Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association

Awards Banquet
2026-05-01 17:15 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Best Western Premier Park Hotel, 22 S Carroll St, Madison, WI
Each year, the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association recognizes alumni, faculty and friends for their outstanding achievements, contributions to the field of medicine and their support of the School of Medicine and Public Health. After they are announced in January, learn more about the recipients.
A private reception for award recipients will begin at 5:15 p.m., followed by dinner and program at 6 p.m. This event is by invitation only.
Contact Andrea Larson at andrea.larson@wisc.edu or 608-262-7335 with questions.

Spring Board of Directors Meeting
2026-05-01 13:00 - 16:00
This is the Spring 2026 meeting of the WMAA Board of Directors. Registration and hotel information will be emailed directly to board members.

Alternative Careers in Medicine Panel
2026-03-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom, WI
Panelists: Rudye King, MD ’93, Nicholas Siebers, MD ’00, Soma Struck MD ’08 and Yolanda Whyte, MD ’99
WMAA is partnering with the Academic and Career Advising Program (ACAP) to present this distinguished panel of medical alumni who will share their unique experiences and journey to alternative careers in medicine.
For more information, contact Sarah Rothschild at sbrothschild@wisc.edu

Operation: Education
2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC), 750 Highland Ave., Madison, WI, 53705
M1s, mark your calendars to participate in the 21st annual “Operation: Education,” an event co-hosted by the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association and Wisconsin Medical Society, that provides medical students with the opportunity to learn more about the variety of career paths available to them.
For more information, contact Andrea Larson at andrea.larson@wisc.edu

Unfazed
2025-12-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Interactive Learning Center (ILC), HSLC, 750 Highland Ave., Madison, WI
M2s, save the evening of Tuesday, December 16 for an informal dinner with UW residents, “Unfazed: the real-life survival guide to Phase 2.” You will be assigned to tables organized by your first Phase 2 block, where UW residents related to that block will also be seated. It will be a great chance for you to informally ask questions and feel more confident heading into Phase 2.
Resident Registration
Students, watch your email for registration information.

UW School of Medicine and Public Health Reception
2025-11-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk, 600 E Market St, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
All alumni, faculty, staff and students are warmly invited to a special reception during Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting. This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, celebrate our shared community, and meet our new dean, Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA.
Come enjoy light refreshments, meaningful conversations and a chance to hear exciting updates about the future of our school.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Register Online

Alternative Careers in Medicine Panel
2025-10-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom, WI
Panelists: Kelly Clark, MD ’89, Miles Morgan, MD ’99, Tabatha Rios, MD ’11 and Steve Wiesner, MD ’85
WMAA is partnering with the Academic and Career Advising Program (ACAP) to present this distinguished panel of medical alumni who will share their unique experiences and journey to alternative careers in medicine.
Registration Online

Medical Alumni Fall Reunions and Homecoming Weekend 2025
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-11
Attend reunions for the classes of 1985, ’90, ’95, 2000, 2005, ’10, ’15, and ’20.
Event schedule and hotel room block info

Middleton Society Donor Appreciation Event
2025-09-19 18:00 - 21:00
6 p.m. Reception
7 p.m. Dinner and Program
Featured Presenter
Zachary S. Morris, MD/PhD
Chair and Paul Harari Professor of Human Oncology
Co-Director, University of Wisconsin Initiative for Theranostics and Particle Therapy
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Questions? Please contact Donna Hellenbrand at donna.hellenbrand@supportuw.org.
Learn about joining the Middleton Society

Stethoscope Presentation and Badger Cookout
2025-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | 1306 HSLC & Healing Garden, 750 Highland Avenue, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
The Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) will be presenting M1 students with a stethoscope, immediately followed by our Badger Cookout. Students, please bring these items with you:

A $1 bill (for the glory of the 2025 entering class!)
A pen
Snail mail address of a person whom you wish to thank for helping to get you where you now are
Your white coat – we’ll be taking your class photo

Denver Alumni Reception
2025-06-23 17:30 - 19:00 | The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club, 13025 E Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO, 80045, United States
The WMAA is delighted to invite you to join us for a special alumni networking reception, hosted at the prestigious Benson Hotel and Faculty Club, located just north of the Anschutz Medical Campus. This event presents an excellent opportunity to reconnect with fellow medical alumni, build professional connections and celebrate the success of our alumni community.
We look forward to seeing you there and having a memorable evening of networking, conversation, and celebration!
Online registration is now closed. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah Rothschild at sbrothschild@wisc.edu.

Medical Alumni Day 2025
2025-06-06 09:30 - 20:00
Reunite with old friends on the UW–Madison campus. Reunions for the classes of 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980 and the annual reunion of the Half-Century Society (all medical alumni who graduated more than 50 years ago).
The schedule, hotel blocks and registration info is available on the Medical Alumni Day event page.
Contact Andrea Larson at andrea.larson@wisc.edu or 608-262-7335 with questions.
Friday, June 6
9:30–10:15 a.m. Tours of the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC)
10:30–11:30 a.m. “State of the School” (HSLC)
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Class reunion lunches (HSLC)
5–8 p.m. Class receptions and dinners (The Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson Street)

Wausau Alumni Dinner and Program
2025-06-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Infused, 180 E. Wausau Ave, Wausau, 54403, United States
Join fellow alumni from central Wisconsin to hear from Sanjay Asthana, MD, the founding director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) and an internationally renowned researcher and leader in the field of Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to his work as director of the Wisconsin ADRC, Dr. Asthana holds myriad leadership positions at the University of Wisconsin, including associate dean for gerontology, director of the Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran’s Hospital, and director of the NIH-funded Biology of Aging and Age-Related Diseases Training Grant.
Online registration is now closed. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Sarah Rothschild at sbrothschild@wisc.edu.

Class of 1971 Virtual Reunion
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom, WI
The MD Class of 1971 is invited to an online gathering on Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. (CT). Stayed tuned to email for more information and the link to join.
Please contact Andrea Larson with any questions.

Awards Banquet
2025-05-02 17:15 - 20:00 | Best Western Premier Park Hotel, 22 S Carroll St, Madison, WI
Each year, the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association recognizes alumni, faculty and friends for their outstanding achievements, contributions to the field of medicine and their support of the School of Medicine and Public Health. After they are announced in January, learn more about the recipients here.
A private reception for award recipients will begin at 5:15 pm, followed by dinner and program at 6 pm. This event is by invitation only.
Contact Andrea Larson at andrea.larson@wisc.edu or 608-262-7335 with questions.

Scholarship Reception
2025-05-02 16:30 - 18:00 | Best Western Premier Park Hotel, 22 S Carroll St, Madison, WI
The School of Medicine and Public Health and Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association are delighted to host an evening to celebrate our extraordinary students and generous scholarship donors.
This event is by invitation only. Registration will open in March 2025.
Contact Hannah Shaw at hmshaw2@wisc.edu with questions.

Spring Board of Directors Meeting
2025-05-02 13:00 - 16:00
This is the Spring 2025 meeting of the WMAA Board of Directors. Registration and hotel information will be emailed directly to board members.

Student Wellness Event with Christine Sinsky, MD '82
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC), 750 Highland Ave., Madison, WI, 53705
The Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association, in collaboration with Wellness-Inspired Student Enrichment (WISE), looks forward to hosting Christine Sinsky, MD ’82 for a wellness discussion and lunch on Thursday, April 10 at 12 p.m. in the Interactive Learning Studio. A general internist, Dr. Sinsky practiced at Medical Associates Clinic in Dubuque, Iowa for 32 years and now serves as vice president of professional satisfaction at the American Medical Association.
All medical students are welcome and advance registration is required.
Contact Hannah Shaw (hmshaw2@wisc.edu) with questions.

2025 AΩA Induction Celebration
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI, 53706
Each year, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health honors newly inducted members of Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA). This year’s event will be celebrated with a dinner and program featuring Hillary Lum, MD ’08 on Tuesday, April 8 at the Memorial Union. All alumni in Dane County who are members of AΩA are invited to join in the celebration.
Learn more at https://intranet.med.wisc.edu/alpha-omega-alpha-banquet/

PRIDE Alumni Panel
2025-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC), 750 Highland Ave., Madison, WI, 53705
The Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) is proud to partner with the Promoting Recognition of Identity, Dignity, and Equality (PRIDE) in Healthcare student organization to host an alumni panel and discussion. Medical students are welcome to participate in person or remotely via Zoom Webinar.
Students, register online
Questions? Contact wmaa@med.wisc.edu.

Class of 1970 Virtual Reunion
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom, WI
The MD Class of 1970 is invited to an online gathering on Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. (CT). Stayed tuned to email for more information and the link to join.
Please contact Andrea Larson with any questions.

Alternative Careers in Medicine Panel
2025-03-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom, WI
Panelists: Jake Behrens, MD ’09, Dan Repplinger, MD ’10, Sibyl Siegfried, MD ’09 and A.J. Weinhold, MD ’08
WMAA is partnering with the Academic and Career Advising Program (ACAP) to present this distinguished panel of medical alumni who will share their unique experiences and journey to alternative careers in medicine.
Register Now

Operation: Education
2025-01-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC), 750 Highland Ave., Madison, WI, 53705
M1s, mark your calendars to participate in the 20th annual “Operation: Education,” an event co-hosted by the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association and Wisconsin Medical Society, that provides medical students with the opportunity to learn more about the variety of career paths available to them.
For more information, contact Hannah Shaw at hmshaw2@wisc.edu

Unfazed
2024-12-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Interactive Learning Center (ILC), HSLC, 750 Highland Ave., Madison, WI
M2s, save the evening of Tuesday, December 17 for an informal dinner with UW residents, “Unfazed: the real-life survival guide to Phase 2.” You will be assigned to tables organized by your first Phase 2 block, where UW residents related to that block will also be seated. It will be a great chance for you to informally ask questions and feel more confident heading into Phase 2.
Resident Registration
Students, watch your email for registration information.

Alternative Careers in Medicine Panel
2024-11-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom, WI
Panelists: Gregory Daniel, MD ’82, Alan Glicklich, MD ’89, Anne Jacobson, MD ’96 and Hannah Kirking, MD ’10
WMAA is partnering with the Academic and Career Advising Program (ACAP) to present this distinguished panel of medical alumni who will share their unique experiences and journey to alternative careers in medicine.
Register Now

Fall Board of Directors Meeting
2024-10-25 13:00 - 16:00
This is the Fall 2024 meeting of the WMAA Board of Directors. Registration and hotel information will be emailed directly to board members.

Medical Alumni Fall Reunions and Homecoming Weekend 2024
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-26
Attend reunions for the classes of 1984, ’89, ’94, ’99, 2004, ’09, ’14, and ’19.
Event schedule and hotel room block info

SAPP Lunch with Dorris Powell-Alexander, MD '94
2024-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | 4201, HSLC, 750 Highland Ave., Madison, WI
Medical students are invited to join the WMAA’s Student Alumni Partnership Program lunch with Dorris Powell-Alexander, MD ’94. Dr. Powell-Alexander is an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Vanderbilt University. She also serves as the co-director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Antiracism (IDEA) and medical director of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) education program.
Register online by Friday, October 18.

Middleton Society Donor Appreciation Event
2024-09-20 18:00
6 p.m. Reception
7 p.m. Dinner and Program
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS
Beyond the Surface: Unveiling the Complexity of Alzheimer’s Disease from Early Detection to Personalized Care
Sterling Johnson, PhD
Jean R. Finley Professor of Geriatrics and Dementia
Principal Investigator of the WRAP Study
Associate Director, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Fueling Futures: The Transformative Impact of Philanthropy on Medical Students
Gwen McIntosh, MD, MPH
Associate Dean for Students
Professor of Pediatrics
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Registration is now closed. Questions? Please contact Donna Hellenbrand at donna.hellenbrand@supportuw.org.
Learn about joining the Middleton Society

Stethoscope Presentation and Badger Cookout
2024-08-28 17:00 - 19:00 | 1306 HSLC & Healing Garden, 750 Highland Avenue, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
The Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) will be presenting M1 students with a stethoscope, immediately followed by our Badger Cookout. Students, please bring these items with you:

A $1 bill (for the glory of the 2024 entering class!)
A pen
Snail mail address of a person whom you wish to thank for helping to get you where you now are
Your white coat – we’ll be taking your class photo
