Housel, Dr. Michelle

Microbiology, Science

At Compass since 2026

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This Year's Classes (2026-2027)

Quarter(s): 1
  • Mystery Disease Diagnosis- Baffling Bacteria
Quarter(s): 1,2
  • Outbreak! The Microbiology of Disease: Bacteria & Fungus
Quarter(s): 2
  • Mystery Disease Diagnosis- Foul Fungus
Quarter(s): 3
  • Mystery Disease Diagnosis- Vile Viruses
Quarter(s): 3,4
  • Outbreak! The Microbiology of Disease: Viruses & Parasites
Quarter(s): 4
  • Mystery Disease Diagnosis- Pesky Parasites

Dr. Michelle Housel is a board-certified internal medicine physician and experienced science and health educator with more than 20 years of clinical practice. Her medical background gives her extensive experience in microbiology, infectious disease, immunology, biochemistry, cellular physiology, pharmacology, and human health. She taught Biochemistry and Cellular Physiology at the University of Oregon, and mentored medical students as a Resident Physician Instructor and Preceptor. She particularly enjoys helping students understand how foundational science connects to real-world questions about disease, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Dr Housel is experienced in using clinical cases and practical examples to make complex scientific concepts approachable and memorable.

Dr. Housel previously practiced internal medicine in Washington State. She currently works in medical school admissions for Loyola University School of Medicine and Kansas Health Science University.

Dr. Housel earned her Doctor of Medicine from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, completed her internal medicine residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Michigan. She maintains an active Virginia medical license.

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