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William J. Ward, M.D.

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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. 2009
    Chief ResidentOregon Health and Science University
  2. 2008
    Internship/ResidencyOregon Health and Science University
  3. 2005
    MDUniversity Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine
  4. 2001
    BA - Highest Honors in BiologyKenyon College

Certifications

  1. 2008
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Patient Experience Award Top Performing Provider Patient Experience Award
  2. 2019
    Compassion AwardMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  3. 2019
    Recognition for Excellence in Clinical TeachingDepartment of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program
  4. 2016
    Excellence in Teaching Recognition (Top 30% Educator)Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2014
    Teacher of the Year 2014Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  6. 2013
    Teacher of the Year 2013Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  7. 2012
    Outstanding Teacher of Physical Exam SkillsMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  8. 2012
    Teacher of the Year 2012Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  9. 2012
    Excellence in Teaching Recognition (Top 20% Educator)Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  10. 2012
    Career Development AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  11. 2011
    Excellence in Teaching Recognition (Top 20% Educator)Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  12. 2010
    Mayo Medical School Teacher of the Year NomineeMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  13. 2010
    Excellence in Teaching Recognition (Top 20% Educator)Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  14. 2009
    Excellence in Teaching Recognition (Top 20% Educator)Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  15. 2009
    Graduate Medical Education Humanism AwardOregon Health and Science University
  16. 2009
    Rose Award for Excellence in Patient CareOregon Health and Science University
  17. 2008
    Housestaff Teaching AwardInternal Medicine Residency, Oregon Health and Science University
  18. 2008
    Rose Award for Excellence in Patient CareOregon Health and Science University
  19. 2007
    Rose Award for Mentoring and TeachingInternal Medicine Residency, Oregon Health and Science University
  20. 2007
    Housestaff Teaching AwardInternal Medicine Residency, Oregon Health and Science University
  21. 2007
    Rose Award for Excellence in Patient CareOregon Health and Science University
  22. 2006
    Rose Award for Excellence in Patient CareOregon Health and Science University
  23. 2005
    Gold Humanism Award in MedicineUniversity Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine
  24. 2001
    Magna cum laudeKenyon College
  25. 2001
    Highest Honors in Biology DegreeKenyon College
  26. 2001
    Franklin Miller Original Research AwardKenyon College
  27. 2001
    Horatio Ebert Research AwardKenyon College
  28. 2001
    Phi Beta KappaKenyon College
  29. 2000
    Summer Science Scholar AwardKenyon College
  30. 1998
    Dean's ListKenyon College
  31. 1998
    Summer Science Scholar AwardKenyon College

Professional memberships

  1. 2015 - present
    Physician MemberDivision of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2014 - 2022
    Medical DirectorPrimary Care in Rochester and Kasson Procedure Clinic Standardization Work Group
  3. 2012 - 2015
    Physician MemberClinical Competency Committee, Internal Medicine Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
  4. 2012 - 2017
    MemberAssociation of Program Directors in Internal Medicine
  5. 2012
    Content ReviewerCare Process Model - Skin Abscess, AskMayoExpert
  6. 2012 - 2017
    MemberAssociation of Program Directors in Internal Medicine
  7. 2012 - 2014
    Physician RepresentativeAvatar Super User, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2011 - 2014
    Physician LeaderProcedure Clinic Steering Committee Co-Chair, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  9. 2011 - 2013
    Physician LeaderBaldwin Site Leader, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  10. 2011 - 2017
    Physician MemberFirm Leadership Taskforce, Internal Medicine Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
  11. 2011 - 2017
    Physician MemberGeneral Medicine Training Subcommittee, Internal Medicine Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
  12. 2011 - 2015
    Physician LeadECH Welcome Home Initiative, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  13. 2011 - 2015
    Physician Co-Lead MemberECH Service Squad, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  14. 2011 - 2015
    Physician MemberService and Patient Satisfaction Taskforce, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  15. 2011 - 2015
    Physician RepresentativeAsk Mayo Expert Super User, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  16. 2011 - 2014
    Physician MemberRefining the Visit Process Committee, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  17. 2010 - present
    Physician MemberPractice Committee, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  18. 2010 - 2015
    Physician MemberProtocol Committee, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  19. 2010
    Content ReviewerCare Process Model - Lower Extremity Cellulitis, AskMayoExpert
  20. 2009 - present
    Physician RepresentativeSynthesis Super User, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  21. 2009 - 2016
    Physician MemberEducation Committee, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  22. 2009 - 2014
    Physician MemberEducation Core Group, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  23. 2009 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  24. 2009 - 2014
    Physician MemberPatient-Centered Core Group, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine
  25. 2007 - 2009
    MemberDepartment of Medicine, Quality Oversight Committee, Oregon Health and Science University
  26. 2006 - 2008
    ChairmanHouse Officers Association, Oregon Health and Science University
  27. 2005 - 2009
    Associate MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  28. 2005 - 2009
    MemberOregon Medical Association
  29. 2004 - 2005
    MemberAmerican Medical Student Association
  30. 2001 - present
    MemberPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society

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