Faculty Scholars Program
UM Faculty Scholars: 2012-2013 Participants and Projects
Denise Saint Arnault, PhD, RN
Associate Professor, Nursing
Project: Develop protocols, instruments and biomarker assessments for a body psychotherapeutic intervention for women exposed to violence and have chronic pain in the US
Esther Bay, PhD, RN
Associate Professor, Nursing
Project: Design a randomized control trial on an adapted Mindfulness group based intervention for persons with mild-to-moderate TBI
Rawden Evans, PhD, MD
Clinical Instructor, Emergency Medicine
Project: Develop an intervention to facilitate well-being for emergency room staff of the U of M Adult Medical Observation Unit
Sheeja Francis, MD
Clinical Instructor, Rheumatology
Project: Develop an IM rheumatology consultation clinic; conduct a systemic review on the effect of turmeric, specifically curcumin, on inflammatory conditions
Pamela Hackert, MD, JD, MPH
Preceptor, Preventative Medicine, School of Public Health
Project: A resource guide for use of CAM in public health
Laurie Lennon Hynes, RN, ME.D, MAHCM
Director, Mission & Ministry Formation, Trinity Health,
Project: Co-develop and pilot an educational training program to support health, well-being and resiliency in nurses in the health system
Katherine Konosky, M.S., O.T.R
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR
Project: Design a survey study to examine CAM use among OTs and its relationship to well-being
Alexys Daut, MD
Integrative Medicine Fellow, Family Medicine
Project: Develop a series of patient hand-out on IM treatment approaches for different health issues
Jim Letourneau, MDiv, MSW
Director of Mission and Spirituality, Trinity Health
Project: Co-develop and pilot an educational training program to support health, well-being and resiliency in nurses in the health system.
Eden Wells, MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Epidemiology, School of Public Health
Project: Develop an integrative medicine primary care rotation for PMR residents that would address the health needs of an underserved Michigan community
