Dr. Elizabeth Walkowiak

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth H. Walkowiak is an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing with a focus on brains malignancies, caregiver stress, and quality-of-life promotion for patients. With a background in gerontological nurse practitioner training, she has dedicated her professional career to the U-M Department of Neurosurgery, where she assists patients with brain tumors and metastasis. Her work involves guiding patients through their treatment journeys, particularly in preoperative and postoperative settings, while also managing radiosurgery treatments. A passionate educator, Elizabeth frequently speaks at nursing conferences and provides mentorship to new nurse practitioners and students in both undergraduate and graduate programs. She has been an active member of several professional organizations, including Sigma Theta Tau and the Michigan Nurses Association, and has received notable awards such as the John Hartford Scholarship and the Angell Scholar Award from the University of Michigan. Elizabeth obtained her MS and BSN from the University of Michigan, further bolstering her expertise in nursing and caregiving for the elderly. Her interests lie primarily in brain malignancies and the comprehensive care of affected patients.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

2010-01-01 — Present

Michigan Medicine • Ann Arbor, MI

Develop and deliver educational content related to nursing practices in perioperative environments for patients diagnosed with brain tumors.

Awards

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John Hartford Scholarship

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Angell Scholar Award

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