Michael W. Cullen

Dr. Michael W. Cullen is an Associate Professor of Medicine and a general cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He specialize in cardiovascular medicine, focusing on coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, and valvular heart disease. Dr. Cullen is actively involved in clinical practice, interpreting echocardiograms, performing transesophageal echocardiograms, and managing patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Education & Training:

• Doctorate of Medicine (2006) - University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (2002) - University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Multidisciplinary residency and fellowship training in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases at Mayo Clinic

Research & Education: Dr. Cullen is a prominent educator in cardiology, teaching at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and receiving grants for educational research. His scholarly work emphasizes cardiovascular education, echocardiography, and physician well-being. He has held leadership roles in the American College of Cardiology and Mayo Clinic's educational initiatives.

Awards & Recognition:

• Golden Apple Award Nominee (2023)
• Senior Fellow, Mayo Clinic Academy of Educational Excellence (2020)
• Nex Gen Innovator Award (2017)
• Endowment for Education Research Award (2018)

Professional Contributions: Dr. Cullen leads committees in cardiovascular education, fellowship program design, and clinical practice optimization. He co-directs the Cardiac Education Clinic and chairs the Cardiovascular Wellbeing Project at Mayo Clinic.