Carol Beals, M.D.

Medical Doctor

Specialty

• Rheumatology

Clinical Interests

• Arthritis, Autoimmune Diseases, Osteoporosis

Education

• Doctor of Medicine, 1976
  Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1972
  Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Diploma of Nursing, 1963
  Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Residencies

• Internal Medicine, 1976 – 1979
  Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Fellowships

• Rheumatology, 1979 – 1981
  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Certifications

• American Board of Internal Medicine
• American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Subspecialty
• International Society of Clinical Densitometry

Professional Organizations

• American College of Rheumatology

Russel York, M.D.

Medical Doctor

Specialty

• Rheumatology

Clinical Interests

• Systemic Lupus, Autoimmune Diseases

Education

• Doctor of Medicine
  Howard University, Washington D.C.
• Bachelor of Arts
  Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Residencies

• Internal Medicine Residency, 1978 – 1981
  Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan

Fellowships

• Fellowship in Rheumatology, 1982 – 1984
  Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan

Certifications

• American Board of Internal Medicine
• American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Subspecialty

Kristin Forester, N.P.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialty

• Rheumatology

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing, 1996
  Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Diploma of Nursing, 1986
  Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan
• Bachelor of Science in Education, 1970
  Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Certifications

• Certified Clinical Densitometrist
  International Society of Clinical Densitometry
• Certified Specialist Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
• Registered Nurse

Professional Organizations

• ACLS Certification, 1990 – 1998
• American College of Nurse Practitioners, 1998 – Current
• National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners, 1999 – Current
• Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing, 1994 – Current
• Arthritis Foundation, 1997 – Current

Iris Zink, N.P.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialty

• Rheumatology

Clinical Interests

• Iris is passionate about arthritis and patient education. She has lectured on topics such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia.

Education

• Masters Degree in Nursing
  Andrews University
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  Grand Valley State University
• Retail Management Degree
  Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Residencies

• Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals

Personal Interests

• Iris is the mother of 3 daughters and competes in triathlons.

Linda Hughes, N.P.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialty

• Rheumatology

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing, 1996
  Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1991
  Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Certifications

• American Nurses Credentialing Center, Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner

Professional Organizations

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Sigma Theta Tau, Honor Society of Nursing
• Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals

Personal Interests

• Linda has 2 grandchildren and enjoys gardening, sewing, and knitting. She is a former cardiac nurse and family practice Nurse Practitioner.

Kermit Day, N.P.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialty

• Rheumatology

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing, 2010
  Michigan State University, Michigan
• Associate of Science, 1982
  Nursing Mineral Area College, Missouri
• Bachelor of Science, 1977
  Economics Southeast Missouri State University, Missouri
• Associate of Arts, 1975
  Business Mineral Area College, Missouri