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Colin West, MD, Internal Medicine, Rochester, MN

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Internal Medicine Rochester, MN

Professor of Medicine, Medical Education, and Biostatistics Mayo Clinic

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  • Office

    200 1st St Sw
    Rochester, MN 55905
    Phone+1 507-284-2511

Summary

  • Dr. Colin West is an internal medicine physician based in Rochester, MN. A consultant at Mayo Clinic and trained at the University of Iowa's College of Medicine, Dr. West holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. in Biostatistics. His areas of expertise encompass evidence-based medicine, biostatistics, medical education, and professional burnout. He has numerous publications on these topics in well-respected journals. Over his career, he has been recognized for his work, earning awards from the University of Iowa College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic. Dr. West also serves as Medical Director of Employee Well-Being at Mayo Clinic.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2004
  • University of Iowa
    University of IowaPh.D., Biostatistics, 1995 - 1999
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1999
  • University of Iowa
    University of IowaM.S., Biostatistics, 1992 - 1995
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonB.S., Mathematics, Cum Laude, 1985 - 1992
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonB.S., Statistics, Cum Laude, 1985 - 1992
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonB.S., Zoology, Cum Laude, 1985 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Alumnus Award University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 2014
  • Top 10% Reviewer Commendation Journal of Graduate Medical Education, 2013
  • Excellence in Research Award Mayo Clinic Division of General Internal Medicine, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Burnout, Depression, Career Satisfaction, and Work-Life Integration by Physician Race/Ethnicity  
    Tait D Shanafelt, Colin P West, Mickey T Trockel, Liselotte N Dyrbye, JAMA Network Open
  • Resilience and Burnout Among Physicians and the General US Working Population  
    Colin P West, Liselotte N Dyrbye, Christine Sinsky, Tait D Shanafelt, JAMA Network Open
  • The Educational Innovations Project (EIP)-Association between residency program participation and medical education publications  
    Thomas KG, Halvorsen AJ, West CP, Warm EJ, Vasilias J, Reynolds EE, Frohna JG, McDonald FS, Am J Med, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • How to conduct rigorous studies of doctors' wellbeing across the continuum from student to physician in practice.
    West CP, Shanafelt TD, International Conference on Physician Health, London, England, 9/16/2014
  • Resilience to depression and burnout among medical students: the role of coping style and social support.
    Thompson G, McBride R, West CP, Halaas GW, Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Annual Meeting, Milan, Italy, 9/1/2014
  • Differential risk of myocardial infarction and stroke in bipolar disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Prieto ML, Cuellar-Barboza AB, Bobo WV, Roger VL, Bellivier F, Leboyer M, West CP, Frye MA, Biol Psychiatry, 5/1/2014
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Lectures

  • "Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine" 
    5/1/2014
  • "Biostats Workshop" 
    San Diego, CA - 5/1/2014
  • "Clinical Images" 
    Kauai, HI - 1/1/2014
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Other

  • An introduction to reviewing the statistical methods in a study. 
    West CP, Academic Medicine "AM Rounds"
    http://academicmedicineblog.org/2013/12/19/peer-reviewer-resources-an-introduction-to-reviewing-the-
    12/1/2013
  • Interview for Feature Article: "The Burnout Busters" on the Mayo Clinic Department of Medicine Program on Physician Well-Being. 
    Colin Patrick West, MD, Minnesota Medicine
    11/1/2013
  • Physician burnout. 
    West CP, Academic Medicine "AM Rounds" Journal Club
    http://academicmedicineblog.org/2013/03/26/journal-club-march-2013/
    3/1/2013
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Authored Content

  • Burnout, Depression, Career Satisfaction, and Work-Life Integration by Physician Race/EthnicityAugust 2020
  • Resilience and Burnout Among Physicians and the General US Working PopulationJuly 2020
  • Resilience and Burnout Among Physicians and the General US Working PopulationJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • What Does the Future Hold for the Culture of Medicine?
    What Does the Future Hold for the Culture of Medicine?April 29th, 2024
  • US Surgeons Are Killing Themselves at an Alarming Rate. One Decided to Speak Out
    US Surgeons Are Killing Themselves at an Alarming Rate. One Decided to Speak OutSeptember 26th, 2023
  • Writing Effectively and Navigating the Publication Process: Advice from the Editors of Academic Medicine
    Writing Effectively and Navigating the Publication Process: Advice from the Editors of Academic MedicineDecember 19th, 2022
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