Supporting Epilepsy Research
Lily's Fund for Epilepsy Research has blossomed from one family's donation into an endowment that has awarded $450,000 in grants to support scientists and studies at UW–Madison. For researchers like Avtar Roopra, the funding has been a game changer.
Milestones in Genetic Counseling
In May, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s Master of Genetic Counselor Studies program will graduate its 40th class. It’s a major milestone by any standards, even if you consider that UW–Madison’s program was the first in the Midwest and the eighth in the United States.
Medical Students Thank Donors, Kick off House Cup Competition
In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day 2018, the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association staff hosted a gratitude-filled event, drawing medical students to write thank-you notes. Enthusiastic students gathered to share words of praise with the many donors who support the missions of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and its alumni association.
Gundersen Physicians Train, Mentor UW Medical Students
Spend a few minutes talking with physician educators Kyla Lee, MD ’98, and Kimberly Lansing, MD, PhD, and one thing becomes abundantly clear: There is a great deal more to teaching medical students than meets the eye. Based at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, they have close ties to the campus in Madison and have been intimately involved in the development and implementation of the school’s new ForWard Curriculum, now in its second year.
Summit Explores the Black Experience in Academic Medicine
To encourage dialogue about race in health care systems, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health offered an inaugural Diversity Summit in early 2018. The central topic surrounded concerns among academic medical centers nationwide, including the School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health, which are grappling with recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.