Mary Rensel, MD

• Network of Pediatric MS Centers Steering Committee
• Director of Pediatric MS,  Mellen Center
• Director of Wellness, Mellen Center
• Principal Investigator of Clinical trials
• President of Women's Professional Staff Association 2017-2019
• International Pediatric MS Study Group 2011- Present

• Quality as Value in Healthcare: What do current changes mean? 11/1/12
• Resonant Leadership: Creating Sustainable Leaders Through Mindfulness, Hope & Compassion, 9/11/12
• Middle East Cultural Competence: Culture, Patient Care and Working Relationships
• The Business of Healthcare, 10/12/11
• Foundations of Healthcare Communication for Physicians, 9/13/11
• Investigator Human Subject Research Education track 2/17/10
• Cleveland Clinic Staff Mentorship training 1/ 2010
• Palatucci Patient Advocacy training 1/2011
• Engaging Women Leaders: Setting Your Goals , 3/3/09
• The Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine , San Diego, CA 11/16-21/08
• Using Sharepoint CCA 7/24/08
• Situational Leadership CCA 7/1/08
• Tools and Tips for Information Management , 10/21/08
• Patient Experience Within the Revenue Cycle, 11/25/08
• Writing Educational Objectives, Cleveland Clinic, 2006
• What the CEO Wants you to Know: Building Business Acumen, Physician Leadership University, Cleveland Clinic, 2006
• Process Improvement, Physician Leadership University, Cleveland Clinic, 2006
• Essentials of Clinical Teaching and Assessment Retreat, Cleveland Clinic, 2006
• Biostatics and Statistical Computing, Cleveland Clinic, 2002
• Research Methods Module I, Clinical Epidemiology, Cleveland Clinic, 2002
• Human Research Subjects Protection Training, Cleveland Clinic, 2002

• Clinical Neurology Award, Medical College of Ohio, 1992
• Alumni of the Year, St. Francis of Assisi, 2003
• Distinguished Educator Level I Certificate, ClevelandClinic, 2007
• Best Doctors of Cleveland, Cleveland Magazine, 2010-present
• Caregiver Celebration Award, Cleveland Clinic, 2013,2014
• Mentor Recognition Award, Cleveland Clinic, 2015
• Service award for Career Development and Coaching, Cleveland Clinic, 2016
• Outstanding preceptor for Medical students, Cleveland Clinic, 2019

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As of 2025-11-14, Dr. Rensel has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.

Fiduciary Role. Dr. Rensel serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:

• Brain Fresh, LLC

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Rensel receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

• Roche (Hoffman-La Roche, Ltd.)
• EMD Serono, Inc.
• TG Therapeutics, Inc.

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