Diane Lynn Levine MD

Dr. Diane Levine, M.D., associate professor of Internal Medicine for the Wayne State University School of Medicine, always loved teaching, so perhaps it is fitting that she has received the WSU President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

“When I was young I made workbooks for my younger siblings and forced them to ‘attend school’ in our basement” said Dr. Levine, vice chair of Education for the Department of Internal Medicine and a 1982 graduate of the WSU School of Medicine. “During residency it became clear that I could incorporate teaching into my clinical career.”

It was serving as chief medical resident that launched her teaching career, which now spans 25 years. She serves as the faculty preceptor for Clinical Medicine for year one and year two students, Physical Diagnosis for year two students and the year three continuity clinic. She also is the clerkship director and an attending faculty for year three students on the Internal Medicine Clerkship and year four sub-internship. In addition, she teaches and supervises residents on wards and in their ambulatory clinic.

“Being the first clinician educator to win the prestigious WSU President's Award for Excellence in Teaching is an enormous honor,” Dr. Levine said. “I am grateful to the students, residents and patients who allow me to have to teach medicine and share the joy of caring for patients.”

Dr. Levine’s enthusiasm for teaching is also recognized by her students. This year, she was selected by the School of Medicine’s senior class to receive the Staff Award, presented annually to a clinical instructor elected by the senior class. The students also selected her to receive the award in 2004, 2006 and 2008.