Martha F. Hartz

Martha F. Hartz, M.D. is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. She serves as Director of Undergraduate Medical Education and Pediatrics III Clerkship, with continuous academic appointment since completing her residency at Mayo in 1993. Her clinical practice focuses on pediatric allergic diseases at Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester, Minnesota.

Her educational background includes:

• MD, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (1988)
• Residency in Pediatrics, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine (1991)
• Fellowship in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine (1993)
• BS, University of Oklahoma (1984)

Research interests center on pediatric allergy/immunology with emphasis on food allergy epidemiology, asthma comorbidities, and anaphylaxis management. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on population-based allergy studies and medical education research. Her clinical scholarship bridges allergy practice with educational innovation, particularly in clerkship assessment methodologies.

Professional recognition includes:

• Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor (2020)
• Three-time Mayo Medical School Excellence in Teaching Recognition (2004, 2003, 2001)
• Nemours Children's Clinic Step Up to the Plate Award (1999)

As an active educator, she directs multiple medical student clerkships and serves on national pediatrics education committees. Her clinical practice treats asthma, food allergies, and related conditions while maintaining dual board certification in Pediatrics and Allergy & Immunology. Current leadership roles include Chair of the Undergraduate Education Committee and membership on the Task Force on Research and Scholarship within the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.