Biographical summary
Jennifer M. Martinez-Thompson, MD is an adult neurologist with a specialty interest in neuromuscular and peripheral nerve disorders. Her clinical focus includes:
- Motor neuron diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular junction disorders
- The use of electromyography for the diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders
- Peripheral neuropathies including immune-mediated neuropathies
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Martinez-Thompson is actively involved in neuromuscular research and education of residents and fellows. Her research focuses on clinical trials and improving patient outcomes/quality of life in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Motor neuron disease
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Peripheral neuropathy
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
FellowRST Neuromuscular Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
Fellowship - Neuromuscular MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship
- 2016
Chief Resident - Adult NeurologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Adult Neurology Residency
- 2016
ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2016
Residency - Adult NeurologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Adult Neurology Residency
- 2012
MS - Clinical and Translational ScienceClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2012
MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2007
BS - Biological SciencesCornell University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Electrodiagnostic MedicineAmerican Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- 2018
Neuromuscular MedicineAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- 2016
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2020
Accepted to the Mayo Clinic Academy of Educational Excellence at an Associate Level for accomplishments in teaching of learners, curriculum development, and 20-hours of continuing education skill development. This serves as a pathway for faculty academic promotion. Academy of Educational Excellence, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2020
AAN Diversity Leadership Program. Selected out of 100 applicants based on leadership potential for a 9-month intensive leadership development program. This included leadership coaching sessions, pre-session readings, and development of a project presented to the AAN Board of Directors in fall 2020. American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
- 2015
ANA Annual Meeting Resident Travel Award. Abstract selected for travel award subsidizing travel to the 2015 ANA annual meeting. American Neurological Association
- 2015
AAN Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship. Nominated by residency program leadership for a resident travel scholarship to the 2015 AAN Annual Meeting. American Academy of Neurology
- 2007
Dean's Outstanding Achievement Scholarship. Awarded this scholarship on entrance to the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine for academic accomplishments to subsidize tuition expenses. Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2007
Summa Cum LaudeCornell University
- 2007
Merrill Presidential Scholar Award. Awarded for academic accomplishments as part of the top 1% of the graduating undergraduate class at Cornell University, which had approximately 3,500 students. Cornell University
Professional memberships
- 2024
Grant Review Panel MemberCongressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, United States Department of Defense
- 2023 - present
Associate Program DirectorDepartment of Neurology, Adult Neurology Residency Program
- 2022 - 2023
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology Neuromuscular Education Interest Group
- 2022 - present
MemberDepartment of Neurology, Curriculum Committee, Adult Neurology Residency Program
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology- Membership Engagement Committee
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology- Leadership Engagement Subcommittee
- 2020 - present
Committee MemberNeurology Residency Education Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2019 - 2023
Committee MemberNeurology Residency Recruitment Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2019 - 2024
Committee MemberAmerican Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Workshop Committee
- 2019 - present
Workgroup MemberDiversity and Inclusion Workgroup, Department of Neurology
- 2018 - present
Physician MemberAmerican Academy of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- 2016
Resident MemberNeurology Enterprise Education Commitee
- 2015 - 2016
Resident MemberResident Education Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2015 - 2016
Resident MemberCurriculum Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
Publications