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Kevin J. Whitford, M.D., M.S.

  1. Hospitalist
  2. Internist
  3. Palliative Care Specialist
  4. Chair, Hospital Internal Medicine, Minnesota
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. 2019
    MA - BioethicsMedical College of Wisconsin
  2. 2014
    Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1990
    Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Kansas Medical School
  4. 1988
    Internship - Internal MedicineUniversity of Kansas Medical School
  5. 1987
    MDCarver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
  6. 1983
    BS - BiochemistryIowa State University

Certifications

  1. 2010
    Hospice & Palliative MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1990
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2012
    ACP Hospitalist "Top Doc"American College of Physicians
  2. 2008
    Scholarly Physicians ProgramDepartment of Internal Medicine
  3. 2008
    Laureate AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  4. 2006
    Clinical Excellence AwardDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2004
    Mayo Model of Care AwardDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  6. 2000
    Recognition for Excellence in TeachingInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 1990
    Top Graduating Medicine ResidentUniversity of Kansas
  8. 1987
    Student research fellowshipUniversity of Iowa
  9. 1983
    Top Graduating Senior in BiochemistryIowa State University
  10. 1983
    Four Year Brady ScholarshipUniversity of Iowa
  11. 1979
    Four Year National Merit ScholarshipIowa State University

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Active MemberOffice of Clinical Ethics Enterprise Ethics Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees, Mayo Clinic
  2. 2018 - present
    Medical DirectorMayo Clinic Hospice
  3. 2013 - present
    Physician MemberHospital Practice Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  4. 2011
    LeaderHaiti Disaster Mayo Relief Team 6
  5. 2011 - present
    Physician MemberOffice of Staff Services Consultant Panel
  6. 2008 - present
    MemberAccreditation Regulatory Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  7. 2007 - 2018
    Medical Director DesigneeHospice Program, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  8. 2007 - present
    Physician MemberHospice Program, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  9. 2006 - 2010
    MemberBoard of Directors, Charter House, Inc.
  10. 2005
    Physician Leader, Team 4Minnesota Lifeline
  11. 2005 - 2017
    Physician DirectorMayo Clinical Ethics Consultation Service
  12. 2005 - 2006
    ChairNon-Physician Provider Committee, Society of Hospital Medicine
  13. 2004 - 2007
    MemberNon-Physician Provider Committee, Society of Hospital Medicine
  14. 2004 - 2006
    MemberEthics Committee, Society of Hospital Medicine
  15. 2001 - 2007
    Medical DirectorOutpatient Desk, Saint Marys Hospital
  16. 2000 - 2010
    Medical DirectorCharter House, Inc.
  17. 1995 - 1996
    PresidentStory County Medical Society
  18. 1991 - 1999
    Medical DirectorSkilled Care Unit, Mary Greeley Medical Center
  19. 1991 - 1999
    MemberSkilled Care Unit, Mary Greeley Medical Center
  20. 1991 - 1999
    MemberMary Greeley Medical Center
  21. 1990 - 1999
    MemberStory County Medical Society
  22.  
    MemberMayo Clinical Ethics Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  23.  
    MemberHospital Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  24.  
    MemberOperations Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  25.  
    MemberHospital Medicine Integrated Clinical Group Operational Team, Department of Internal Medicine
  26.  
    MemberSubspecialty Training Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  27.  
    Physician MemberProgram in Underserved Global Health Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  28.  
    Physician MemberProgram in El Salvador - Respiratory Health Training, Program in Underserved Global Health Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  29.  
    Physician MemberProgram in Haiti - Multidisciplinary Health and Skill Set Training, Program in Underserved Global Health Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  30.  
    Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  31.  
    TrusteeRetirement Plan, McFarland Clinic
  32.  
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  33.  
    MemberInfection Control Committee, Mary Greeley Medical Center
  34.  
    MemberIntensive/Coronary Care Unit Committee, Mary Greeley Medical Center
  35.  
    MemberCredentials Committee, McFarland Clinic
  36.  
    MemberAmerican Medical Directors Association
  37.  
    MemberAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  38.  
    MemberEuropean Association for Palliative Care

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