MSU Health Sciences aligns the colleges of Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and Nursing, as well as our patient-focused health care providers. Our shared goal is to advance the science and experience of health for patients near and far.
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Our culture is focused on compassion, collaboration and excellence and you can expect to find these values portrayed across the entire organization. Together, we are creating health care solutions that are easier to discover, implement, and access.
Working with government and industry partners, MSU is setting new standards for individuals and communities to access better health care across the state of Michigan and the U.S. These efforts enable us to contribute health, hope and healing for all.
MSU is the only Big Ten university that is home to two medical schools and a nationally recognized college of nursing. We’re proud of the diversity, knowledge and goals of our 3,200+ students. Together, we are aggressive in our efforts to address the current shortage of health care providers in Michigan and across the industry.
MSU Health Care is the university’s academic health center and includes more than 600 faculty and affiliate providers with expertise in 25 adult and pediatric specialties. Their mission is to make quality care easier to access for mid-Michigan residents.
When we work with government and industry partners, we share knowledge, experience and access to resources. Discoveries can then be scaled so innovations are shared to create healthier communities.
Michigan State University Health Sciences — the colleges of Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and Nursing, as well as MSU Health Care — are working together to increase diversity, equity and inclusion through curriculum transformation for students, the expansion of professional development opportunities for staff and ensuring inclusivity and fairness in promotion and tenure track of faculty.
Bringing health, hope and healing to all
Norman J. Beauchamp Jr., was promoted to MSU Executive Vice President for Health Sciences, October 2019.
Walter J. Esselman, PhD, steers the research efforts of the MSU College of Human Medicine in concordance with the university’s office of the executive vice president for health sciences and the vice president for research and innovation.
Norman Hubbard is the senior associate vice president for the Michigan State University Office of Health Sciences.
Karen Crosby joined Michigan State University in March 2007 as the chief financial officer for the College of Human Medicine and assumed a dual role in the Office of Health Sciences in July 2020.
Dr. Kaufman is a longtime Spartan, professor and founding chair of the Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology, and Assistant Vice President for Clinical Affairs with the Office of Health Sciences at MSU.
Laura Kuczajda is assistant vice president of strategic manage and chief of staff for MSU Health Sciences.
Seth Ciabotti is the Chief Executive Officer of MSU Health Care.
Joyce deJong has been recommended to serve as the new dean of the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Leigh Small, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, is the dean of the Michigan State University College of Nursing, assuming the role in 2022.
Aron Sousa, MD, FACP, is the dean of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Russell's goals are to create best practices among the colleges of Nursing, Human Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine as well as MSU Health Care.
Josh Frank is a project manager for MSU Health Sciences.
Barbara Forney is senior consultant to the EVP for Health Sciences.
Amanda Ishola is a communications specialist for MSU Health Sciences.
Alex Guzman is a project manager for MSU Health Sciences.
Jerry Kooiman, M.P.A., is the chief external relations officer for MSU Health Sciences.
Alex Gillespie is the digital experience manager for MSU Health Sciences.
Sandy Holliday is a project manager for MSU Health Sciences.
Jen McCarty is a project manager for MSU Health Sciences.
Renee Shepherd, PMP, PMI-ACP, is a project manager for MSU Health Sciences.
Nicole Szymczak is Senior Director of Communications and Marketing for MSU Health Sciences.
Angelica Santos is budget and finance director for MSU Health Sciences.
Jennifer Roy is the executive assistant for MSU Health Sciences.
Stephanie Stotenbur is Executive Director of Advancement for MSU Health Sciences.
Rebecca Shannon-Kortes is senior lead manager of business analytics and process improvement for MSU Health Sciences.
Jeff Kovan, D.O., is the medical director of student athlete health at Michigan State University.
Philip E. Strong, Ph.D., is a project manager for MSU Health Sciences.
Faither Peterson is the faculty honorifics coordinator for MSU Health Sciences.
Rebekah Shade is office supervisor for MSU Health Sciences.
Terrie Taylor D.O., is Global Health Advisor to MSU Health Sciences.
Greg Woodruff is a driver for MSU Health Sciences.
Baylee Shaw is a schedule for MSU Health Sciences.
Dr. Jennifer E. Johnson is the first C. S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health at Michigan State University.
Sakiya Duncan is an events coordinator for MSU Health Sciences.