004 - 2006
MemberResearch and Innovations Subcommittee, Simulation Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2001 - present
Active MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2001 - present
FellowAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Publications