Biographical summary
Kurt A. Kennel, M.D., is an endocrinologist and medical educator. His clinical and academic focus includes:
- The influence of lifestyle and body weight on bone health primarily to prevent or treat osteoporosis
- Optimal use of medications to prevent and treat osteoporosis
- Complex bone and calcium disorders related to spinal cord or spine disorders, malnutrition or complex medical illness
With regard to patient care he values:
- Promoting each patient's understanding of disease
- Empowering patients to choose what is best for their health and their role in achieving good health
- Incorporating lifestyle and/or conservative strategies with medication strategies consistent with each patient's values and preferences
Dr. Kennel teaches residents and fellows in addition to leading educational programs within and external to Mayo Clinic.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Prevention and treatment of metabolic bone disorders including osteoporosis
- Evaluation and management of elevated or low blood calcium including primary hyperparathyroidism
- Optimizing the use of diagnostic testing for bone and calcium disorders including analysis of bone density testing (DXA)
- Management of body weight to improve health with a focus on bariatric procedures
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2002
ResidentEndocrinology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2002
Fellow - Endocrinology, Metabolism and NutritionMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1999
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1999
Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1996
MDMilton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University
- 1992
BA - BiologyGoshen College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2001
Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2021
Program Director of the YearMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2021
Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
- 2020
Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
- 2019
Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
- 2018
Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
- 2017
Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
- 2016
Outstanding HumanitarianDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2016
Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
- 2015
Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
- 2014
Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
- 2013
Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
- 2012
Laureate AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2012
Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
- 2011
Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
- 2010
Internal Medicine Residency - Excellence in Teaching Award (top 20% of faculty)Department of Internal Medicine
- 2004
Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2002
Randall G. Sprague AwardEndocrinology Training Program, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1998
Attitude, Commitment, Excellence Award by PeersInternal Medicine Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Exam Item WriterNational Board of Medical Examiners
- 2021 - present
Committee and Subcommittee MemberAmerican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- 2018 - 2022
Exam Item WriterNational Board of Medical Examiners
- 2016 - 2019
Board of DirectorsAssociation for Program Directors in Endocrinology and Metabolism
- 2016 - 2019
Council MemberObesity Specialty Council
- 2012 - present
MemberAssociation for Program Directors in Endocrinology and Metabolism
- 2012 - present
MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2010 - 2020
MemberInternal Medicine Residency Selection Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2010 - 2014
MemberResidency Faculty Recognition and Competency Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2008 - present
Contributing AuthorAskMayoExpert
- 2006 - 2012
MemberInternational Society for Clinical Densitometry
- 2005 - 2009
Editorial Board MemberMayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions
- 2004 - present
FellowAmerican College of Endocrinology
- 2003 - 2005
MemberPractice Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2003 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Bone and Mineral Research
- 2002 - 2006
DirectorEndocrine Grand Rounds, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2001 - 2006
Committee MemberEndocrine Technical Skills Committee, American College of Endocrinology
- 2001 - 2006
MemberOrganization and Planning Committee, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- 2001 - 2004
Committee MemberEndocrine Training Support Committee, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- 2001 - 2002
Fellows' RepresentativeBoard of Directors, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- 2001 - 2002
Committee MemberMembership Committee, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- 2001 - present
MemberEducation Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2001 - present
MemberFellowship Selection Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1999 - present
MemberAmerican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- 1999 - present
MemberThe Endocrine Society
- 1996 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 1996 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
- 1993 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications
Research activities
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