Office of the Vice Provost for Health

 

Grand Valley State University is the major provider of health care professionals in the West Michigan area. As we educate the next generation of professionals, we continually strive to offer the most cutting-edge programs and advanced learning opportunities. We do so by collaborating with a variety of institutes, organizations, and businesses to create innovative clinical opportunities for students across multiple disciplines. 

In the same way that the very best hospitals implement a team approach to ensure optimal patient care, we educate students in group situations that provide comprehensive training with real-world implications.


ACADEMIC PROGRAMS RELATED TO HEALTH
Our bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs prepare students for positions of service and leadership in many health care fields. Each program was developed to meet community, regional, and national needs.

 Jean Nagelkerk
Dr. Jean Nagelkerk,
Vice Provost
for Health

 

INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVES
Through the hands-on experiences of Interprofessional Education  students hone skills specific to their field of study, while they reap the benefits of additional cross-training in related disciplines. Collaborative research opportunities pair students with faculty members for additional specialized learning.

STATE-OF-THE-ART SIMULATION CENTER
Grand Valley’s state-of-the-art Simulation Center and learning resource laboratories provide a safe environment for students to practice clinical skills, as they teach and learn from others. Such innovative educational experiences result in well-prepared health care professionals with a solid understanding of the many variables that can affect patient care.

AUTISM CENTER
Grand Valley collaborates with school professionals, parent representatives, and community partners on the Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) project to create a sustainable structure of support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders within each region of Michigan. 

WOUNDED WARRIORS TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY PROJECT
Grand Valley created a partnership with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to enhance the rehabilitation of the Wounded Warriors returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan with sustained traumatic brain injuries related to their service.