Ruth E. Johnson, M.D.

  1. Internist

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  1. Breast imaging
  • Breast disease
  • Breast cancer
  • Breast imaging
  • Women at elevated risk of breast cancer
  • Women's health
  • Menopausal medicine
  • Cancer prevention
  • Bioethics
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota

  1. 2014
    MD - EDUCATING TO INNOVATE IN HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION: Celebrate the First 20 years at the Harvard Macy Institute and Plan for the Next 20Harvard Macy Institute
  2. 2011
    Certificate - MBM 4000 Attention and Interpretation Therapy (AIT) ProgramMayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
  3. 2002
    CertificateHarvard-Macy Program for Physician Educators
  4. 2002
    CertificateHarvard-Macy Program for Physician Educators
  5. 1992
    Certificate - Joseph & Rose Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Intensive Bioethics Course XVIIIGeorgetown University
  6. 1984
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 1978
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 1974
    BA - Chemistry and BiologyAugsburg College

Certifications

  1. 1985
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2005
    Elected MemberAmerican Society of Breast Disease
  2. 2002
    General Internal Medicine James L. Lipsky Service AwardMayo Clinic in Rochester
  3. 2002
    Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Support of STAR, a breast cancer prevention trialNational Surgical Breast & Bowel Project
  4. 2000
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 1999
    Elected MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  6. 1998
    Faculty Service AwardMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  7. 1996
    Distinguished Alumna AwardAugsburg College
  8. 1993
    Resident's Award for outstanding contributions as Associate Director of Internal Medicine Residency ProgramDepartment of Internal Medicine
  9. 1989
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  10. 1989
    Elected MemberAssociation of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM)
  11. 1981
    YWCA Women of Achievement Awards, Certificate of RecognitionMayo Clinic
  12. 1974
    Summa Cum Laude GraduateAugsburg College

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    Vice ChairCommittee on Academic Health, Board of Regents, University of Minnesota
  2. 2023 - present
    ChairMission Fulfilment Committee, Board of Regents, University of Minnesota
  3. 2023 - present
    MemberGovernance and Policy Committee, Board of Regents, University of Minnesota
  4. 2023 - present
    MemberDEI Working Group, Board of Regents, University of Minnesota
  5. 2022 - present
    MemberBoard of Trustees, University of Minnesota Foundation
  6. 2022 - present
    MemberCommittee on Trusteeship, University of Minnesota Foundation
  7. 2022 - present
    Board MemberPresidential Performance Review, Board of Regents, University of Minnesota
  8. 2021 - 2027
    Board MemberBoard of Regents, University of Minnesota
  9. 2021 - 2023
    Vice ChairMission Fulfilment Committee, Board of Regents, University of Minnesota
  10. 2021 - present
    MemberLitigation Review Committee, Board of Regents, University of Minnesota
  11. 2020 - present
    MemberGeneral Internal Medicine, Faculty Development Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  12. 2019 - present
    Executive, Development and InternationalDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  13. 2014 - present
    MemberInternational Psychogeriatric Society
  14. 2012 - 2013
    MemberLegacy Gifts Committee, Luther Seminary
  15. 2012 - 2013
    MemberAdmissions Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  16. 2012 - 2013
    MemberMMS I Executive Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  17. 2012 - 2013
    Board MemberLuther Seminary
  18. 2011 - present
    ChairSpirituality in Healthcare Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  19. 2010 - present
    Co-ChairSpirituality Grand Rounds Leadership Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  20. 2009 - 2010
    Delegate AlternateGovernors Council, Minnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians
  21. 2009
    MemberAsk Mayo Expert Advisory Group, Education Technology Center, Department of Education Administration
  22. 2008 - 2010
    Vice ChairSpirituality in Healthcare Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  23. 2007 - 2011
    MemberCapital Campaign Cabinet, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  24. 2007 - 2009
    MemberScience, Business, and Religion Building Project Steering Committee, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  25. 2007 - 2008
    MemberCapital Campaign Steering Committee, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  26. 2006 - present
    MemberNorth American Menopause Society
  27. 2005 - 2007
    MemberEditorial Board, Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions
  28. 2005 - 2006
    MemberPresidential Search Committee, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  29. 2005
    Co-ChairFoundations in Bioethics Course, MMS I, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  30. 2005
    MemberFoundations in Bioethics Course, MMS I, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  31. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Breast Disease
  32. 2004 - 2011
    MemberDevelopment (Institutional Advancement) Committee, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  33. 2004 - 2008
    MemberInternal Medicine Residency, Breast Clinic, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  34. 2004 - 2007
    Educational CoordinatorDiagnostic Breast Clinic, Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  35. 2004 - 2007
    MemberGeneral Medicine Training Subcommittee, Department of Internal Medicine
  36. 2004 - 2007
    MemberSection of Medical Education Core Teaching Faculty, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  37. 2004 - 2006
    DirectorBreast Clinic Module, Clinical Skills Block Internal Medicine Residency G1, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  38. 2004 - 2006
    MemberClinical Skills Block Internal Medicine Residency G1, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  39. 2004 - 2006
    Vice ChairRegents Committee, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  40. 2004 - 2006
    Co-ChairCapital Campaign, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  41. 2004 - 2006
    MemberCapital Campaign, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  42. 2004 - 2006
    Vice ChairDevelopment (Institutional Advancement) Committee, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  43. 2004 - 2005
    MemberStudent Advisor System, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  44. 2004
    Co-FounderBusiness Advisory Board, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  45. 2004
    MemberBusiness Advisory Board, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  46. 2004 - present
    MemberAdmissions Committee, MD/PhD Program, Mayo Medical School
  47. 2004 - present
    MemberMD/PhD Program, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  48. 2002 - 2007
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  49. 2002 - 2005
    MemberBreast Health Center Operations Committee, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  50. 2002 - 2004
    Co-FounderAthletic Advisory Board, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  51. 2002 - 2004
    MemberAthletic Advisory Board, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  52. 2002 - present
    MemberSpirituality in Healthcare Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  53. 2001 - 2006
    Co-Founder and LiaisonScience Advisory Board, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  54. 2001 - 2006
    MemberScience Advisory Board, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  55. 2001 - 2004
    MemberRecruitment Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  56. 2001 - 2002
    MemberStudent Advisor System, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  57. 2000 - 2006
    MemberRegents Committee, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  58. 1999
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  59. 1999 - present
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  60. 1999 - 2000
    ChairPatient Care Task Force, Accreditation Committee, Breast Clinic
  61. 1999 - 2000
    ChairResearch Committee, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  62. 1999 - 2000
    MemberBreast Cancer Integration Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  63. 1999 - 2000
    MemberResearch Committee, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  64. 1998 - 2006
    MemberExecutive Committee, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  65. 1998 - 2004
    ChairAcademic and Student Affairs Committee, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  66. 1998 - 2000
    SecretaryBoard of Regents, Augsburg College
  67. 1998 - 1999
    MemberAcademic Dean Search Committee, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  68. 1997 - 2008
    Speaker and ParticipantAnnual Northern Hills Women's Open Golf Fundraiser, American Cancer Society
  69. 1997 - 2002
    MemberFamilial Cancer Program Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  70. 1997 - 2000
    MemberEditorial Board, Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions
  71. 1997 - 2000
    MemberAdmissions Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  72. 1997 - 1998
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  73. 1997 - 1998
    MemberBreast Practice Integration Task Force, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  74. 1997 - 1998
    MemberPsychosocial Consortium, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  75. 1997 - 1998
    MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  76. 1996
    Director-At-LargeGolden Dreams Benefit Ball, Make A Wish Foundation
  77. 1996 - 2007
    MemberBreast Cancer Tumor Study Group, Breast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine
  78. 1996 - 2005
    DirectorIssues in Bioethics Course, MMS IV, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  79. 1996 - 2005
    MemberIssues in Bioethics Course, MMS IV, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  80. 1995 - 1996
    MemberMake A Wish Foundation
  81. 1995 - 1996
    MemberGolden Dreams Benefit Ball, Make A Wish Foundation
  82. 1995
    Director-At-LargeGolden Dreams Benefit Ball, Make A Wish Foundation
  83. 1995 - 2005
    ChairBioethics Curriculum Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  84. 1995 - 2005
    DirectorIntroduction to Bioethics Course, MMS II, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  85. 1995 - 2005
    ChairIntroduction to Bioethics Course, MMS II, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  86. 1995 - 2005
    ChairIssues in Bioethics Course, MMS IV, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  87. 1995 - 2005
    MemberIntroduction to Bioethics Course, MMS II, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  88. 1995 - 2005
    MemberPatient, Physician and Society Curriculum Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  89. 1995 - 1996
    MemberWomen's Healthcare Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  90. 1994 - 2008
    MemberDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  91. 1994 - 2011
    MemberBoard of Regents, Augsburg College
  92. 1994 - 2004
    MemberAcademic and Student Affairs Committee, Board of Regents, Augsburg College
  93. 1994 - 1999
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  94. 1993 - 2008
    MemberBreast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  95. 1993 - 1998
    DirectorBreast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  96. 1993 - 1998
    Section HeadBreast Clinic, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  97. 1993 - 2006
    MemberBreast Cancer Detection Guideline Work Group, Institute for Clinical Systems Integration
  98. 1993 - 1996
    MemberHumanities in Medicine Committee, Rochester Center for Humanities in Medicine, Mayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine
  99. 1993 - 1996
    MemberMayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine, Department of Education Administration
  100. 1993 - 1995
    MemberHospital Ethics Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  101. 1992 - 2005
    MemberBioethics Curriculum Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  102. 1992 - 1993
    DirectorResidents' Ethics Curriculum and Retreat, Department of Internal Medicine
  103. 1992 - 1993
    MemberResidents' Ethics Curriculum and Retreat, Department of Internal Medicine
  104. 1992 - 1993
    DirectorResidents' Ethics Curriculum and Retreat, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  105. 1992 - 1993
    MemberResidents' Ethics Curriculum and Retreat, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  106. 1992
    MemberIntroduction to Patient Curriculum Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  107. 1991 - 1993
    DirectorSpring Office Practice Course, Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  108. 1991 - 1993
    MemberSpring Office Practice Course, Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  109. 1991 - 1993
    DirectorSpring Office Practice Course (Ambulatory Medicine), Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  110. 1989 - 1990
    MemberGovernors Council, Minnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians
  111. 1989 - 1993
    Associate DirectorInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  112. 1989 - 1993
    MemberInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  113. 1989 - 1999
    MemberAdvisory Committee, Women in Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  114. 1989 - 1999
    MemberWomen in Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  115. 1989 - 1993
    DirectorTuesday Evening Seminar Series and Journal Club, Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  116. 1989 - 1993
    MemberInternal Medicine Resident Graduate Education Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  117. 1989 - 1993
    MemberInternal Medicine Residency Evaluation Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  118. 1989 - 1993
    MemberTuesday Evening Seminar Series and Journal Club, Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  119. 1989 - 1993
    MemberResidency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  120. 1989 - 1993
    MemberAssociation of Program Directors in Internal Medicine
  121. 1989 - 1993
    Resident AdvisorInternal Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  122. 1989 - 1993
    Associate DirectorResidency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  123. 1989 - 1993
    DirectorTuesday Evening Seminar Series and Journal Club, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  124. 1989 - 1993
    Executive Committee MemberGeneral Medicine Training Committee, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  125. 1989 - 1993
    PresidentMayo Medical School Alumni Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  126. 1989 - 1993
    MemberGeneral Medical Training Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  127. 1989 - 1993
    MemberExecutive Committee, General Medical Training Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  128. 1989 - 1993
    MemberResidency Evaluation Committee, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  129. 1989 - 1993
    MemberGeneral Medicine Training Committee, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  130. 1989 - 1993
    MemberGraduate Education Committee, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  131. 1989 - 1991
    MemberScientific Program Committee, Minnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians
  132. 1989 - 1990
    MemberPublic Affairs Committee - State, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  133. 1989 - present
    MemberInternal Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  134. 1989 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  135. 1989 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  136. 1988 - 1995
    MemberCommittee on Women Physicians, Minnesota Medical Association
  137. 1988 - 1993
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Area General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  138. 1988 - 1990
    MemberEditorial Board, Mayo Clinical Update, Mayo Clinic Committees
  139. 1987 - 1994
    MemberDivision of Area General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  140. 1987 - 1988
    MemberPractice Committee, Division of Area General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  141. 1985 - 1986
    MemberPark Nicollet Medical Center
  142. 1985 - 1986
    MemberLaboratory Management Committee, Park Nicollet Medical Center
  143. 1984
    MemberResident Advisory Committee, Cardiovascular Division, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  144. 1981
    MemberPathology Education Committee, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  145. 1980
    MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
  146. 1980
    MemberLeadership Workshop for Women in Medicine, Women in Medical Academia Project, American Medical Women's Association
  147. 1980
    MemberWomen in Medical Academia Project, American Medical Women's Association
  148. 1979 - 1980
    EditorNewsletter, Mayo Medical School Alumni Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
  149. 1978 - 1984
    MemberExecutive Committee, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  150. 1978
    Co-FounderMayo Medical School Alumni Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  151. 1978
    Co-authorBylaws Committee, Mayo Medical School Alumni Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
  152. 1978 - present
    MemberMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  153. 1978 - present
    MemberMayo Medical School Alumni Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  154. 1976 - 1977
    Student RepresentativeMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  155. 1974 - 1978
    MemberMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  156.  
    Education CoordinatorInternal Medicine Residency, Breast Clinic, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  157.  
    MemberWomen's Endocrine Core Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  158.  
    MemberSoutheast Minnesota Women's Health Project Task Force, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  159.  
    MemberSociety of General Internal Medicine
  160.  
    MemberAmerican Society of Psycho-Oncology and AIDS
  161.  
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  162.  
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  163.  
    MemberSouthern Minnesota Medical Association
  164.  
    MemberAssociation of American Medical Colleges
  165.  
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group