John Chen, M.D., Ph.D. (OPH ’14), received an award, Mayo Clinic Rochester

John Chen, M.D., Ph.D. (OPH ’14), Department of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, received a Mayo Clinic 2023 Distinguished Educator Award. The Distinguished Educator Award recognizes Mayo Clinic faculty who have significantly contributed to excellence in education throughout their careers; demonstrated leadership in education, education research or administration; have been recognized or honored by students or faculty; have shown a commitment to diversity; have created new ways of teaching or applied innovative techniques that foster the educational process; have contributed to the body of knowledge and methodology in medical education; and have actively mentored education faculty. Dr. Chen is a professor of ophthalmology and neurology in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.