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Colin West, MD, Internal Medicine, Rochester, MN

Colin P West MD PhD


Professor of Medicine, Medical Education, and Biostatistics Mayo Clinic

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  • 200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905

  • Phone+1 507-284-2511

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Summary

  • Dr. Colin West is an internal medicine physician based in Rochester, MN. A consultant at Mayo Clinic and trained at the University of Iowa's College of Medicine, Dr. West holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. in Biostatistics. His areas of expertise encompass evidence-based medicine, biostatistics, medical education, and professional burnout. He has numerous publications on these topics in well-respected journals. Over his career, he has been recognized for his work, earning awards from the University of Iowa College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic. Dr. West also serves as Medical Director of Employee Well-Being at Mayo Clinic.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2004
  • University of Iowa
    University of IowaPh.D., Biostatistics, 1995 - 1999
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1999
  • University of Iowa
    University of IowaM.S., Biostatistics, 1992 - 1995
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonB.S., Mathematics, Cum Laude, 1985 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2001 - 2027
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Centricity Enterprise (CE), GE Healthcare, 2014-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Mayo Clinic Patient Lists, Mayo Clinic, 2014-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity Enterprise (CE), GE Healthcare, 2014-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Burnout, Depression, Career Satisfaction, and Work-Life Integration by Physician Race/Ethnicity  
    Tait D Shanafelt, Colin P West, Mickey T Trockel, Liselotte N Dyrbye, JAMA Network Open
  • Resilience and Burnout Among Physicians and the General US Working Population  
    Colin P West, Liselotte N Dyrbye, Christine Sinsky, Tait D Shanafelt, JAMA Network Open
  • The Educational Innovations Project (EIP)-Association between residency program participation and medical education publications  
    Thomas KG, Halvorsen AJ, West CP, Warm EJ, Vasilias J, Reynolds EE, Frohna JG, McDonald FS, Am J Med, 1/1/2013

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • How to conduct rigorous studies of doctors' wellbeing across the continuum from student to physician in practice.
    West CP, Shanafelt TD, International Conference on Physician Health, London, England, 9/16/2014
  • Resilience to depression and burnout among medical students: the role of coping style and social support.
    Thompson G, McBride R, West CP, Halaas GW, Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Annual Meeting, Milan, Italy, 9/1/2014
  • Differential risk of myocardial infarction and stroke in bipolar disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Prieto ML, Cuellar-Barboza AB, Bobo WV, Roger VL, Bellivier F, Leboyer M, West CP, Frye MA, Biol Psychiatry, 5/1/2014

Lectures

  • "Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine" 
    5/1/2014
  • "Biostats Workshop" 
    San Diego, CA - 5/1/2014
  • "Clinical Images" 
    Kauai, HI - 1/1/2014

Other

Authored Content

  • Burnout, Depression, Career Satisfaction, and Work-Life Integration by Physician Race/EthnicityAugust 2020
  • Resilience and Burnout Among Physicians and the General US Working PopulationJuly 2020
  • Resilience and Burnout Among Physicians and the General US Working PopulationJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • Mayo Clinic Smartwatch Study Reveals New Path to Boosting Physician Well-Being
    Mayo Clinic Smartwatch Study Reveals New Path to Boosting Physician Well-BeingAugust 18th, 2025
  • Career Reflections on Improving Burnout, Practice Efficiency, Physician Well-Being and Patient Care [Podcast]
    Career Reflections on Improving Burnout, Practice Efficiency, Physician Well-Being and Patient Care [Podcast]May 23rd, 2025
  • Dr. Sinsky Reflects on Joy of Medicine Ahead of Her Retirement
    Dr. Sinsky Reflects on Joy of Medicine Ahead of Her RetirementMay 20th, 2025

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