Eric Ayers
Biography
Eric W. Ayers, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.A.P. is an Associate Professor (Clinician Educator) in the department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
Dr. Eric W. Ayers, M.D., is a distinguished medical professional currently serving as an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Wayne State University School of Medicine. With over 29 years of experience at Wayne State University (WSU), Dr. Ayers holds a dual appointment in these departments, contributing his expertise to both specialties.
Professional Roles and Achievements:
In addition to his role as Associate Professor, Dr. Ayers serves as the Associate Program Director at Wayne State University School of Medicine, playing a pivotal role in shaping the education and training of medical residents in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He is also an active member of the WSUSOM Executive Committee, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
Dr. Ayers has been recognized by every educational institution he has attended, including the University of Detroit Jesuit High, Michigan State College of Natural Science in 2011, and Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2019, where he was honored as an outstanding alumnus.
Community Involvement and Recognitions:
Beyond his academic commitments, Dr. Ayers actively participates in community service and serves on several boards both locally and nationally. He provided expertise in pediatrics, adolescents, and young adult health issues as a board member for Black Family Development for eight years. He also served as a member of the Gold Humanism Board and the Executive Committee on the National Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Program Directors Association.
Dr. Ayers has served on the advisory boards of various organizations, including the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). His contributions to these organizations have been invaluable in promoting mentorship and fostering compassionate healthcare.
Research Interests and Professional Memberships:
Dr. Ayers' research interests encompass hypertension, adolescent health, men's health, asthma and lung disease, transitional care, and resident life issues. He is published and has served as a reviewer for prestigious medical journals. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and the Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society.
Education and Personal Life:
Dr. Ayers attended the University of Detroit Jesuit High School for his secondary education and pursued his undergraduate studies in Microbiology at Michigan State University (MSU). At MSU, he graduated as one of the 25 outstanding seniors and was elected to the Mortar Board National Honor Society. He completed his medical training at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He furthered his education with a three-year fellowship in substance abuse sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and a one-year Faculty Development course at Michigan State University.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Ayers is a proud father of two children. His daughter, Symone Ayers, is pursuing a career in special education, while his son, Bradley Ayers, is involved in business finance and resides in Atlanta with his son, Greyson Allen Ayers.
Dr. Eric W. Ayers continues to exemplify excellence in academia, community service, and medical leadership, leaving a lasting impact on the field of medicine and the communities he serves.
Office Address
4201 St. Antoine
University Health Center Suite 5C
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Education/Training
Michigan State University BS Microbiology 1985
Wayne State University School of Medicine MD 1985-1989
Office Phone
313-577-5030
Honors and Awards
07/01/2023 - 06/30/2024
Honored by the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residents Teacher of the Year, Detroit Medical Center /Tenet
Award given by the Med-Peds Residents to Honor faculty for Teaching
10/2021 - 04/2024 Diversity and Inclusion Award Nomination and Award Winner, AAIM Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Award. Recognition of ones contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education/residency program
Nominated in 2021
Nominated in 2022
Nominated and Winner 2023-2024 for Med-Peds
06/2021 - 06/2023 Med-Peds Faculty of the Year, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Nominated by the Residents as The Med-Peds Faculty of The Year 2021 and 2022 and 2023
2021 - 06/2023 Med-Peds Most Compassionate Award Winner, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Award given to the Med-Peds Faculty who has shown compassion and humanism in actions and care 2021 and 2023
2021 Distinguished National Accolade for Med-Peds Residency Program, American College of Physicians
Research
My Research interest are the following:
- Development of Learning Communities
- Coaching and Mentoring in Medicine
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion across the spectrum
- Transitional Health concerns from Birth till Death
- Leadership Development and Transitions
- Issues of Substance use and abuse for the general practitioner
Publications
- 09/2023 Journal of Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions Ayers, Eric Pulseless Electrical Activity from an Overly Distended Bladder; A Thrombosis of Aortic and Mitral Mechanical Prosthetic Valves: A Case Report Robert Henry Martin 1 , Khurram Arshad 2 , Antoine Egbe 2 , Aubin Sandio 1*, Rabia Latif 3 , Hanayni Wehbi 2 , Smart Asare 1 , Eric Ayers 1 , 1 Wayne state University School of Medicine Detroit, MI. 2 Corewell Health Dearbon, Beaumont Hospital, Michigan. 3 Mclaren Flint Hospital, Michigan State School of Medicine. *Corresponding Author: Aubin Sandio, MD, MPH, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Michigan. Received Date: September 12, 2023; Accepted Date: September 21, 2023; Published Date: September 29, 2023 03/13/2024: ab1589
- 03/2023 Cureus Journal Amrit Misra, Ishita Datta, [...] Eric Ayers Med-Peds Consult Service: Improving Care of Hospitalized Adult Patients at a Children’s Hospital 03/21/2023: ab1589
- 11/2022 Learning Community: 13(02): 01-17, December 2022 Ayers, Eric Learning Communities: Do they Improve Imposter Syndrome and Loneliness among Medical Students? Sahar Elmenini, Nicole White, LaToya Sherman and Eric Ayers, M.D. Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA Corresponding author: hf6795@wayne.edu Received: 10 Sept., 2022 Revised: 24 Nov., 2022 Accepted: 11 Dec., 2022 03/13/2024: ab1589
- 02/2022 Cureus ayers, eric Unplanned Thirty Day Readmission After Surgical Myectomy for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: Using the Nationwide Readmission Database Aubin Sandio • Tomo Ando • Smart Asare • Mohan Palla • Eric Ayers • Pascal Kingah • Christina Reji • Donald Tynes DOI: 10.7759/cureus. 03/13/2024: ab1589
- 03/01/2021 Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges Smitherman HC; Aranha ANF; Matthews D; Dignan A; Morrison M; Ayers E; Robinson L; Smitherman LC; Sprague KJ; Baker RS Impact of a 50-Year Premedical Postbaccalaureate Program in Graduating Physicians for Practice in Primary Care and Underserved Areas. 03/08/2022: aa6922
02/2021 SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine Smart Asare, Aubin Sandio, Mohan Palla, Erica Ayers, Abraham Arhin, Paul Elangwe, Nkechi Ihezie COVID-19 Symptoms Can Prolong Seasonal Flu Infection Symptoms and Recovery Times Among Obese African American Female Population 04/02/2021: ab1589