MSS Announces Esteemed Faculty Promotions

By: Julie Bednark – July 13, 2023

The Department of Medical Social Sciences (MSS) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) is thrilled to announce and celebrate the recent promotions of our faculty members effective September 1, 2023. Each of these individuals has demonstrated exceptional dedication, expertise, and contributions to their respective fields, our department, and the broader Northwestern community. Their dedication and passion for their work serves as an inspiration to us all. In speaking with each of them about their promotion, they all exuded joy and gratitude to the constituents across MSS, including teams and colleagues that they have collaborated with over the years. We congratulate them on their career milestones. It is through our collective support and encouragement that we foster a community of excellence and innovation.    

• Dr. Michelle Birkett, promoted to Associate Professor and awarded tenure 
• Dr. Courtney Blackwell, promoted to Research Associate Professor 
• Dr. Patrick Janulis, promoted to Associate Professor 
• Dr. Gregory Phillips II, promoted to Associate Professor and awarded tenure  
• Dr. Sara Shaunfield, promoted to Research Associate Professor 
• Dr. Darius Tandon, promoted to Tenured Professor