Michael Finkelstein - Health Informatics Subtrack Committee
Professor - Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine
Education:
B.S., University of Illinois, 1972
D.D.S., University of Iowa, 1976
Certificate, Oral Pathology, University of Iowa, 1972
M.S., Oral Pathology, University of Iowa, 1982
Dr. Finkelstein joined The University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1982. He is the Centennial Endowed Professor of Teaching and Curriculum in the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine. He also has an appointment in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in the College of Medicine.
Teaching Activities: Dr. Finkelstein's teaching for pre-doctoral students includes oral histology for freshman dental students, oral pathology for sophomore and junior students. He is involved with problem-based learning and treatment planning for the first- through third-year students. His graduate student teaching responsibilities include surgical pathology. He is the collegiate health and safety officer and teaches infection control to students, faculty, and staff.