Michigan State University (MSU) is a public research university located in East Lansing, Michigan. It was founded in 1855 as the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, the first of its kind in the United States. MSU is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university offers over 200 undergraduate degrees and over 250 graduate degrees, and has a student body of over 50,000.
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, established in 1964, stands as a pioneering community-based medical school awarding the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. It is known for its emphasis on patient-centered care and a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to health, actively working to address healthcare disparities across Michigan. Operating on a distributed model, the college has a strong presence in Grand Rapids and numerous community campuses throughout the state, providing students with diverse clinical experiences in various settings. Its core mission is to educate exemplary physicians and scholars, advance knowledge through research, and provide service, particularly focusing on enhancing communities and serving the medically underserved populations with outstanding care and promoting inclusion.
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