University of Utah Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence

Michelle Litchman, MS, FNP-BC

Name: Michelle Litchman
Michelle LitchmanOccupation: Family Nurse Practitioner, Wasatch Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists
Hometown: Layton, UT
Contact: michelle.litchman@utah.edu
Major Advisor: Ginette Pepper, PHD, RN, FAAN
Degree Information:
BSN, Weber State University
MS, University of Utah

Favorite Quote

"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?"
-Anonymous

Why did you choose the University of Utah to pursue your doctoral degree?

"Diabetes Outreach Services is an innovative program that incorporates many healthcare providers  and systems to manage elderly patients with diabetes. The Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at the University of Utah will provide [me] with the tools needed to appropriately research and evaluate other home-based diabetes programs in the United States."

Research Interests

Diabetes management in the geriatric patient, utilization of home health services in the homebound patient with diabetes, home-based diabetes programs, and health economics as it relates to diabetes.