Deidre Hurse, Ph.D., joined Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in August of 2020 as an assistant professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies.

She teaches medical students about health promotion, health-harming social determinants, and practical applications of public health principles. Dr. Hurse has an interdisciplinary background in both academic and executive leadership. In addition to leading the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance, she has leadership experience in health center operations and enabling services. Dr. Hurse is also an active member of the American Public Health Association and serves on the Michigan HIV/AIDS Council.