Faculty/Staff Directory






Martha Faner, Ph.D.
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Detroit Medical Center Site
Faculty
Detroit Medical Center
4707 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48201
4707 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48201
Martha Faner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a focus on teaching in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University. Her primary role is to create and deliver content in biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and physiology to first and second year medical students as part of a teaching team. She is based at the Detroit Medical Center, one of three sites of The College of Osteopathic Medicine.



Nathan Fitton, D.O.
- Orthopedics
Faculty
East Lansing
MSU Sports Medicine
4660 S. Hagadorn Rd., Suite 420
East Lansing, MI 48823
MSU Sports Medicine
4660 S. Hagadorn Rd., Suite 420
East Lansing, MI 48823
Dr. Fitton received his undergraduate degree from Defiance College where he graduated Suma Cum Laude prior to medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in family medicine at Metro Health Hospital in Grand Rapids serving as chief resident his senior year. He then completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University.





Kailee Ford
- Continuing Medical Education
Staff
East Lansing
East Fee Hall
965 Wilson Rd., Room A306C
East Lansing, MI 48824
East Fee Hall
965 Wilson Rd., Room A306C
East Lansing, MI 48824
Continuing Medical Education Compliance Coordinator

Sky Foster
- Business Office
- Osteopathic Medical Specialties
Staff
East Lansing
East Fee Hall
965 Wilson Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48824
East Fee Hall
965 Wilson Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48824
Sky performs day-to-day accounting, budgeting and ad-hoc reporting for the Dean’s Office and supporting units and departments. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in finance from Central Michigan University. Sky has completed several classes in accounting and computer programming from various colleges in Michigan and Colorado. He and his wife enjoy excessive amounts of competitive cycling and skiing which, he admits, they take way too seriously for the results.



Michelle Gallagher, D.O.
- Pediatrics
Faculty
East Lansing
1515 Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
1515 Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
I obtained my medical degree at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2006. My dermatology training was completed with Greg Messenger MD after completing my pediatric training at Sparrow Hospital and MSU. I am board certified in pediatrics, a member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology and make it a point to stay up to date with current medical literature.

John came to MSUCOM in August of 2002. He serves as receptionist for the Business Office and member of the finance team. John handles the mailroom, cash receipts, keys, and a myriad of small (but important) functions throughout the College. He also serves as a unit lead for the Emergency Action Team. In this role as Office Manager, he brings his own unique sense of style and passion to the job. “Every day brings something new,” he has said. “I never know what’s going to happen.”

Emily Gardner, M.A.
- Clerkship Program
Staff
East Lansing
East Fee Hall
965 Wilson Rd., Room A322D
East Lansing , MI 48824
East Fee Hall
965 Wilson Rd., Room A322D
East Lansing , MI 48824