Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Autoimmune toxicities of cancer immunotherapies (i.e. immune-related adverse events)
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2015
FellowRheumatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
Fellow - RheumatologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2012
ResidentChief Medical Resident, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2012
Chief Medical ResidentMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2011
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2011
Residency - Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2008
MD/PhDImmunology, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2008
MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2008
Ph.D.Medical Scientist Training Program, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2000
BSc (Hons) - Biology (research intensive)Yale University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2014
RheumatologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2019
Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2019
Excellence in Clinical Teaching of Internal Medicine ResidentsInternal Medicine Residency Program
- 2019
Catalyst: For Advancing in AcademicsDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2018
Recognition for Excellence in Clinical TeachingDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2018
Department of Medicine Catalyst for Advancing in AcademicsDepartment of Medicine
- 2018
Excellence in Clinical Teaching of Internal Medicine ResidentsInternal Medicine Residency Program
- 2015
Philip S. Hench Award for Excellence in Rheumatology ResearchDivision of Rheumatology
- 2014
"Lupus Master Class" at Lupus 2014 Meeting in Quebec, CanadaLupus Foundation of America
- 2013
Best Case competition and presentation
Thieves Market WinnerAmerican College of Rheumatology
- 2013
Fellow-in-Training annual meeting scholarshipAmerican College of Rheumatology
- 2011
Chief Medical ResidentMayo Medical School
- 2011
Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence AwardMayo Clinic Residency, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2011
Outstanding Inpatient Morning ReportInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2011
Outstanding Regional InterviewerYale University Alumni Association
- 2000
Corella and Betram F. Bonner Foundation ScholarMayo Clinic College of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2018 - present
MemberRheumatology Fellowship Program, Clinical Competency Committee
- 2018 - present
InstructorMayo Medical Students
- 2017 - present
LeaderDiversity & Inclusion Committee
- 2017 - present
MemberMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2017 - present
LeaderDepartment of Diversity Leaders
- 2016 - present
InstructorMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2015 - present
Editorial Board MemberFrontiers in Immunology
- 2014 - present
ReviewerArthritis Care & Research
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology
- 2013 - present
ReviewerInternational Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
- 2012
Chief medical resident selection committee, Mayo Medical School
- 2012
Internal Medicine Visiting Professorship
- 2012 - present
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
- 2011
Team LeaderMayo Clinic Quality Academy
- 2011 - 2012
MemberClinical Competency Committee, Internal Medicine Residency Program
- 2011 - 2012
Firm Leadership Task Force, Internal Medicine Residency Program
- 2011 - 2012
Committee MemberDepartment of Medicine Hospital Committee, Division of Medicine & Medical Specialties
- 2011 - 2012
chief resident, Divison of General Internal Medicine
- 2010 - 2012
Mayo Internal Medicine Residents' Council
- 2009 - 2019
Co-CoordinatorCoordinator of Residency Recruitment Dinners
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2008 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 2008 - present
MemberMayo Fellows Association
- 2004
Class RepresentativeMayo Medical School, Admissions Committee
- 2003 - 2005
Committee MemberMayo Medical School Admissions Committee
- 2000 - 2002
Mayo Medical School, Class Representative
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Firm Leadership Task Force, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
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Chief medical resident selection committee, Mayo Medical School
Publications
Research activities