Michael Nelson, PhD
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Dr. Michael J. Nelson currently serves as the Medical Director of the Center for Youth and College Education at Cleveland Clinic. In this role, Dr. Nelson oversees the development and implementation of programs designed to educate K-12 students, college students, and other adults about careers in healthcare. These programs include student shadowing, direct collaborations with schools, internships, online programming, and numerous other opportunities. Dr. Nelson is also the host of Connected Career Rounds, a virtual program available for free to all teachers in the United States.
In addition to his work with the Center for Youth and College Education, Dr. Nelson is the Director of Digital Learning Solutions in the Center for Educational Resources. He provides consultation services on educational technology and undertakes various educational technology projects. These projects encompass instructional design, curriculum development, professional development for live instruction, and other initiatives.
Dr. Nelson began his career in education as a high school language arts teacher and debate coach in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After earning his MEd and PhD in Education, Dr. Nelson worked as a teacher educator at Oregon State University. Dr. Nelson is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps Reserves and a Tillman Military Scholar.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2021
Education & Fellowships
Graduate School - The Ohio State University
Educational Studies
Columbus,
OH United States
2020
Graduate School - Grand Valley State University
M.Ed in Instruction and Curriculum
Allendale,
MI United States
2014
Undergraduate - University of Michigan
BA in Education
Ann Arbor,
MI United States
2008
Awards & Honors
- Honorable Discharge - United States Marine Corps Reserves
- Tillman Scholar
Research & Publications
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As of 8/7/2024, Dr. Nelson has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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