One Team, One Health

from the president

Reimagining MSU Health Sciences

Imagine if Michigan State University further strengthens our position as a national leader in health sciences by forging strategic partnerships that amplify its research, education and clinical missions. Imagine a future where Michigan State University collaborates seamlessly with health care organizations, academic institutions, government agencies and community groups to drive groundbreaking discoveries and improve health outcomes locally, nationally and globally.

Put simply, I see this vision as One Team, One Health.

February 27, 2025 Message

Overview

The Vision

With Michigan State’s strengths in the programs of osteopathic medicine, human medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, nutrition, public health and mental health, among other areas, we are uniquely positioned to take this One Team, One Health vision to fruition.
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By creating forward-thinking programs, we have an opportunity to address health care workforce shortages in both Michigan and the nation. We will equip the next generation of providers to meet society’s unmet and evolving needs and provide the highest quality care. And we will support the sustainable health pillar in MSU’s 2030 strategic plan, which envisions a MSU that has greater opportunities and advanced equity, elevating our excellence to attract vital talent and support to our vibrant, caring community.
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This new vision emerged from numerous strategic options provided by the Health Sciences Council. This collaborative group of deans and other leaders from across the university was appointed by President Guskiewicz to conduct a thorough six-month assessment of our health sciences programs and opportunities. The council has asked for and incorporated feedback throughout the review and recommendation process.

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One College of Medicine. Two degree pathways

This idea explores uniting the Michigan State colleges of Human Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine under a shared structure while maintaining the identities and strengths of each medical degree. This would allow a unified and collaborative institutional strategy for enhancing interprofessional medical education and research to advance health care.

College of Health Professions

This idea explores creating a new college encompassing current MSU health and affiliated programs that drive our medical education and research enterprise, where it makes sense, to better harness the power of collaboration and address urgent workforce needs. This could also open opportunities to add programs in high-demand areas such as physical and occupational therapy, health informatics and artificial intelligence in medicine.

MSU Institute for Collaborative Biomedical Research

This idea explores building a critical mass of talented researchers — clinician scientists, applied and basic scientists — to enable high-impact research, attracting funding and increasing our institutional reputation. The next phase of our work will identify the natural areas of research focus that complement the valued partnership between our MSU faculty and our external medical partners.

Moving Forward Together

We are excited about exploring the ideas of one Michigan State College of Medicine, a new College of Health Professions and an Institute for Collaborative Biomedical Research. Before making a final decision, we will engage additional MSU stakeholders both internally and externally, including town halls already being scheduled, to ensure comprehensive consideration of each potential option.

1855 – 1910

Michigan State College Founded, Land Grant Pioneer Shaping Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary sciences have been taught at MSU since its founding in 1855, with the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) established in 1910. As one of the nation's oldest and most respected programs, CVM advances animal health, food safety, and public health, graduating veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and experts in veterinary public health. The MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, established in 1976, is a leading full-service, accredited facility with specialized spaces for large animal necropsy, high-containment capabilities, and state partnerships. CVM plays a critical role in addressing emerging animal and public health challenges.

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1950s – 1980s

Michigan State University Health Colleges Founding and Expansion

MSU’s health sciences colleges have been at the forefront of healthcare education, addressing critical workforce shortages and advancing patient care. The College of Nursing, established in 1980, prepares registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and clinical specialists dedicated to excellence and health equity. Since 1964, the College of Human Medicine has trained primary care physicians with a focus on underserved communities, expanding to Grand Rapids in 2010 and enhancing public health education in Flint through a partnership with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The College of Osteopathic Medicine, founded in 1969, has grown into a leader in osteopathic healthcare, expanding its reach in 2009 with new campuses and, in 2024, graduating its first class of physician assistants. Together, these colleges continue MSU’s land-grant mission of improving healthcare across Michigan and beyond.

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