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Carlie Austin graduated with her Ph.D. from the College of Nursing, along with a bridge graduate certificate in public health from the School of Medicine. Austin is a visionary leader, nurse scholar and health policy advocate whose work bridges clinical practice, research and systems-level transformation in maternal and infant health. She currently serves as strategic planning director at the Detroit Medical Center and has led strategic partnerships and advocacy efforts at Redeem Detroit, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to advancing nursing practice and health care equity.
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Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan. Home to 13 schools and colleges, Wayne State offers more than 375 academic programs at all levels, from undergraduate to doctorates. The university is committed to accelerating mobility, empowering health and fueling innovation for students and the Detroit region. Through its Grand Challenges initiative, Wayne State research is addressing some of society's most daunting issues — from health disparities and climate change to AI ethics and mobility access.
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Carlie Austin graduated with her Ph.D. from the College of Nursing, along with a bridge graduate certificate in public health from the School of Medicine. Austin is a visionary leader, nurse scholar and health policy advocate whose work bridges clinical practice, research and systems-level transformation in maternal and infant health. She currently serves as strategic planning director at the Detroit Medical Center and has led strategic partnerships and advocacy efforts at Redeem Detroit, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to advancing nursing practice and health care equity.
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Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan. Home to 13 schools and colleges, Wayne State offers more than 375 academic programs at all levels, from undergraduate to doctorates. The university is committed to accelerating mobility, empowering health and fueling innovation for students and the Detroit region. Through its Grand Challenges initiative, Wayne State research is addressing some of society's most daunting issues — from health disparities and climate change to AI ethics and mobility access.
Connect with Wayne State University online: https://go.wayne.edu/surprise
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