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Eric J. Sorenson, M.D.

  1. Neurologist
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Appointments

  1. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  2. Cerebral palsy
  3. Primary lateral sclerosis
  1. Electromyography
  • ALS
  • Electromyography
  • Clinical neurophysiology
  • Epidemiology
  1. 2005
    MS - Clinical ResearchMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1996
    Fellow - Neuromuscular DiseasesUniversity of Michigan Medical Center
  3. 1995
    ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1995
    Resident - NeurologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  5. 1992
    ResidentPreliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1992
    InternshipMayo Clinic in Rochester
  7. 1991
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 1987
    BS - Life SciencesUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Certifications

  1. 2011
    Neuromuscular MedicineAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  2. 1996
    NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    Milestone AwardALS Association
  2. 2014
    AB Baker Teacher RecognitionAmerican Academy of Neurology
  3. 2011
    Department of Neurology Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic
  4. 2011
    Top Educators for the Department of MedicineInternal Medicine
  5. 2010
    FellowAmerican Academy of Neurology
  6. 2010
    MemberAmerican Neurological Association
  7. 2009
    Top Educators for the Department of MedicineInternal Medicine
  8. 2009
    Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors in America
  9. 2003
    Excellence in TeachingMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  10. 2002
    Excellence in TeachingMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 2000
    Excellence in TeachingMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  12. 1999
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Clinic
  13. 1987
    The Bronze TabletUniversity of Illinois
  14. 1987
    ScholarshipCouncil of Volunteers
  15. 1987
    Hammond Henry Auxiliary Health Career ScholarshipIllinois Hospital Association

Professional memberships

  1. 2020
    Scientific AdvisorAriSLA ALS International research foundation
  2. 2020 - present
    Neuromuscular Medicine continuous certification committeeAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  3. 2020 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  4. 2018 - 2019
    Past PresidentAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  5. 2017 - 2020
    ChairUnited Council of Neurological Subspecialties, Accreditation Council
  6. 2017 - 2018
    PresidentAmerican Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  7. 2016 - 2017
    President-ElectAmerican Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  8. 2016 - present
    Advisory Board MemberALS Clinical trials guidelines workshop
  9. 2015
    External Grant ReviewerDiamond Research Development Award at Dartmouth University, External Review Panel
  10. 2014 - 2017
    Vice ChairUnited Council of Neurologic Subspecialties- Accreditation Council
  11. 2014 - present
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Department of Neurology
  12. 2013 - present
    MemberBoard of Directors, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  13. 2012 - 2014
    ChairMeeting Committee, National ALS research group
  14. 2011
    RepresentativeAmerican Neurological Association
  15. 2011 - present
    MemberUnited Council of Neurologic Subspecialties- Accreditation Council
  16. 2011
    MemberALS Data Access Advisory Committee
  17. 2011
    MemberPractice committee, Neuromuscular section member, American Academy of Neurology
  18. 2011 - 2013
    MemberBoard of Directors, National ALS research group
  19. 2011 - 2014
    ExaminerAmerican Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  20. 2011 - present
    MemberMembership Committee, American Neurological Association
  21. 2011 - present
    ChairCenter for Disease Control and Prevention
  22. 2010 - 2011
    Workgroup MemberNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
  23. 2010
    MemberAmerican Neurological Association
  24. 2010 - present
    MemberVisiting Faculty Committee, Department of Neurology
  25. 2010 - present
    FellowFellow, American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Neurology
  26. 2009 - 2011
    MemberNovel methodogy Development Award Review Committee (CTSA), Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  27. 2009 - present
    Scientific AdvisorAriSLA ALS International research foundation
  28. 2008 - 2013
    ChairResearch Committee, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  29. 2008
    MemberWorld Federation of Neurology
  30. 2008
    MemberWeb site committee, World Federation of Neurology
  31. 2008 - present
    MemberMedical Director's Advisory Committee, ALS Association
  32. 2007 - 2015
    DirectorElectromyography laboratory, Department of Neurology
  33. 2007 - 2014
    ChairEducation Committee, Department of Neurology
  34. 2007 - 2014
    Vice Chair for EducationDepartment of Neurology
  35. 2007
    ChairClinical Neurophysiology Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  36. 2007
    MemberConsortium of Neurology Program Directors, American Academy of Neurology
  37. 2006
    MemberClinic Accrediations, ALS Association
  38. 2006
    MemberMedical College of Wisconsin/Froedart Hospital, Milwaukee, Clinic Accrediations, ALS Association
  39. 2006 - present
    MemberResident Recruitment Committee, Department of Neurology
  40. 2006 - present
    MemberNeuromuscular section member, American Academy of Neurology
  41. 2006 - present
    MemberClinical neurophysiology section member, American Academy of Neurology
  42. 2005
    MemberUniversity of Kentucky, Lexington, Clinic Accrediations, ALS Association
  43. 2005
    MemberIndiana University, Clinic Accrediations, ALS Association
  44. 2005 - 2014
    ChairWeb site committee, National ALS research group
  45. 2005 - present
    MemberNational ALS research group
  46. 2003 - present
    MemberClinical Neurophysiology Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  47. 2003 - present
    MemberCNP Core Faculty, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  48. 2002 - 2014
    HeadSection of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology
  49. 2002 - present
    MemberSection of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology
  50. 2002 - present
    MemberPeripheral Nerve Society
  51. 1999 - 2007
    Co-DirectorMDA-Sponsored Clinic, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  52. 1999 - 2007
    MemberMDA-Sponsored Clinic, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  53. 1999 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Neurology
  54. 1998 - 2016
    DirectorALS Center
  55. 1998 - 2014
    ChairResident Assessment Committee, Department of Neurology
  56. 1998
    FounderALS Center
  57. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  58. 1998 - present
    MemberALS Association
  59. 1997 - 2014
    MemberResident Assessment Committee, Department of Neurology
  60. 1997
    MemberElectrophysiology Practice Enhancement Committee, Department of Neurology
  61. 1995 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  62. 1993 - 1995
    MemberHospital Practice Committee, Department of Neurology
  63. 1989 - 1990
    Student AdvisorMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  64. 1988 - 1991
    MemberPruitt Lectureship Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  65. 1988
    MemberAnatomy Donor Convocation Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  66. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  67.  
    MemberGreat Lakes ALS Research Group

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.