GR-MERC (Grand Rapids Medical Education & Research Center)
The Grand Rapids Medical Education & Research Center for Health Professions (Education & Research Center) is a medical, health education and research consortium whose mission <mission.html> is to improve the health of our communities by fostering innovations and excellence in education and research relating as interdisciplinary systems. The founding members of the center are Michigan State University, Spectrum Health, Saint Mary's Health Care and Grand Valley State University.
The Grand Rapids area is home to a progressive, high-quality medical and health professions community with a strong track record of delivering comprehensive care to the region. More than 1000 volunteer clinical faculty participate in the education of our students and residents, offering our trainees a diverse, highly talented and committed group of health professionals from which to learn. We invite you to take some time and explore our web site, which explains the vision behind the Education & Research Center and the many services and programs it provides.
Administration
Margaret Thompson, M.D.
Assistant Dean
Grand Rapids Medical Education & Research Center (GRMERC)
1000 Monroe, NW
Grand Rapids MI 49503
thomps97@msu.edu
616-732-6234
616-732-6255 (FAX)
Andrea Berry, M.P.A. Community Administrator
andrea_berry@grmerc.net
616-732-6205
616-732-6257 (FAX)
Susan Schmidt
Executive Assistant to Dr. Thompson
susan_schmidt@grmerc.net
616-732-6208
616-732-6257 (FAX)
GR-MERC Web site
http://www.grmerc.net/
Engaged Partners Project
The Engaged Partners Project (EPP) is an interdisciplinary community leadership development program that currently includes undergraduate and graduate learners in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy, and therapeutic recreation in collaboration with community organizations and groups in the Grand Rapids area. More ...
