Dr. Barbara Medvec

Associate Professor

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Biography

Barbara Medvec is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, specializing in nursing leadership and evidence-based practice. Her research focuses on the implementation of practice environments for nurse managers and the impact of leadership behaviors on supporting nursing staff. Medvec has extensive experience in healthcare system executive nursing leadership and is dedicated to cultivating a supportive and innovative atmosphere for nursing professionals. Her teaching philosophy integrates new technology and group learning, emphasizing the importance of leadership, operations, and quality safety in both graduate and undergraduate programs. She has played a key role in the development of the Leadership, Analytics, and Innovation Master’s program and is involved in various professional committees and organizations dedicated to nursing policy and leadership. Medvec's commitment to ongoing professional development is seen through her involvement in research grants and collaboration with peers to identify and address important areas within nursing practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

University of Michigan School of Nursing • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching courses focused on leadership and innovation in nursing.

Awards

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Online Education Certification

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ANA-Advocacy Institute Fellow

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Governor's Fitness Award – Oakwood Team Trina-Extreme Makeover

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Nightingale Awardee – Administration

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Nursing Executive Advanced Certification

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science