Health Sciences Council

The Health Sciences Council was established in June 2024 at the request of President Guskiewicz to provide ideas about how the university could and should address complex health challenges.

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President Guskiewicz Appoints Council to Shape the Future of Health Sciences

The 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.

July 29, 2024 Communication

Communication and request for feedback.

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February 27, 2025 Communication

Reimagining Michigan State University Health Sciences.

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members July 2024 – December 2024

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 Administrative 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 for Health Sciences & 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.

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November 13, 2024

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November 6, 2024

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October 30, 2024

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October 16, 2024

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October 9, 2024

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October 2, 2024

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September 25, 2024

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September 18, 2024

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September 7, 2024

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September 4, 2024

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August 28, 2024

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August 21, 2024

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August 14, 2024

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August 7, 2024

Add Your Voice to Our Vision

Your input, collaboration and feedback is important. Please share your thoughts here. We look forward to accelerating this vision together.