Erica Austin, D.O.

Anticipated Residency Completion:

2012

Hometown:

East Lansing, Michigan.

Undergraduate Education:

• BA International Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1996.
• Post-Baccalaureate in science, Bennington College, Bennington, Vermont, 2003.

Graduate Education and Medical School:

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008.

Post Graduate Education, Internship, and other training:

• Intern, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2008-2009.
• Resident, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems Neurology Residency, 2009 - Present.

Fellowship interests/Special neurology interest:

General Neurology.

Why did you choose to become part of Michigan State University Neurology?

I liked the strong combination of a community-based clinical neurology training program with the resources and diversity of a specialty focused university teaching facility.  The faculty is expert in what they do and seems excited to teach their knowledge.

If you were not a doctor, what would you have chosen as a career?

COO, meteorologist, or organic farmer.

Extracurricular interests and activities:

Being outside: gardening, hiking, bike riding.  Good food.  Learning new things.  Time with friends and family.