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Michael H. Silber, M.B., Ch.B.

  1. Pulmonologist
  2. Neurologist
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Appointments

  1. Narcolepsy
  2. Parasomnia
  3. Restless legs syndrome
  4. Sleep disorders
  • Narcolepsy
  • Restless legs syndrome
  • Parsomnias
  • Sleep disorders
  1. 1987
    ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1986
    Senior Resident - NeurologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  3. 1985
    Master of Medicine - Neurology; Dissertation: The Spectrum of Acute and Subacute MyelopathyUniversity of Cape Town
  4. 1984
    Senior Registrar - NeurologyGroote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town
  5. 1982
    Chief Registrar - Internal MedicineGroote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town
  6. 1981
    Registrar - Internal MedicineGroote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town
  7. 1980
    Senior House Officer - CardiologyGroote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town
  8. 1978
    Senior House Officer - NeurologyGroote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town
  9. 1976
    MB ChBUniversity of Cape Town
  10. 1972
    BSc - PhysiologyUniversity of Cape Town

Certifications

  1. 1994
    NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  2. 1993
    Sleep MedicineAmerican Board of Sleep Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2002
    Outstanding Physician/ Scientist Educator AwardMayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  2. 2000
    Helmut Schmidt Award for Meritorious ServicesAmerican Board of Sleep Medicine
  3. 1996
    Mayo Excellence in Teamwork: Member of Neuro Notes Express TeamMayo Clinic
  4. 1995
    Excellence in Teaching, Clinical Neurophysiology Technology ProgramMayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 1985
    Postdoctoral ScholarshipSouth African Medical Research Council
  6. 1984
    Duncan Baxter Postgraduate ScholarshipUniversity of Cape Town
  7. 1982
    Jackson Prize for best registrar presentation in the Department of MedicineUniversity of Cape Town
  8. 1982
    Suzman medal for best candidate in Fellowship of the College of Physicians examinationCollege of Medicine of South Africa
  9. 1976
    Distinction in 2nd, 3rd and final professional examinationsUniversity of Cape Town
  10. 1976
    Council Postgraduate Scholarship for the best medical graduateUniversity of Cape Town
  11. 1976
    University Gold Medal for most distinguished graduateUniversity of Cape Town
  12. 1976
    Hoechst award for student showing great promise in medicine 6th yearUniversity of Cape Town
  13. 1976
    Stabler prize for best final year student in surgeryUniversity of Cape Town
  14. 1976
    Cuthbert Crichton prize for best student in obstetrics and gynecology 6th yearUniversity of Cape Town
  15. 1976
    Bernard Fuller prize for best MB ChB student graduating with 1st class honorsUniversity of Cape Town
  16. 1975
    James T. Louw Certificate of Merit in Obstetrics 5th YearUniversity of Cape Town
  17. 1975
    Class Medal in PsychiatryUniversity of Cape Town
  18. 1975
    Class Medal in Forensic Medicine and ToxicologyUniversity of Cape Town
  19. 1975
    Class Medal in Pathology (incl. Bacteriology)University of Cape Town
  20. 1975
    Moffat Memorial Prize (Surgery and Humanities) - 5th YearUniversity of Cape Town
  21. 1974
    John Fleming Brock Prize for best student in 4th year community medicineUniversity of Cape Town
  22. 1974
    Sterling-Winthrop Prize for best student in 4th year clinical medicineUniversity of Cape Town
  23. 1972
    Distinction in PhysiologyUniversity of Cape Town
  24. 1972
    Class Medal in Physiology IIUniversity of Cape Town
  25. 1971
    Class Medal in Physiology IUniversity of Cape Town
  26. 1970
    University of Cape Town ScholarshipsUniversity of Cape Town

Professional memberships

  1. 2003 - 2006
    MemberBoard of Directors, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  2. 2003 - present
    DirectorFellowship Training Program, Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Neurology
  3. 2003 - present
    Co-DirectorSleep Disorders Center, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  4. 2003 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Sleep Disorders Center, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  5. 2003 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  6. 2002 - present
    MemberAcademic Appointments and Promotions Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2001 - 2002
    MemberSearch Committee for Editor of the Journal Sleep, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  8. 2001 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Neurology
  9. 2001 - present
    Elected Active MemberAmerican Neurological Association
  10. 2001 - present
    MemberAmerican Neurological Association
  11. 2001 - present
    MemberTask Force on Restless Legs Syndrome, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  12. 2001 - present
    MemberWorld Federation of Neurology
  13. 2001 - present
    MemberSleep Research Group, World Federation of Neurology
  14. 2000 - 2003
    PresidentAmerican Board of Sleep Medicine
  15. 2000
    MemberLong-Range Planning Committee, Sleep Disorders Center, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  16. 1999 - 2000
    President-ElectAmerican Board of Sleep Medicine
  17. 1999 - present
    Clinical DirectorNeurophysiology, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  18. 1998 - 2003
    MemberSleep Science Award Subcommittee, American Academy of Neurology
  19. 1998 - 2001
    MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  20. 1998 - present
    MemberRestless Legs Syndrome Foundation
  21. 1998 - present
    MemberInternational Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group
  22. 1998 - present
    MemberMedical Advisory Board, Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
  23. 1997 - 2000
    ChairCredentialing Committee, American Board of Sleep Medicine
  24. 1997 - 2000
    MemberCredentialing Committee, American Board of Sleep Medicine
  25. 1997 - 1999
    MemberTask Force on Restless Legs Syndrome, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  26. 1997 - 1998
    Vice Chair for PracticeDepartment of Neurology
  27. 1996
    MemberNeuro Notes Express Team, Department of Neurology
  28. 1996 - present
    MemberBoard of Directors, American Board of Sleep Medicine
  29. 1995 - 1998
    MemberPractice Committee, Department of Neurology
  30. 1995 - 1996
    MemberAppointment Center CI Team, Department of Neurology
  31. 1994 - 1997
    Conference DirectorDepartment of Neurology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  32. 1994 - 1995
    MemberLong-Range Planning Committee, Sleep Disorders Center, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  33. 1994 - present
    MemberSleep Disorders Center, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  34. 1993 - 1995
    Clinical DirectorNeurophysiology, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  35. 1993 - present
    Medical DirectorClinical Neurophysiology Technology Program, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  36. 1993 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  37. 1993 - present
    MemberClinical Neurophysiology Technology Program, Mayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  38. 1993 - present
    MemberCurriculum Committee, Department of Neurology
  39. 1993 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Clinical Neurophysiology, Department of Neurology
  40. 1993 - present
    MemberDivision of Clinical Neurophysiology, Department of Neurology
  41. 1993 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine
  42. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of Sleep Medicine
  43. 1993 - present
    MemberPart I Examination Committee, American Board of Sleep Medicine
  44. 1992 - 2002
    MemberAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  45. 1992 - 1998
    Appointment Office CoordinatorDepartment of Neurology
  46. 1992 - 1994
    MemberQuality Assurance Subcommittee, Department of Neurology
  47. 1991 - present
    MemberDepartment of Neurology
  48. 1991 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine
  49. 1991 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  50. 1991 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  51. 1986 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  52.  
    MemberDepartment of Education Administration

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Research activities

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