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Michael J. Battistone serves as Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Director of the Advanced Fellowship in Health Professions Education Evaluation and Research at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Health Care System. His clinical work focuses on ambulatory management of shoulder/knee pain and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
Dr. Battistone received his MD from Duke University followed by residency and fellowship training in internal medicine and rheumatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
His research bridges clinical rheumatology and medical education innovation. Primary interests include musculoskeletal disorder management (osteoarthritis, gout), development of health professions education competencies, and interprofessional training methodologies. He has pioneered initiatives integrating musculoskeletal education into primary care through VA programs and fellowship curricula.
Analysis of his 2017-2025 publications reveals dual thematic streams: clinical contributions to rheumatology guidelines and musculoskeletal care protocols, alongside transformative work in medical education including competency frameworks, fellowship program development, and novel assessment methodologies like theoretical integrative reviews.
Dr. Battistone previously directed the University of Utah's Rheumatology Training Program and the VA's Center of Excellence in Musculoskeletal Care. His current fellowship directorship demonstrates continued leadership in educator development, with grant activity implied through multi-institutional VA collaborations though specific funding details aren't provided.
He operates within the University of Utah's Department of Internal Medicine and the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System infrastructure, leading teams focused on musculoskeletal care optimization and health professions education research through the Advanced Fellowship program.