Dr. Alexis Skuras

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexis Skuras is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Nurse Specialist with a focus on integrated care, encompassing primary care, addiction treatment, and mental health services. With clinical interests centered on substance use disorder treatment and behavioral health integration, Alexis aims to improve access to care for underserved populations. In this role, she provides direct patient care, mentors graduate nursing students, and engages in program development to enhance interdisciplinary clinical practice. She is dedicated to advancing equitable, patient-centered healthcare and incorporates education, leadership, and evidence-based practice into her work. Her research contributes greatly to community health, particularly on issues of substance use disorders and mental health services, with a commitment to harm reduction strategies and access to healthcare for underserved areas.

Research Interests

Awards

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MI-ACRE Advancing Addiction Care Award

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Recent Graduate Achievement Award

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Outstanding Partnership Award

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Golden Apple Teaching Recognition

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College of Nursing Outstanding Graduate Student Award

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology