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Department of Biomedical Sciences
177 SMed
1035 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
Dr. Michaels is working with colleagues in the US and Canada to examine how medical schools assess humanistic traits in their applicants. She also has an interest in promoting wellbeing in medical students and developing resources for mental health services and addressing food insecurities.
PhD, University of Minnesota
Major: Anatomy & Neurobiology
BS, University of Colorado, Boulder
Major: Biology/Psychology
A.S., Other, Mesa College
Major: Biology
Honorary Spartan Award, 3rd US Army Medical Recruitment Battalion, 2016
Honorable mention, Basic Science Teacher of the Year, UM Duluth Medical School Class of 2020, 2016
Second Place, University of Minnesota Global Health Case Competition, 2016
Keynote Graduation Speaker, CU School of Medicine Class of 2015, 2015
Graduation Marshall, CU School of Medicine, Class of 2012, 2012
President’s Teaching Award, CU School of Medicine Class of 2012, 2012
University of Colorado School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award (Most Supportive) , School of Medicine Class of 2013, 2011
Graduation Marshall, CU School of Medicine Class of 2011, 2011
AAMC Mid-Career Women Faculty Professional Development Workshop, 2011
Univ. of Colorado School of Medicine 5th Annual Faculty Professionalism Award , 2011
Membership: Academy of Medical Educators, 2010
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Excellence in Teaching Award (Most Inspiring Professor), School of Medicine Class of 2012 , 2009
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Excellence in Teaching Award (Most Caring & Committed Teacher), School of Medicine Class of 2011, 2009
Graduation Marshall, School of Medicine Class of 2009, 2009
Graduation Marshall, School of Medicine Class of 2008, 2008
Campus Director, Carnegie President’s Teaching and Learning Collaborative, 2008
Selected: University of Colorado School of Medicine Teaching Scholar’s Program, 2007
University of Colorado Excellence in Teaching Award, School of Medicine Class of 2009, 2006
Chancellor’s Teaching Recognition Award, School of Medicine , 2006
University of Colorado School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award, School of Medicine Class of 2007, 2004
University of Colorado School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award, School of Medicine Class of 2008, 2004
University of Colorado School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award, School of Medicine Class of 2006, 2003
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIH) Reentry Award, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Department of Otolaryngology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1996
Bacaner Research Award in Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Minnesota Medical Foundation, 1984
National Board of Medical Examiners Management Committee, Member
National Board of Medical Examiners, USMLE Step 1 Item Review Committee, Chair
National Board of Medical Examiners, USMLE Step 1 Forms Review Committee, Chair