The Center for Special Children founded in 2014
Feature Story
January 31, 2020 VOL 21 NO 4

Modern Medicine Helps Amish Deal With Rare, Inherited Illness

Rural doctors pride themselves on being able to treat a wide range of conditions in their patients, but James DeLine’s practice brings him face to face with several rare genetic conditions that were present when the Amish and Mennonites immigrated from Europe to America and then Wisconsin.

January 31, 2020 VOL 21 NO 4

Change in WMAA’s Corporate Status

Many alumni may not realize that WMAA was created in 1956 as a non-stock corporation. Over the past 64 years, the landscape has changed significantly.

Class Notes
January 31, 2020 VOL 21 NO 4

On Call: Catching Up With Nephrologists

John Schwartz, Suzanne Norby and Dawn Wolfgram share their experiences specializing in kidney care.

Dennis Maki with Bucky Badger
Awards & Honors
January 31, 2020 VOL 21 NO 4

Dennis Maki Earns Distinguished Alumni Award

As a physician, Dennis Maki is known for his insatiable thirst for knowledge, superhuman memory and tireless work ethic. But the self-described “farm kid” from northern Wisconsin also is deeply generous.

American Family Children's Hospital exterior
Feature Story
January 29, 2020 VOL 21 NO 4

Mending Tiny Hearts

Despite the magnificence of American Family Children's Hospital, something palpable was missing when its doors opened more than 12 years ago. A comprehensive pediatric heart program — an essential component for any state-of-the-art children’s hospital — had repeatedly proved elusive. Now, UW's program is receiving national attention.

Students practicing a procedure using tools which simulate the circumstances
Feature Story
January 15, 2020 VOL 21 NO 3

Pathway Programs Guide Health Care Professionals From Underrepresented Populations

School leaders realize that increasing the number of underrepresented minority students in the health care workforce relies upon getting more students into educational pathways.

Kathryn Budzak
Profile
November 12, 2019 VOL 21 NO 3

Kathryn Budzak

Since medical school, Kathe Budzak has aimed to bolster the close-knit feeling among her classmates by writing letters and encouraging attendance at gatherings.

Medical students gathered in front of a teacher to listen
Feature Story
October 31, 2019 VOL 21 NO 3

Innovative Neurosurgery Teaching Techniques Benefit Patients

The Lincoln Ramirez Neurosurgery Operative Skills Laboratory, which opened in University Hospital’s K Tower in late 2018, is fulfilling its mission and already has been the source of about two dozen research papers.

Amy Kind
Editorial
October 30, 2019 VOL 21 NO 3

Wisconsin Partnership Program: Balancing Our Goals and Responsibilities as a Funder

The success of the Partnership Program’s grant programs and ability to support innovative and exceptional work is based in part on its commitment to a robust review process.

Amelia Haj
Awards & Honors
August 16, 2019 VOL 21 NO 2

Ethics and Pregnancy in Clinical Trials

Read Amelia Haj's winning entry in the fifth annual bioethics essay contest, which was held in conjunction with the 11th annual Bioethics Symposium.

Graduates standing and clapping
Class Notes
August 13, 2019 VOL 21 NO 2

Know Your Class Representatives

These School of Medicine and Public Health MD Program graduates are hoping you'll join them at an upcoming class reunion.

An ophthalmologist smiling at a patient
Class Notes
August 13, 2019 VOL 21 NO 2

On Call: Catching Up With Ophthalmologists

Find out what some School of Medicine and Public Health MD Program alumni have been up to lately.

An orchestra playing on a stage with a conductor
Feature Story
August 13, 2019 VOL 21 NO 1

From Medicine to Music

The new School of Medicine and Public Health Orchestra brings together musically-inclined students, alumni, faculty and staff.

Stephen Meyn
Editorial
July 29, 2019 VOL 21 NO 2

The Future Has Arrived for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine

Stephen Meyn shares his perspective on how the School of Medicine and Public Health is leading the way with research and programs in genomic medicine.

Mary Finta
Student Life
July 29, 2019 VOL 21 NO 2

Following Her Mother’s Footsteps

Mary Finta, a 2019 MD graduate in the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine, followed her passion for rural medicine back to her hometown, where she trained in the same place where her mother has been a physician for 30 years.

Mary Wilson receiving an award from Dean Robert Golden Dean Robert Golden presents a certificate of appreciation to Mary Wilson
Profile
July 23, 2019 VOL 21 NO 2

From Bugs to Drugs

Alumna Mary Wilson, a long-standing expert in global health, describes concerns and offers solutions for antibiotic resistance.

Robert Golden presenting Patrick McBride with an award Patrick McBride with Dean Robert Golden
Awards & Honors
July 22, 2019 VOL 21 NO 2

Alumni Awards

Find out who was honored at the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association Awards Banquet held in April.

Two smiling men in professional wear
Research
July 18, 2019 VOL 21 NO 2

Affective Neuroscience: 25 Years of Progress

Fueled by passion for their complementary fields of study, 25 years ago, Ned Kalin and Richard Davidson founded and hosted the Wisconsin Symposium on Emotion. Each year since then, that passion has been palpable among participants.

Three smiling people in professional wear posing together for a photo
Feature Story
July 17, 2019 VOL 21 NO 2

Reducing Opioid and Addiction’s Impact

Faculty in several departments and programs are dedicating their work toward raising awareness about and reducing the impact of opioid-use disorders and other addictions.

Jacques Galipeau
Editorial
July 9, 2019 VOL 21 NO 1

Perspectives: Cellular Pharmaceuticals Meet the Wisconsin Idea

Jacques Galipeau explains how the advent of cellular therapy has lifted restraints by using living cells as drugs.

Howard Bailey
Feature Story
July 3, 2019 VOL 21 NO 1

Continuing Excellence in Cancer Research

Carbone Cancer Center Director Howard Bailey builds for the future on the center's strong foundation.

Elizabeth Burnside posing with a basketball
Profile
June 26, 2019 VOL 21 NO 1

Putting Teamwork First

Elizabeth Burnside explains her team approach to research.

Jasmine Zapata speaking at a podium
Profile
June 11, 2019 VOL 21 NO 1

Community Empowerment: The Heart of Prevention

Jasmine Zapata aims to improve health outcomes by reaching minority children through through poetry and music.

Three graduates smiling for the camera in their graduation attire
Events & Outreach
May 20, 2019 VOL 21 NO 2

Graduation Recap

Health professions students celebrated graduation on May 11, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one.

A statue of Bucky Badger
Creative Healers
May 13, 2019 VOL 21 NO 1

Blooming Bucky

Diane Heatley's entry into Bucky on Parade brought in big bucks for charity.

Speaker Brian Gittens
Feature Story
May 10, 2019 VOL 21 NO 1

Diversity Summit

The second annual event served as a call to action for academic medicine and beyond while celebrating health equity leaders.

The entrance to an emergency room
Class Notes
May 9, 2019 VOL 21 NO 1

On Call: Catching Up With Emergency Medicine Physicians

Quarterly catches up with emergency medicine alumni.

Melissa Metoxen and Jennifer Edgoose
Awards & Honors
March 19, 2019 VOL 21 NO 1

Outstanding Women of Color

Melissa Metoxen (left) and Jennifer Edgoose were honored by UW–Madison in recognition of their efforts in advocacy, community building and scholarly research.

Patrick Remington
Awards & Honors
January 31, 2019 VOL 21 NO 4

Patrick Remington’s Dedication to Public Health Earns Him 2019 Folkert Belzer Award

Through his work on the County Health Rankings and countless other projects and advisory roles, Patrick Remington has helped connect the school to the communities it serves.