Jessica Golbus, MD, MS

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Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School
University of Michigan
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Frankel Cardiovascular Center Room 2723
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
[email protected]
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Jessica Golbus, MD, MS
golbus-jessica
Assistant Professor
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    • About

    Jessica Golbus MD, MS is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. She received her MD from the University of Michigan and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She then completed her training in General and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at the University of Michigan. She also received her MS through the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

    Dr. Golbus is actively engaged in clinical practice in the areas of heart failure, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. Her research focuses on using digital health technology, like smartwatches, to improve the delivery of cardiovascular care and on optimizing treatments for patients with advanced heart failure.

    Qualifications
    • Clinical Fellow, Heart Failure and Heart Transplant
      University of Michigan Medical School, Internal Medicine, Ann Arbor, United States
      2020 - 2021
      Postdoctoral Fellowship
    • Research Fellow, Cardiovascular Medicine T32 Training Grant
      University of Michigan Medical School, Internal Medicine, Ann Arbor, United States
      2018 - 2020
      Postdoctoral Research
    • Clinical Fellow, Cardiovascular Medicine
      University of Michigan Medical School, Internal Medicine, Ann Arbor, United States
      2016 - 2020
      Postdoctoral Fellowship
    • Chief Fellow, Cardiovascular Medicine
      University of Michigan Medical School, Internal Medicine, Ann Arbor, United States
      2018 - 2019
      Postdoctoral Fellowship
    • Internal Medicine Intern and Resident
      University of Pennsylvania Health System, Internal Medicine, Philadelphia, United States
      2013 - 2016
      Postdoctoral Fellowship
    • Master of Science (MS), Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis Program
      University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, United States
      2017 - 2019
    • Doctor of Medicine (MD), Graduated with Distinction
      University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, United States
      2008 - 2013
    • Bachelor of Arts with Honors (Biological Sciences), Magna Cum Laude
      Northwestern University, Evanston, United States
      2005 - 2008
    • Bachelor of Arts
      Vanderbilt University, Nashville, United States
      2004 - 2005

    Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      AI and Digital Health Innovation
    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
    • Center Member
      Weil Institute for Critical Care Research
    • Center Member
      Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center
    • Center Member
      e-Health and Artificial Intelligence Initiative

    Research Overview

    1. Mobile health technology to improve delivery of cardiovascular care
    2. Telehealth cardiac rehabilitation
    3. Optimizing care for patients with advanced heart failure

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      Impact of Analytical Decisions on Physical Activity Outcomes in a Cardiovascular Mobile Health Study.
      Wang T, Luff E, Basu T, Thompson MP, Newman MW, Skolarus LE, Dorsch MP, Nallamothu BK, Golbus JR. J Am Heart Assoc, 2026 Jul 10; e046292 DOI:10.1161/JAHA.125.046292
      PMID: 42432466
    • Journal Article
      Exercise Training in High-Risk Populations: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.
      Fleg JL, Golbus JR, Afilalo J, Cornwell WK, Cuccurullo S, Dougherty CM, Forman DE, Huffman KM, Khadanga S, Mancini D, Nytrøen K, Reeves GR, Taylor JA, American Heart Association Exercise, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Sports Cardiology Science Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology; Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing; Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia; Council on Lifelong Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Health in the Young; Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research; and Stroke Council . Circulation, 2026 Jul 9; DOI:10.1161/CIR.0000000000001456
      PMID: 42422933
    • Journal Article
      Wearable Data Economy: Implications of the FDA's 2026 General Wellness Policy.
      Gupta K, Klasnja P, Golbus JR. Circ Popul Health Outcomes, 2026 Jul 1; e013627 DOI:10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.126.013627
      PMID: 42384895
    • Presentation
      Partnering to Improve Cardiac Rehabilitation Access, Quality, and Outcomes
      Golbus J. 2026 Jun 12;

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