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OUR GRADUATES BECOME YOUR DOCTORS

The University of Minnesota Medical School has a network of more than 17,000 accomplished alumni. Our graduates play an important role in improving the medical profession, changing public policy and advancing health care. We take great pride in your success and want to hear from you! Please update your contact information, and share your professional and personal accomplishments. 

MD AND MD/PhD ALUMNI

17,703 total

12,564 living 
6,831 living in Minnesota
6,805 living in Minnesota, not retired

TRAINEE ALUMNI

14,248 total

11,471 resident alumni
2,777 fellow alumni

Dr. Natalia Dorf-Biderman and Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

UPCOMING EVENT

 

Revitalizing Physicians: Navigating Burnout and Enhancing Sleep for Sustainable Well-being in Healthcare

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 
12 p.m. CST

Presented by Dr. Natalia Dorf-Biderman (Res. '10) and Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

Part of the Maximizing Medical Practice series.

Award Nominations

The Medical Alumni Society is seeking nominations for the Harold S. Diehl Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award, and the Early Distinguished Career Award. The Harold S. Diehl Award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding professional contributions to the Medical School. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to the community and the Early Distinguished Career Alumni Award recognizes exemplary work of alumni physicians early in their career.

ALUMNI NEWS

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Kelly Greenleaf

According to her mother, Dr. Kelly Greenleaf wanted to become a doctor from about age five. Dr. Greenleaf is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN. Originally from Marquette, MI, she began her journey at the U of M Medical School, Duluth Campus. “I loved Duluth; it was similar in many ways to my hometown, with a small-town feeling on the lake.”Dr. Greenleaf credits influential mentors to her success in medical school and her professional practice including the late Dr. Lillian Repesh and Dr. James Boulger. She also participated in the Rural Physicians Associate Program...

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Arne Vainio

Dr. Arne Vainio describes his pathway to medicine as a pinball that bounced off many different spots before arriving where it was meant to be.

Where Are Our 2023 Family Medicine Graduates Now?

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is proud of our 48 family medicine resident graduates, our 10 fellowship graduates, and our intern graduate. What are they doing today? Let’s dive into their chosen paths, locations, and aspirations.

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Tanya Repka

Dr. Tanya Repka began her education and career in health information science, but, early on, she knew she wanted to expand her professional experience. A physician in her workplace encouraged her to apply to medical school, noting her affinity for science.In 1980, she entered the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth Campus. After starting clinical work at the U of M Twin Cities campus, rotating through hospitals, she knew I wanted to focus on internal medicine. Following an internship in San Francisco, she returned to Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) for her residency and chief...

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Heather Thompson Buum

Dr. Heather Thompson Buum is a primary care physician and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. She is also a breast cancer survivor.Dr. Thompson Buum completed her medical education and internal medicine residency at the U of M, joining the faculty in 2002. “The University was expanding the primary care center and was looking to hire more female internists. It was great continuity for me because I had rotated through that clinic and enjoyed working with that patient population.”In addition, she was excited about the opportunity to teach. She described the value...

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HELP OUR STUDENTS TRAVEL

Each year medical students preparing for the next stage of their training travel the country for exciting — and sometimes stressful — residency interviews. You can help them by volunteering to host a student visiting your area.Â