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Colin West, MD, Internal Medicine, Rochester, MN

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Internal Medicine Rochester, MN

Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist

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

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 - 2025
  • 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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