Katie Shahwan
Dermatologist
3165 Demers Avenue Grand Forks ND, 58201About
Dr. Katie Shahwan is a board certified dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs micrographic surgeon. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, as well as advanced cutaneous reconstruction. She regularly publishes on skin cancer, with research interests including high risk squamous cell carcinoma, extramammary Paget disease, cutaneous sarcoma, and reconstructive techniques. Dr. Shahwan also loves to teach, and holds assistant professorships at both the University of North Dakota and The Ohio State University medical schools. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs, exploring Grand Forks, and mentoring the next generation of physicians.
Education and Training
The Ohio State University Mohs Fellowship 2021
University of Minnesota Dermatology Residency 2020
Harvard Medical School/MGH Derm Research Fellowship 2016
Loyola University Internal Medicine Internship 2015
Chicago Medical School MD 2014
University of St. Thomas BS 2010
Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor University of North Dakota 2021 - Present
- Adjunct Assistant Professor The Ohio State University 2021 - Present
Awards
- Gold Humanism Honor Society 2021 The Ohio State University
- Chief Resident 2020 University of Minnesota Dermatology
- Robert Sias Award for Clinical Excellence 2020 University of Minnesota Dermatology
- Top Five Abstract 2017 University of Minnesota Dermatology
- Magis Star Award 2015 Loyola University
- Highest GPA in the Clinical Sciences 2014 Chicago Medical School
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society 2014 Chicago Medical School
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American College of Mohs Surgery
- Women's Dermatologic Society
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
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