John McGraw
Marketing & Communications Specialist, RISE (Research. Innovation. Scholarship. Education.)
John manages RISE's communications strategy, including storytelling, social media, and website content. He also serves in this role for the Center for Interprofessional Education. McGraw joined the RISE team in 2024 after previously working for WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University, where he partnered with PBS and NPR to advance educational outreach and community-focused projects. He also led communications for MSU’s Department of Communication and served as the curator of TEDxMSU. John holds an M.A. in Communication from Michigan State University.
Department News
Reimagining Assessment: Transforming Feedback for Surgical Trainees
For Dr. Kayla Marcotte, MD, PhD, a participant in the RISE Innovator Development Program (IDP), innovation has taken shape through curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to learning alongside others. Dr. Marcotte, who is also pursuing an MD, stepped into the RISE IDP with a clear goal of improving the way surgical trainees are assessed and supported.
Department News
Workshop Ignites Visioning and Collaboration in Health Science Education
Educators, researchers, staff, and learners from across Michigan Medicine came together for Visioning for Change: Imagining Your Future in Education, a collaborative workshop co-hosted by RISE (Research. Innovation. Scholarship. Education.) and the Academy of Medical Educators.
Department News
Rethinking Pain Management: Integrating Auricular Acupuncture into Education for Health Professionals
In the evolving field of medical education, where innovation meets tradition, acupuncture is emerging as a novel area of focus. Dr. Neil Nixdorff, a clinical instructor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Michigan Medicine, has a passion for integrating acupuncture into medical education curricula and healthcare systems.
Department News
Bridging Art and Medicine: Courtney Burns' Transformative RISE Journey
Medical student Courtney Burns uses art to address secondary traumatic stress in anesthesiology, fostering emotional resilience and peer support in medicine.
Department News
Unlocking Creativity Workshop Inspires New Insights for Addressing Challenges in Health Sciences Education
The Unlocking Creativity workshop, co-hosted by RISE and the Academy of Medical Educators, inspired innovative approaches to healthcare and education through creative thinking and collaborative problem-solving.
