Michael Bush-Arnold

Michael Bush-Arnold, M.D., serves as the Medical Director of Spinal Cord Injury at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) and holds the position of Associate Professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. His dual role integrates clinical leadership in spinal cord injury rehabilitation with academic contributions to medical education and patient care.

His educational background includes:

• Medical Degree: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
• Residency: Emory University, Atlanta
• Fellowship: Spinal Cord Injury, University of Michigan

Dr. Bush-Arnold's research focuses on comprehensive spinal cord injury management, spanning traumatic and non-traumatic etiologies. He actively promotes adaptive sports as a critical rehabilitation modality to enhance mobility, psychological well-being, and community reintegration for patients. His clinical approach emphasizes evidence-based, multidisciplinary care within rehabilitation medicine frameworks.

As Medical Director at RIM, he leads the spinal cord injury program, overseeing a specialized clinical team dedicated to advancing rehabilitation outcomes through innovative therapeutic protocols and patient-centered care models.