Michael Avila
Concentration
Healthcare and Healing Environments
Research Interests
Design and emotion, caregiver burden, collaborative coping, and redefining the healing environment.
Mentor
Dr. Aisling Kelliher
Academic Background
Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science Design in Industrial Design
Educational Focus: Innovative systems, design ethnography, and product affinity
Why did you choose the MSD program?
I caught the healthcare bug (no pun intended) during the summer before my senior undergraduate year and chose to follow this direction throughout my final senior project. Getting in on the ground floor of this program gives me hope for unlimited possibilities in my future education. I also have a personal drive to make a positive impact on humanity through design, and I feel that this program is a stepping stone and an invaluable aid in realizing my personal philanthropic goals.
What is the best aspect of the MSD program?
The best part of this program is the access to healthcare facilities, professionals, and answers to many of my burning questions about the nature of the healthcare industry.
First Year Presentation
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