Luke Schanz

Compassionate and enthusiastic board-certified internal medicine physician with a passion for patient-centered care, healthcare reform and medical education. Extensive residency experience working with complex and challenging patient populations requiring interdisciplinary collaboration. Significant experience mentoring and teaching residents and medical students. Strong belief that both professional and personal growth require investing in meaningful relationships as well as physical and mental wellbeing.

American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023 - current

Drug Enforcement Administration license, 2023 - current

State of Michigan Physician & Surgeon license, 2023 - current

State of Michigan CS license, 2023 - current

BLS and ACLS license, 2022 - current

Responsible Conduct of Research

Certified QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper

RESEARCH ASSISTANT 03/2017 - 03/2019

Division of Infectious Diseases, Henry Ford Health System: Detroit, MI

• Sought to Establish the Optimal Viral Load Cutoff for CMV Infection in HSCT Recipients
• Retrospectively reviewed medical records for validation cohort study

VOLUNTEER LABORATORY ASSISTANT 05/2012 - 07/2012

MSU Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Research: East Lansing, MI

• Researched the effects of specific gene mutations on craniofacial development
• Practiced proper laboratory techniques and strict animal testing protocols
• Prepared and ran molecular genetic analysis and compiled results in organized record

STUDENT MEMBER 3/2018 - 5/2020

MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine ACE Program: Detroit, MI

• Assist with recruitment of prospective students
• Attend outreach events to educate participants about osteopathic medicine and MSUCOM

PEER MENTOR 04/2017 - 05/2020

MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Peer Mentors: Detroit, MI

• Provide academic, professional, and emotional support to fellow classmates on an as needed basis

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER: PROFESSIONS COORDINATOR 05/2013 - 05/2014

Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Student Association: East Lansing, MI

• Acted as liaison between BLD student association and alumni association
• Coordinated fundraising events, blood drives, and organ donor sign-up for my major

VOLUNTEER 03/2019 - 07/2020

I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven: Warren, MI

• Exercise, Socialize, and Rehabilitate homeless dogs with the goal of successful adoption
• Provide foster support on an as needed basis if shelter is at capacity
• Perform clerical and custodial tasks at shelter as needed

MEDICAL STUDENT VOLUNTEER 08/2017 - 05/2020

HUDA Free Community Health Clinic: Detroit, MI

• Provide acute and preventative medical care to the Detroit community with the help of a full staff
• Perform patient centered interviews, physicals and workups and present cases to on-staff physician

MEDICAL STUDENT VOLUNTEER 02/2017 - 05/2020

Detroit Street Care: Detroit, MI

• Provided holistic medical care to homeless individuals at the NSO Tumaini Center in Detroit
• Provided mobile care to homeless in need of acute care, health information, and supplies

CHILD LIFE VOLUNTEER 02/2015 - 05/2016

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital: Grand Rapids, MI

• Promote and facilitate the continuation of patient's normal lives during their hospital stays
• Provide social interactions between children, ensure their continuing education, and provide emotional support

STUDENT VOLUNTEER 09/2012 - 05/2013

Sparrow Health Radiology Department: Lansing, MI

• Assisted technicians with transporting and imaging patients
• Processed Images and maintained equipment/rooms

AIDS NETWORK VOLUNTEER 11/2011 - 03/2012

Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement: East Lansing, MI

• Restocked nonperishable food items for in-need clientele at food pantry

• Biking, hiking, backpacking and national park exploration
• Ice cream and coffee aficionado
• Lover of dogs and all animal
• Global travel and cultural education