Dr. Heather Laird Fick

Professor

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Biography

Heather Laird-Fick, MD, MPH, FACP, is a general internist and clinical educator who joined the faculty at Michigan State University in 2001. She has served in a variety of administrative and teaching roles, including Advanced Medicine clerkship director and internal medicine residency associate program director. Currently, she is the program director and Director of Assessment for the college's Shared Discovery Curriculum. Dr. Laird-Fick's research interests focus on the assessment of medical learners and competency-based education training, particularly in relation to cancer and aging populations. Clinically, she specializes in health management for aging adults, addressing complex and interacting medical issues as well as mental health concerns. She works in both ambulatory and hospital settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Joined the faculty as a general internist and clinical educator.

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