Educators – Legacy

The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Academy of Educational Excellence is a collaborative, interprofessional learning community dedicated to inspire, support, recognize, and disseminate the exceptional and innovative work done by educators across the Mayo Clinic enterprise.

Legacy: Academy members who have long-standing active participation in the education shield or have been national leaders in health professions and science education, as demonstrated by leadership roles, education-related innovations, and contributions to education scholarship.

The following individuals attained membership between Sept. 1, 2024, and Aug. 31, 2025.

Stephanie F. Heller, M.D.

Administration and Leadership

Minnesota

Natalie R. Langley, Ph.D.

Teaching

Arizona

Akash Sharma, M.D., M.B.A.

Curriculum Design and Assessment

Florida

Richard S. Zimmerman, M.D.

Teaching

Arizona