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Jerry D. Brewer, MD, FACMS

Present Affiliation

  • Mayo Clinic

Medical School

  • Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2004

Residency and Fellowship Training

  • Residency: Mayo Clinic, 2005-08
  • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, 2008-09

Professional Activities

  • Program Director MSDO Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, 2018-Present
  • Professor of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, 2017-Present
  • Academy of Educational Excellence Member, Mayo Clinic, 2019-Present
  • Chair – Division of Dermatologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 2013-2017
  • Masters in Clinical and Translational Research, Mayo Clinic, 2014-16
  • Mayo Clinic Quality Fellow: Silver Level Certification, Mayo Clinic, 2015
  • Chair – Dermatology Research Unit, Mayo Clinic, 2011-2013
  • Dermatology Foundation Career Development Award, Dermatology Foundation, 2009-12
  • Mayo Brother’s Distinguished Fellowship Award, Mayo Clinic, 2008
  • Chief Resident, Mayo Clinic, 2007-08
  • Student Body President (Student Senate Executive Committee), Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2003-04
  • Student Body Treasurer (Student Senate Executive Committee), Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2002-03
  • Penfel Award, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2004
  • Distinguished Service Award, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2004
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, AOA, 2003
  • Promotions Committee Member, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2000-04

American College of Mohs Surgery activities:

  • ACMS Foundation Governance Policy Committee Chair, 2021-24
  • ACMS Foundation Research Review Committee Chair, 2020-21
  • CME and Education Committee Chair, 2017-21
  • Board of Directors, 2016-19
  • Annual Meeting Abstract Reviewer, 2019
  • Registry Implementation and Management Subcommittee Member, 2014-16
  • Annual Meeting Scientific Program Committee Chair, 2015
  • Annual Meeting Scientific Program Committee Member, 2013
  • Regional Meeting Scientific Program Committee Chair, 2013

Other national, state and local dermatology society activities:

  • Epidemiology ERG (AAD), President, 2018-21
  • MN Dermatologic Society, President, 2016-17
  • MN Dermatologic Society, Vice President, 2016
  • American Board of Dermatology, Surgical Item Writer, 2016-Present
  • ITSCC, Board of Directors, 2011-14
  • Dermatology Foundation, Research Review Panel Chair, 2021
  • Dermatology Foundation, Research Review Panel Member, 2018-20
  • AAD/ACMS/ASDSA/ASMS, AUC for Mohs Manuscript Writer, 2022
  • AAD/ACMS/ASDSA/ASMS, AUC for Mohs Manuscript Writer, 2012

Medical Society, Government and/or Professional Appointments, Awards and Honors:

  • Humanitarian Aid (Guatemala)
    • Mission Trip Expedition Leader, 2016 and 2018
    • Mission Trip Volunteer, 2014-15
  • Mayo Clinic
    • Karis Award, 2012
    • Paul A. O’Leary Award, 2008
    • Richard K. Winkelmann Research Award, 2008
    • Roy S. Rogers III Travel Award, 2007
    • Mayo International Health Program Scholarship, 2007
  • Minnesota Medical Association
    • Ethics and Medical/Legal Affairs Committee Member, 2013-14
  • American Academy of Dermatology
    • Deputy Chair Appropriate Use Criteria Committee, 2023-26
    • Appropriate Use Criteria Committee Member, 2019-24
    • Chair Leadership Development Sessions Work Group, 2023
    • Deputy Chair Leadership Development Sessions Work Group, 2022
    • Leadership Development Steering Committee Member, 2019-22
    • Professionalism and Ethics Committee, 2017-20
    • Chair Advanced Leadership Forum, 2017-18
    • Cochrane Scholarship Recipient, 2017
    • Melanoma Advisory Task Force, 2015-17
    • Leadership Forum 201 Participant, 2015
    • JAAD Editorial Mentorship Program, 2013
    • Leadership Forum Workgroup, 2012-14
    • Melanoma and Skin Cancer Committee, 2011-14
    • Leadership Program Participant, 2012
    • Leadership Forum Participant, 2010

Publications:

  • Author of 130 publications

Position Statement:

As I reflect on the last 13 ½ years I have been a member of the Mohs College, I am filled with immense gratitude.  What an amazing experience it has been to be a physician and participate in the art of caring and curing.  As members of the Mohs College, we have been given a gift…the gift to care for those with cutaneous malignancy like no others can.  I see the level of care we deliver raised to new heights year after year.  The way Mohs surgery offers hope and cure, with exceptional function and esthetics is truly awe inspiring.  I am humbled to be surrounded by such extraordinary people, and further humbled to be considered to represent this great organization as Secretary/Treasurer.  We have accomplished so much and navigated successfully unprecedented times.  Emerging on the other side of a pandemic, having an increased presence on social media, putting into place successful advocacy efforts, a recent shift to high levels of focus on diversity, a formal appropriate use criteria for Mohs micrographic surgery, improving wisely efforts, MohsAIQ, nearly three quarters of our members becoming board certified, and the ACMS Foundation’s two arms supporting high end research and leadership development are a few.  Through the steady leadership of our Mohs College and the ACMS staff we have accomplished incredible things.  I understand however, that in spite of these accomplishments, we have work to do, including a continued strong presence in social media, advocacy, leadership development and high-end research demonstrating the quality of our work.  If given the opportunity I promise to bring every bit of me to the table, to serve with vigor, grit, drive, humility, and gratitude.  I promise to serve as a servant leader, knowing I am no better than anyone else, that there are numerous individuals within the college that in many ways are more talented and capable than I, and that the opportunity to serve is a privilege.  I also promise to focus on relationships as I am very aware that relationships are the most important part of living.  The aspect of my life I am most proud of is being the father of 7 which has given me tremendous rich life experiences and joy, love, hope, and growth.  In closing I’d like to end with the words of Helen Keller…” the world is moved not only by the mighty shoves of the heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker.”  I understand that all we do and what we accomplish is because of all of us, and because of the things we do together every day for each other and for our patients.  The ACMS has given me so much and I am now humbled and honored to be considered as someone to represent you, and to give back as Secretary/Treasurer.  I eagerly look forward to this opportunity to serve you.  Thank you sincerely for your consideration.