Health Sciences Council

The Health Sciences Council is being convened under the guidance of the Office of the President to advise and support collaboration on curriculum, interprofessional education, clinical care and the development of strategies to enhance our performance in biomedical and public health research.

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President Guskiewicz Appoints Council to Shape the Future of Health Sciences

The newly formed MSU Health Sciences Council, composed of thirteen key leaders, will guide the university's health sciences strategy, focusing on curriculum, research innovation, and interprofessional collaboration, with recommendations expected by mid-December.

July 29, 2024 Communication

Communication and request for feedback.

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President Guskiewicz
members

Health Sciences Council Members

Co-Chair Joyce deJong
Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Co-Chair Jeff MacKeigan
Senior Advisor, Office of Research and Innovation
Kris Allen
Chief Operating Officer, MSU Health Care
Chris Contag
Director, Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering
Kimberly Dodd
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
Walt Esselman
Associate Vice President of Research
Norm Hubbard
Senior Vice President for Health Sciences; and President, Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
Jerlando Jackson
Dean, College of Education
Jennifer Johnson
Chair, Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health
Steve Kalkanis
Executive Vice President and CEO of Henry Ford Health; CEO of Henry Ford Medical Group; Board Member, Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
Leigh Small
Dean, College of Nursing
Aron Sousa
Executive Dean & Dean, College of Human Medicine
Michael Weiner
Chief Medical Officer, MSU Health Care
Minutes

Meeting Minutes

The Health Sciences Council meets weekly and minutes will be updated on a weekly basis.

Meeting minutes

September 18, 2024

Meeting minutes

September 7, 2024

Meeting minutes

September 4, 2024

Meeting minutes

August 28, 2024

Meeting minutes

August 21, 2024

Meeting minutes

August 14, 2024

Meeting minutes

August 7, 2024

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The Health Sciences Council welcomes feedback and suggestions.