Robert Damien Ernst, MD

Dr. Ernst is currently the chief health officer of the University of Michigan in addition to his appointments as associate vice president for health and wellness in Student Life, executive director of University Health Service, and a primary care physician at Michigan Medicine. He served as the director of U-M's COVID-19 response and continues to oversee the university's public health infection prevention and response efforts. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Michigan Medical School, he completed his internal medicine residency training at the University Hospital at U-M where he was selected as an administrative chief resident. He has significant expertise in college health, public health and medical administration. Personal interests are outdoor activities, including running, swimming, kayaking and skiing, as well as yoga, reading and music for relaxation.

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Practice transformation, population health, comprehensive primary care