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Raymond J. Mayewski, M.D.

Raymond J. Mayewski, M.D.

About Me

Dr. Raymond Mayewski is a Professor of Medicine and Vice President at URMC. He is also a past Director of the Center for Primary Care. Dr. Mayewski received his M.D. from Temple Medical School and his internal medicine training at URMC. He subsequently performed fellowships in pulmonary disease and ...
Dr. Raymond Mayewski is a Professor of Medicine and Vice President at URMC. He is also a past Director of the Center for Primary Care. Dr. Mayewski received his M.D. from Temple Medical School and his internal medicine training at URMC. He subsequently performed fellowships in pulmonary disease and patient safety. He is currently the Director of the Grateful Donor Program at URMC.

Faculty Appointments

Professor Emeritus - Department of Medicine, General Medicine (SMD)

Credentials

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

Salzburg Fellowship #386: Patient Safety and Medical Error, Salzburg Austria

Simon School of Business, University of Rochester Medical Economics and Leadership Certificate

Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY
Fellow, Pulmonary Disease 1976 - 1978

Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY
Chief Resident in Medicine 1975 - 1976

Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY
Resident in Medicine 1973 - 1975

Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY
Intern in Medicine 1972 - 1973

Education

MD | Temple University. Medicine. 1972

MD | Temple University. Medicine. 1972

BA | Penn State University. Pre-Medical. 1968

Awards

Best Doctor. 1998

Best Doctors in America (Northeast Region): Rochester, NY. 1996 - 1997

Endowed Chair (Dean's Professor). 1994

University of Rochester 3rd Year Medical Student Teach Commendation. 1988

American College of Physicians Teaching Scholar. 1983 - 1986

Arthur Bauman Teaching Award. 1982

Outstanding Teacher Award. 1980

National Fund for medical Education Fellowship. 1978 - 1980

Lawrence Young Prize for Best Teacher. 1975

Medical Chief Resident. 1975 - 1976

Alpha Omega Alpha. 1972

Publications

Journal Articles

Can aviation-based team training elicit sustainable behavioral change?

Sax,H. C.; Browne,P.; Mayewski,R. J.; Panzer,R. J.; Hittner,K. C.; Burke,R. L.; Coletta,S.

Arch. Surg. 2009; 144(12): 1133-1137.

Effects of Posture on Stimulated Ventilation in Quadriplegia.

McCool, FD; Brown, R; Mayewski, RJ.

Amer Rev Resp Dis. 1988; 108: 101-05.

Physicians' and nurses' attitudes toward withholding treatment in a community hospital.

Frampton MW, Mayewski RJ

Journal of general internal medicine.. 1987 2 (6):394-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Intermittent positive pressure breathing in patients with respiratory muscle weakness. Alterations in total respiratory system compliance.

McCool FD, Mayewski RF, Shayne DS, Gibson CJ, Griggs RC, Hyde RW

Chest.. 1986 October 90 (4):546-52. Epub 1900 01 01.

Diagnostic thoracentesis and pleural biopsy.

Ocaña I, Ribera E, Martínez-Vázquez JM

Annals of internal medicine.. 1986 August 105 (2):297-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Fall risk index for elderly patients based on number of chronic disabilities.

Tinetti ME, Williams TF, Mayewski R

The American journal of medicine.. 1986 March 80 (3):429-34. Epub 1900 01 01.

Congestive Heart Failure and Thoracentesis

Hall, WJ; Mayewski, RJ.

Ann Int Med. 1986; 104: 584-585.

Diagnostic thoracentesis and pleural biopsy in pleural effusions. Health and Public Policy Committee, American College of Physicians.

Annals of internal medicine.. 1985 November 103 (5):799-802. Epub 1900 01 01.

Diagnostic accuracy of cytology in Oat Cell carcinoma

Griner, PF; Mayewski, RJ.

Ann Int Med. 1984; 100: 918-919.

Early diagnosis of bleomycin pulmonary toxicity using bronchoalveolar lavage in dogs.

Fahey PJ, Utell MJ, Mayewski RJ, Wandtke JD, Hyde RW

The American review of respiratory disease.. 1982 July 126 (1):126-30. Epub 1900 01 01.

Book Review - Rational Diagnosis and Treatment

Mayewski, RJ.

Ann Int Med. 1982; 96: 541.

An exercise in the interpretation and selection of a laboratory test: angiotension-1-converting enzyme

Mayewski, RJ.

Hosp Prac. 1981; 16: 76A-76P.

A psychometric study of measures of medical interviewing skills

Swanson, DB; Mayewski, RJ; Norsen, L;Baran, T; Mushlin, AI.

Proceedings of Research in Med Ed Conference. 1981; .

Selection and interpretation of diagnostic tests and procedures - principles and application

Griner, PF;Mayewski, RJ;Mushlin, AI;Greenland, P;.

Ann Int Med. 1981; 94: 554-601.

Book Review - Clinical Diagnosis of Disease

Mayewski, RJ.

Ann Int Med. 1981; 94: 716.

Book Review - The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations (Vol. 7, Respiratory System)

Mayewski, RJ.

Amer J Dis Children. 1979; 133: 1292.

3H-Cortisol radioactivity in hepatic smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Mayewski, RJ; Litwack, G.

Biochem and Biophys Res Comm. 1969; 37: 729-735.

Books

Diagnostic Strategies for Common Medical Problems (2nd Edition) (1999)

Chapter: Characteristics of Diagnostic Tests and Principles for their use

Diagnostic Strategies for Common Medical Problems (2nd Edition) (1999)

Chapter: Pulmonary Embolism

Diagnostic Strategies for Common Medical Problems (2nd Edition) (1999)

Chapter: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Diagnostic Strategies for Common Medical Problems (1991)

Chapter: Characteristics of Diagnostic Tests and Principles for their use

Diagnostic Strategies for Common Medical Problems (1991)

Chapter: Pulmonary Embolism

Diagnostic Strategies for Common Medical Problems (1991)

Chapter: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Clinical Diagnosis and the Laboratory: Logical Strategies for Medical Problems (1986)

Chapter: Principles of Test Selection and Use

Clinical Diagnosis and the Laboratory: Logical Strategies for Common Medical Pro (1986)

Chapter: Principles of Test Interpretation

Clinical Diagnosis and the Laboratory: Logical Strategies For Common Medical Pro (1986)

Chapter: Pulmonary Embolism

Clinical Diagnosis and the Laboratory: Logical Strategies for Medical Problems (1986)

Chapter: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Clinical Diagnosis and the Laboratory: Logical Strategies for Medical Problems (1986)

Chapter: Sarcoidosis

The Selective and Comprehensive Testing of Adult Pulmonary Function (1983)

Chapter: Measurement of static pressure-volume relationships of the lung and thorax

The Selective and Comprehensive Testing of Adult Pulmonary Function (1983)

Chapter: Measurement of non-elastic resistance to airflow

Pulmonary Disease Review (1978)