Spartan Bus Tour Upper Peninsula

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Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) Dean Joyce deJong, D.O., joined the Spartan Bus Tour in October, traveling through northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula to see firsthand how the college’s partnerships and commitment to community and rural health care strengthen Michigan. Representing MSUCOM alongside Dean deJong were Anissa Mattison, D.O., FACOOG, associate dean for Strategic Initiatives and Operations and Detroit Medical Center; Mary Kay Smith, Ph.D., R.N., CHSE, FSSH, director of the Learning and Assessment Center; and Rebecca Malouin, Ph.D., MPH, associate dean for Global Health and director of the Global Health Institute. Over three days and more than 1,100 miles, the group visited 15 communities across the region. Read more about the Spartan Bus Tour.

Anissa Mattison grabs a piece of college basketball flooring in a bin at a stop to learn more about its production on the Spartan Bus Tour. Photo by Derrick L. Turner Rebecca Malouin smiling at the camera with Mary Kay Smith showcasing a game titled Wavelength at a stop on the Spartan Bus Tour. Photo by Derrick L. Turner Participants of the Spartan Bus Tour 2025 Regional Route Upper Peninsula pose in front of the bus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner
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