Healing Health Inequities Through Strong Partnerships
The Wisconsin Partnership Program’s commitment to addressing systemic, avoidable and unjust conditions that impact health is reflected in many grant programs and collaborations.
The Ride Inspires Participants and Powers Innovative Cancer Research
The Ride attracted more than 850 registrants in 2020, a remarkable accomplishment in a year when many events had to cancel completely.
Molly Carnes Breaks Through Biases
Carnes hadn’t formally studied gender issues, but early on in her career she was keenly aware how few women held leadership or research positions in academic medicine, and that led to a new course.
Paul Wertsch Exemplifies Community-minded Physician, Entrepreneur and Advocate
As a young man living in Madison in 1960s, Wertsch says he couldn’t help but be influenced by the political unrest and social activism around him.
Wisconsin Partnership Program Supports 23 Projects Related to COVID-19
The school’s Wisconsin Partnership Program allocated $2.9 million for projects ranging from basic biomedical research to community-led initiatives addressing the immediate health needs of the state’s most vulnerable communities.
Mark Fenlon Manifests Wisconsin Spirit
As a third-generation physician, Fenlon continues his family's commitment to Wisconsinites.
Gina Green-Harris Builds Relationships for Research
Green-Harris has spent a career as a bridge builder, connecting underrepresented communities together to develop innovative, culturally appropriate research and community engagement projects.
Bioethics Essay Contest Winner: Should Heath Care Workers Receive Ventilator Priority in COVID-19?
Leigh Berman, a third-year medical student received the 2020 Dr. Norman Fost Award for the Best Medical Student Bioethics Essay.
Perspectives: Once in a Lifetime
Having meticulously curated an exhibit on World War I and the 1918 influenza pandemic, Micaela Sullivan-Fowler compares that outbreak to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Goodbye, Dear Friend: Jon A. Wolff
Genetic therapy pioneer Jon A. Wolff, MD, died on April 17, 2020.
Know Your Class Representatives
Each graduating class has one or more class representatives who play an integral role in working with the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association. Meet class reps planning virtual reunions for fall 2020.
COVID-19 Spurs All Functions of School Into Action
The COVID-19 pandemic kicked into high-gear a response from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health's that spans clinical care, research and education.
Healer’s Journey: An Ode to My Ladies
Christine Seibert reflects on the concept of a social recession as her patients find themselves isolated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ralph Olsen: 73 Years of Memories, Service and Support
Tag along as Ralph Olsen takes his family through a tour of campus.
Goodbye, Dear Friend: Alex Tucker
Esteemed Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) Board Member Alex S. Tucker, MD ’75, died on March 21, 2020.
100 Years of Care for Children
2020 commemorates the 100th year in which UW–Madison faculty and staff have been caring for hospitalized children.
On Call: Catching Up With Psychiatrists
These three University of Wisconsin graduates chose psychiatry as their specialty and share with Quarterly what they've been doing in the years since graduating.
Father, Daughter Take Turns Being “The Other Dr. Allen”
David and Brittany Allen share a title but are making their own impacts in the Department of Pediatrics.
Three Incredible Months in 1955
Alumnus Ralph Olsen shares his experience living through the Wisconsin polio outbreak of 1955.
Technology, Entrepreneurs Changing Healthcare Student Interest Group Aims To Spur Early Collaboration
The student group is looking to provide medical students with firsthand opportunities to experience the medical innovation process.
Innovative Programs Broaden Experts’ Reach
UW faculty and staff are developing and using creative approaches to care for patients, conduct research, educate future caregivers and share knowledge.
State Laboratory of Hygiene Is a Key Public Health Partner for Wisconsin
Created with the intent of tapping into UW faculty expertise on infectious disease, the State Laboratory of Hygiene has evolved far beyond that role and become a public health juggernaut.
‘Cause and Devotion to Medicine’ Keep William J. Little, 98, Still Practicing
William J. Little, Jr. has made a huge impact throughout his career — beginning with military service and continuing past his 98th birthday at a clinic that provides free and low-cost care.
Mary Landry Focuses on Improving Women’s Health for Students and Underserved Populations
Mary Landry reflects on her education, working at University Health Services and working to fight health disparities.
Ann Palmenberg Gives Back After Surviving Cancer
Ann Palmenberg has generously supported UW Carbone Cancer Center after surviving Stage 4 T-cell lymphoma.
On Call: Catching Up With Neurologists
These three University of Wisconsin graduates chose neurology as their specialty and share with Quarterly what they've been doing in the years since graduating.
Three UW School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Health Leaders Receive Outstanding Women of Color Awards
Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, Gina Green-Harris and Jasmine Zapata were three of the seven honorees for the annual awards from UW–Madison.
Perspectives: A Health Equity Mindset
Population Health Institute Director Sheri Johnson discusses how compared to Wisconsinites overall, residents of the state’s rural areas and the large, urban Milwaukee County share common challenges.
Remembering Dr. Donata Oertel
We are saddened to share that Donata Oertel, PhD, Mary Herman and Lucien Rubinstein Distinguished Chair of Neuroscience, passed away on April 22, 2020 after a prolonged illness.
Remembering Dr. Beth Potter
With heavy hearts, we share that Beth Potter, MD, associate professor (CHS) in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, passed away on March 31, 2020.