Tim Ridgway

Tim Ridgway serves as Medical Vice President of Health Affairs and Dean of the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota, holding the Dr. Charley F. and Elizabeth Gutch Chair in Medicine since 2015. He has been a faculty member at USD Sanford School of Medicine since 1997.

His educational background includes:

• Gastroenterology Fellowship, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine (1991)
• Internal Medicine Residency, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine (1988)
• Transitional Internship, McKennan Hospital (1985)
• MD, University of South Dakota School of Medicine (1984)
• BA in Chemistry and Biology, Augustana College (1980)

Dr. Ridgway's clinical and academic focus centers on Gastroenterology within Internal Medicine, with significant contributions to medical education through leadership roles and teaching excellence. His career demonstrates deep integration of clinical practice, academic administration, and educational mentorship within academic medicine.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Master of the American College of Physicians
• SDSMA Presidential Award
• USD Sanford School of Medicine Distinguished Alumnus Award
• Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
• Augustana Alumni Achievement Award
• Teacher of the Year Award by the American College of Physicians

Dr. Ridgway has provided extensive academic leadership through roles including president of the South Dakota State Medical Association and councilor of the Alpha Omega Alpha-South Dakota chapter, while maintaining active clinical practice and teaching responsibilities. His educational impact spans decades through formal medical training programs and mentorship of future physicians.