Abigail Grande is a seasoned professional in the field of pathology and forensic operations, currently serving as the Senior Manager for Research and Autopsy Operations at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine since July 2015. In this role, Abigail oversees the management of a web-based database and data distribution for the Department of Pathology and the Office of the Medical Examiner across 13 counties in West Michigan, while ensuring compliance with the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) accreditation standards. Previously, Abigail held the position of Program Coordinator for the Forensic Pathology Fellowship, focusing on departmental policy compliance and producing an annual report of deaths for multiple counties. Earlier experience includes roles as Anatomic Pathology Technician at Sparrow Health System and Professional Aide at Michigan State University Clinical Center. Abigail holds a Master of Public Health from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Michigan State University College of Natural Science.
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is a collaboration involving Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching hospitals, Borgess Health and Bronson Healthcare. We are among only a few U.S. medical schools in several decades to be built from the ground up, but we are built on the strengths of extraordinary partners. Western Michigan University ranks among the 50 largest colleges and universities, and among the top 100 national public doctoral universities in the U.S. Our two hospital partners are recognized nationally for innovation and quality, and have provided undergraduate and graduate medical education, including through the Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies - now WMed - for more than 40 years. Kalamazoo has a long and extraordinary legacy of discovery in the life sciences that continues today. The medical school benefits from historic community support and engagement. This remarkable collaboration coupled with our innovative approaches to medical education and passion for achieving excellence position WMed to be not just among the newest medical schools, but among the best medical schools. Our goal for each of our learners is to realize their individual potential to be great. Our graduates will become great clinicians, great leaders, great educators, great advocates, and great researchers for our patients and our profession. WMed offers the full continuum of undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education in southwest Michigan. The institution is a private medical school supported by private gifts, clinical revenue, research activity, student tuition, and endowment income. Follow our progress as we create the future of medical education right here in southwestern Michigan.