Thomas Howell

Former Vice Chair, Patient Experience Medical Director, Con-OB GYN Mayo Clinic

Dr. Howell grew up in the Midwest and Arizona. The oldest of 10 children, he has his BS in Psychology from ASU. Earned his MD from the University of Arizona, and did residency at Maricopa County and St Joseph's Hospitals in Phoenix. He started practice in Minnesota in 1991and continues there today. He received his Certification as a Physician Executive in 2016, Masters in Healthcare Quality and Safety in 2019, and is an Assistant Professor at Mayo Clinic. Married to his school sweetheart, he is the father of 5. Currently he served as the Chair for the Mayo Clinic Community Division of OB/GYN and was assistant Medical Director of Mayo Clinic Patient Experience.

Day 1: Rooted in Purpose: Reconnecting with the Why Behind PX

2:00 PM Fresh Faces, Shared Spaces: Coffee House Social Hour for NGPX Newbies

First Time Attending NGPX? Kick off your NGPX journey with this relaxed, coffeehouse-style networking event designed just for first-year attendees. Join fellow newcomers and our welcoming Advisory Board members for casual conversations, light structure, and a low-pressure environment to help you ease into the event. Whether you're looking for industry insights, new connections, or just some friendly faces, this session is the perfect way to start building your NGPX community—it’s going to be a latte of fun!

Meet fellow first-time attendees and start forming lasting connections
Get guidance and insights from seasoned Advisory Board mentors
Join lightly structured group discussions to jumpstart meaningful conversations with ease

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