Francesca Dwamena is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at Michigan State University, specializing in General Internal Medicine. She has demonstrated expertise in effective communication skills within the provider-patient relationship and has played a key role as a leader in teaching others. Dr. Dwamena is involved as a principal investigator and co-investigator on various grants, including an RO1 from the National Institutes of Mental Health. She has authored over 60 papers, chapters, and abstracts primarily focused on health services research, specifically in healthcare communication. In addition to her academic contributions, Dr. Dwamena has served on several national committees, including the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Gulf War Syndromes. She is also a Board member of the AACH, an organization dedicated to nurturing clinicians, teachers, researchers, and patients committed to effective communication in healthcare. Dr. Dwamena is integral in developing the next generation of leaders in her field.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI
Specializes in General Internal Medicine and is involved in clinical education and research.