Franklin Michota, Jr., M.D.
| Appointed: |
1997 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Hospital Medicine
Biographical Sketch
Franklin Michota, Jr., MD, is Director of Academic Affairs in the Department of Hospital Medicine, and his career is focused on medical education. He works with the NBME to develop test material for state licensure. He was a Charter Member of the SHM and has served on both the national Education and Research Committees. He was instrumental in helping develop the Hospitalist Core-Competencies position paper. He has directed and co-directed multiple symposia and continuing medical education (CME) courses, including the annual Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine and Perioperative Summit.
Dr. Michota is a former Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine as well as Director of the Cleveland Clinic Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program.
Dr. Michota has authored or co-authored over 30 articles and book chapters, and has given over 300 CME presentations across the United States, on the topics of DVT/PE, CHF, laboratory testing, preoperative evaluation and perioperative care.
Professional Highlights
- Founded the Hospital Medicine Program at Cleveland Clinic in 1997
- Charter Member, Society of Hospital Medicine
- Appeared on Larry King Live, the Today Show, and the Jayne Pauly Show to raise awareness regarding deep-vein thrombosis
- Helped create the Coalition to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and established March as DVT awareness month
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, OH |
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| Residency: | Cleveland Clinic, Internal Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Inpatient and perioperative medicine.
Awards & Honors
- Who’s Who Honors in Healthcare, 2000-Present
- Cleveland’s Top Doctors, Cleveland magazine, 2004-Present
- Northern Ohio’s Top Docs, Northern Ohio Live magazine, 2004-Present
Professional Memberships
- Society of Hospital Medicine
- Society of General Internal Medicine
- American College of Physicians
- Coalition to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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Consulting. Dr. Michota, Jr. receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- Sanofi-Aventis US Inc.
- Scios Inc.
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