Stephen Aronson

Stephen Aronson is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan. He holds multiple leadership roles at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, including Chief of the Hospital Section for Mental Health Service, Chief of the Psychiatry Consultation Service, and VA site director for both the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship and Psychiatry Consultation/Liaison Fellowship programs.

His educational background includes:

• M.D. from Tel Aviv University
• Internal Medicine Internship at Yale University
• Psychiatry Residency at University of Michigan
• Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at University of Michigan

Dr. Aronson's research focuses on geriatric psychiatry with specialized interests in:

• Dementia pathophysiology and management
• Delirium prevention and treatment protocols
• Complex mood disorders in elderly populations
• Innovative de-prescribing initiatives to reduce polypharmacy risks

His work bridges clinical practice with healthcare system leadership, particularly through his VA roles developing fellowship training programs.