Diane Levine

Dr. Diane Levine is a Professor of Internal Medicine and holds multiple leadership roles at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. As director of Curricular Integration-Undergraduate Medical Education and clerkship director/vice chair for Medical Education in the Department of Internal Medicine, she focuses on enhancing medical education and clinical training. A 1982 graduate of Wayne State, she joined the faculty in 1992 as a voluntary member and became full-time in 2001.

Her academic contributions include pioneering work in interprofessional education, patient safety initiatives, and innovative medical education curricula. Notable achievements include developing telemedicine training during the pandemic and creating residency boot camps to improve transition-to-practice outcomes. Dr. Levine has been recognized nationally for advancing healthcare equity, including the 2024 Great Internist of Michigan award and American College of Physicians Mastership for exceptional clinical and educational leadership.

Her research spans medical student professional development, bias mitigation in clinical training, and improving competency assessments. She leads initiatives in respectful maternity care, social determinants of health, and chronic disease management through integrated service learning programs. Dr. Levine's work emphasizes bidirectional community partnerships to address disparities, particularly in Detroit's Hispanic/Latino populations.

• Education: MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine (1982)
• Leadership Roles: Director of Curricular Integration, Clerkship Director, Vice Chair for Medical Education
• Key Areas: Medical Education Innovation, Patient Safety, Healthcare Equity

Her awards reflect national impact, including the 2024 Great Internist of Michigan designation and American College of Physicians Mastership for integrity and leadership in advancing physician education and clinical practice standards.