DepartmentsFamily MedicineLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education1982ResidentFamily Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1982Fellow - Family MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1981Resident - Family MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1978MDUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine1974BA - ChemistryWilliam Jewell CollegeShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications1988Geriatric MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine1981Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineAwards and honors2012Community Service AwardZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association2009Combat Medical BadgeUS Army2008Humanitarian AwardMayo Clinic Fellows Association2006Preventative Med ConsultantUnited States Army2005Highest Decoration - Bronze Star Medal (2) 2005, 2009US Army2005Combat Action BadgeUS Army2001Minority Service AwardMinnesota Medical Association1998Distinguished Service AwardUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine1995Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration1995Teacher of the Year Hall of FameMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration1990Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration1989Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration1987Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration1980Mead Johnson Residency Award for ExcellenceMead Johnson Co.1978Cum LaudeUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine1978Senior Memorial Award for Patient CareUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine1978AOAUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine1974Magna Cum LaudeWilliam Jewell College1974American Chemistry Society Award for Outstanding Graduating Chemistry MajorWilliam Jewell CollegeShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2014 - presentChair, Advisory CommitteeVeteran MERG 2014 - presentChairMilitary Medical Education Committee2013 - presentRepresentativeProgram of Undeserved Global Health2010 - presentRepresentative from MayoHICS Physician Representative Baldwin Site 2009 - 2011Board MemberAmerican Refugee Committee2009 - 2010MemberDisaster Response CommitteeShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Mayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20218737 Doctors & Medical Staff Franz, Walter B. III M.D.