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Uma Thanarajasingam, M.D., Ph.D.

  1. Internist
  2. Rheumatologist
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Dr. Thanarajasingam has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of lupus and other connective tissue diseases. She has developed particular expertise in autoimmune side effects of cancer immunotherapies (e.g. "immune-related adverse events.") She is involved in clinical and translational research in these areas. In addition to her clinical and research activities, she enjoys teaching the Internal Medicine residents and Rheumatology fellows.

  1. Gout
  2. Inflammatory arthritis
  3. Inflammatory myopathy
  4. Lupus
  5. Scleroderma
  6. Sjogren's syndrome
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
  • Autoimmune toxicities of cancer immunotherapies (i.e. immune-related adverse events)
  1. 2015
    FellowRheumatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2015
    Fellow - RheumatologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2012
    ResidentChief Medical Resident, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2012
    Chief Medical ResidentMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2011
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2011
    Residency - Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 2008
    MD/PhDImmunology, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 2008
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  9. 2008
    Ph.D.Medical Scientist Training Program, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  10. 2000
    BSc (Hons) - Biology (research intensive)Yale University

Certifications

  1. 2014
    RheumatologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  2. 2019
    Excellence in Clinical Teaching of Internal Medicine ResidentsInternal Medicine Residency Program
  3. 2019
    Catalyst: For Advancing in AcademicsDepartment of Internal Medicine
  4. 2018
    Recognition for Excellence in Clinical TeachingDepartment of Internal Medicine
  5. 2018
    Department of Medicine Catalyst for Advancing in AcademicsDepartment of Medicine
  6. 2018
    Excellence in Clinical Teaching of Internal Medicine ResidentsInternal Medicine Residency Program
  7. 2015
    Philip S. Hench Award for Excellence in Rheumatology ResearchDivision of Rheumatology
  8. 2014
    "Lupus Master Class" at Lupus 2014 Meeting in Quebec, CanadaLupus Foundation of America
  9. 2013
    Best Case competition and presentation Thieves Market WinnerAmerican College of Rheumatology
  10. 2013
    Fellow-in-Training annual meeting scholarshipAmerican College of Rheumatology
  11. 2011
    Chief Medical ResidentMayo Medical School
  12. 2011
    Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence AwardMayo Clinic Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  13. 2011
    Outstanding Inpatient Morning ReportInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2011
    Outstanding Regional InterviewerYale University Alumni Association
  15. 2000
    Corella and Betram F. Bonner Foundation ScholarMayo Clinic College of Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - present
    MemberRheumatology Fellowship Program, Clinical Competency Committee
  2. 2018 - present
    InstructorMayo Medical Students
  3. 2017 - present
    LeaderDiversity & Inclusion Committee
  4. 2017 - present
    MemberMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2017 - present
    LeaderDepartment of Diversity Leaders
  6. 2016 - present
    InstructorMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  7. 2015 - present
    Editorial Board MemberFrontiers in Immunology
  8. 2014 - present
    ReviewerArthritis Care & Research
  9. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology
  10. 2013 - present
    ReviewerInternational Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
  11. 2012
    Chief medical resident selection committee, Mayo Medical School
  12. 2012
    Internal Medicine Visiting Professorship
  13. 2012 - present
    Mayo Clinic Proceedings
  14. 2011
    Team LeaderMayo Clinic Quality Academy
  15. 2011 - 2012
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Internal Medicine Residency Program
  16. 2011 - 2012
    Firm Leadership Task Force, Internal Medicine Residency Program
  17. 2011 - 2012
    Committee MemberDepartment of Medicine Hospital Committee, Division of Medicine & Medical Specialties
  18. 2011 - 2012
    chief resident, Divison of General Internal Medicine
  19. 2010 - 2012
    Mayo Internal Medicine Residents' Council
  20. 2009 - 2019
    Co-CoordinatorCoordinator of Residency Recruitment Dinners
  21. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  22. 2008 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  23. 2008 - present
    MemberMayo Fellows Association
  24. 2004
    Class RepresentativeMayo Medical School, Admissions Committee
  25. 2003 - 2005
    Committee MemberMayo Medical School Admissions Committee
  26. 2000 - 2002
    Mayo Medical School, Class Representative
  27.  
    Firm Leadership Task Force, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  28.  
    Chief medical resident selection committee, Mayo Medical School

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.