Dr. Cherie Conley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Cherie Conley is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, focusing on implementing sustainable community health interventions aimed at reducing diabetes risk and promoting health equity. With a strong background in community-engaged research, she collaborates with various local organizations, including health departments and churches, to study and improve health outcomes in vulnerable populations. Dr. Conley's research employs both quantitative and qualitative methods, exploring the upstream determinants of health and integrating peer support into diabetes prevention strategies within underserved African American communities. She holds a PhD from Duke University and has received several accolades for her work, including the Junior Investigator Award from the American Public Health Association and the Distinguished Dissertation Award from Duke University. In her role as an educator, she emphasizes creating inclusive learning environments and provides practical experiences that relate to the nursing field. Additionally, Dr. Conley is involved with the National Clinician Scholar Program and various community health initiatives, contributing to knowledge dissemination and policy advocacy.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan School of Nursing • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching undergraduate students focusing on population health and mentoring.

Awards

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Junior Investigator Award

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Distinguished Dissertation Award

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Dean's Award for Excellence in Mentoring

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Jonas Scholar

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Induction into Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society of Nursing

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