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Scott C. Litin, M.D.

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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Scott C. Litin, M.D., is a consultant in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Dr. Litin joined the staff of Mayo Clinic in 1981 and holds the academic rank of professor of medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Dr. Litin did his undergraduate training at Rice University in Houston, Texas, and was a member of one of the first classes to enter Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. He also completed a residency at Mayo Clinic as well as a fellowship where he served as senior clinical fellow in the Division of Area General Internal Medicine.

Dr. Litin is noted for his expertise in issues of anticoagulation, stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, hyperlipidemia, and laboratory enzyme abnormalities, and pre-anesthesia medical examinations. His research interests are primarily related to clinical care issues.

Dr. Litin has authored numerous medical journal articles and served in editorial capacities for several Mayo Clinic publications, including Mayo Proceedings. He is editor-in-chief of Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, Third, Fourth, and Fifth editions, and editor of Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide.

A distinguished practitioner, lecturer and teacher, Dr. Litin has served in numerous leadership positions at Mayo Clinic and nationally. In recognition of his work, he has received many Mayo Clinic awards, including the prestigious Henry S. Plummer Distinguished Physician Award, the Distinguished Clinician Award, and the Distinguished Educator Award from Mayo Clinic. The American College of Physicians has recognized him as a Master of the College.

Dr. Litin is actively involved in continuing education programs for practicing physicians and is frequently an invited speaker at medical gatherings. His educational awards include the Outstanding CME Faculty Award and the Outstanding CME Course Director Award from Mayo Clinic. He now spends a portion of his time teaching and tutoring medical students, residents and faculty physicians in ways to improve their presentation skills.

  1. Venous thrombosis
  1. Anticoagulant therapy
  • Teaching presentation skills to physicians
  • Issues in thrombosis and anticoagulation
  1. 1981
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1981
    Fellow - Senior Clinical Fellow, Division of Area General Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1980
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1977
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1973
    BARice University

Certifications

  1. 1980
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2013
    Outstanding Course DirectorMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  2. 2013
    Distinguished EducatorMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  3. 2005
    President Mayo Clinic Alumni AssociationMayo Clinic
  4. 2003
    Outstanding Course Director AwardMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2001
    Outstanding Faculty MemberMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  6. 2001
    Distinguished Clinician Award (Mayo Clinic Highest Clinical Recognition Award)Mayo Foundation
  7. 2001
    Master of the CollegeAmerican College of Physicians
  8. 2000
    Henry S. Plummer Distinguished Physician Award (DOM Highest Recognition Award)Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  9. 1997
    President Mayo Clinic Voting StaffMayo Clinic
  10. 1995
    Governor for State of MinnesotaAmerican College of Physicians
  11. 1989
    Councilor Under 40, Annual Mayo Clinic Voting StaffMayo Clinic
  12. 1986
    Outstanding Case PresentationSouthern Minnesota Medical Association
  13. 1980
    Delegate Resident Physicians SectarianAmerican Medical Association
  14. 1977
    Graduation SpeakerMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration

Professional memberships

  1. 2012 - present
    FellowAmerican Headache Society
  2. 2007 - 2015
    MemberBoard of Directors, American Headache Society
  3. 2005 - 2007
    Host2002 Meeting, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2005 - 2007
    PresidentMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2004
    ChairNational Annual Scientific Session Program, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  6. 2003 - 2005
    President-ElectMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  7. 2003
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  8. 2002 - 2012
    MemberAmerican Headache Society
  9. 2002
    MasterAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  10. 2002 - present
    Curriculum AdvisorAmerican Headache Society
  11. 2002 - present
    MemberInternational Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis
  12. 2001 - 2003
    Vice PresidentMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  13. 2001
    ChairMayo Clinic in Rochester
  14. 2001
    ChairNational Annual Scientific Session Program, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  15. 2000 - 2001
    MemberGenomics Education Steering Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  16. 2000 - 2001
    MemberNational Annual Session Work Group, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  17. 2000 - 2001
    MemberNational Nominations Committee, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  18. 2000
    RepresentativeAGA-Task Force Colorectal Cancer Screening Work Group, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  19. 1999 - 2001
    MemberNational Education Committee, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  20. 1999
    ChairPoster Competition, Nevada Chapter Scientific Meeting, Nevada Chapter
  21. 1999
    Member60th International Meeting, Internal Medicine Program, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  22. 1999
    MemberCommittee on Development, 60th International Meeting, Internal Medicine Program, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
  23. 1999
    Class RepresentativeClass of 1999, Board of Governors, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  24. 1999
    MemberClass of 1999, Board of Governors, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  25. 1999
    ChairNational Task Force on Structure and Function, Board of Governors, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  26. 1999
    FellowAmerican College of Chest Physicians
  27. 1999
    MemberNational Executive Committee, Board of Governors, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  28. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Chest Physicians
  29. 1998
    MemberNational Task Force Board of Governors/Board of Regents Responsibilities, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  30. 1997 - 2005
    MemberExecutive Committee, Board of Directors, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
  31. 1997
    PresidentOfficers & Councilors of Staff - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  32. 1997
    MemberBoard of Governors, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  33. 1997
    MemberAdministrative Committee of the Board of Governors, Board of Governors, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  34. 1996 - 1998
    MemberOfficers & Councilors of Staff - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  35. 1996 - 1997
    MemberWomen's Advisory Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  36. 1996
    MemberStrategic Alliance Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  37. 1995 - 1999
    GovernorMinnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  38. 1995
    President-ElectMayo Clinic Voting Staff, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  39. 1995 - present
    ACP AdvisorInternal Medicine Interest Group, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  40. 1995 - present
    MemberCommittee on Development, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  41. 1994 - 2008
    MemberGraduate Education Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  42. 1994 - 2000
    MemberInstitutional Continuing Medical Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  43. 1994 - 2000
    MemberContinuing Education Executive Committee, Continuing Education Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  44. 1994
    MemberTIA and Minor Stroke Practice Guidelines Team, Department of Internal Medicine
  45. 1994 - present
    ChairSubcommittee on Continuing Medical Education, Department of Internal Medicine
  46. 1993 - 2004
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Area General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  47. 1991 - 1996
    MemberLocal Affairs Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  48. 1991 - present
    MemberClinical Reviews Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  49. 1990
    MemberInpatient Hospice Unit Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  50. 1989 - 2000
    ChairEducation Committee, Division of Area General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  51. 1989 - 2000
    MemberScientific Program Committee, Minnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  52. 1989 - 1993
    ChairScientific Program Committee, Minnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  53. 1989 - 1993
    MemberExecutive Committee, Board of Directors, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
  54. 1989 - 1992
    MemberInstitutional Transportation Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  55. 1989 - 1990
    MemberOfficers & Councilors of Staff - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  56. 1989
    MemberOutcome Assessment Task Force, Education Committee, Mayo Medical School
  57. 1988 - 1991
    Councilor Under 40Mayo Clinic Voting Staff, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  58. 1988
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  59. 1988 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Voting Staff, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  60. 1987 - present
    MemberDoctors Mayo Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  61. 1986 - 2013
    MemberSubcommittee on Continuing Medical Education, Department of Internal Medicine
  62. 1986 - 1998
    MemberSociety of General Internal Medicine
  63. 1986 - 1991
    Co-DirectorGeneral Internal Medicine Fellowship Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  64. 1986 - 1991
    MemberGeneral Internal Medicine Fellowship Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  65. 1986 - 1991
    MemberMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  66. 1986 - 1991
    Co-DirectorGeneral Internal Medicine Fellowship Program, Division of Area General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  67. 1986 - 1990
    PresidentAlumni Association, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  68. 1986 - 1989
    MemberPractice Committee, Division of Area General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  69. 1985 - 2000
    AdvisorInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  70. 1985 - 1995
    InterviewerInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  71. 1985 - present
    MemberInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  72. 1984 - 2000
    MemberSubcommittee on General Medical Training, Department of Internal Medicine
  73. 1984 - 1999
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  74. 1984 - 1990
    MemberAlumni Association, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  75. 1984 - 1990
    MemberSouthern Minnesota Medical Association
  76. 1984 - 1987
    MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine
  77. 1984 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  78. 1984 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  79. 1984 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  80. 1984 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  81. 1982 - 2004
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Area General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  82. 1982 - 2004
    MemberDivision of Area General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  83. 1982 - 1985
    MemberFinancial Aid Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  84. 1982 - 1985
    MemberMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  85. 1982 - present
    MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine
  86. 1982 - present
    MemberDepartment of Education Administration
  87.  
    Abstract ReviewerNational Associates Competition, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  88.  
    Poster JudgeNational Association Competition, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  89.  
    Program DirectorBrainstorm Program (Education for Primary Care Physicians), American Headache Society
  90.  
    MemberNational Task Force on Associates Activity, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  91.  
    MemberAbstract Review Board, National Associates Competition, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine

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