The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health was stunned and profoundly saddened to lose faculty member Paul J. Bertics on Thursday, December 22, 2011. He died unexpectedly at his home in Madison.
The school community of faculty, staff and students widely regarded Bertics as a special person.
"His dedication and loyalty to his students, colleagues and school was legendary," said Robert N. Golden, dean of the school. "His smile and good humor immediately lit up any room he entered."
Bertics was a top-tier researcher based in the Department of Biomolecular Chemistry, an educator who taught all levels of students and a long-time leader on the school's admissions committee.
A humble man, he often said he was honored to be able to participate in the selection of future generations of physicians. He was chair of the admissions committee when he died.
What will you remember about Paul Bertics? How did he make a difference in your life, whether as a mentor, educator or colleague? Share your story at our tribute page.
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Shuttle service is available Monday-Friday between the Clnical Science Center (CSC)/Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) and Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery/Morgridge Institute for Research (WID/MIR).
Shuttle service begins at 8:15am, departing from the CSC/HSLC. The final shuttle leaves from WID/MIR at about 4:05 pm and arrives at the CSC/HSLC at about 4:15pm.
The shuttle is not permitted to make any stops other than at the HSLC and WID/MIR. Pickup and dropoff points are:
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The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health will hold the 20th Annual Medical Education Day combined with the Clerkship Educational Retreat on Friday, March 9, 2012. The combined event will be held at the Health Sciences Learning Center in Madison.
The event promises to be a full-day learning and networking opportunity for the busy faculty and staff educators who teach medical students at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, and across the state of Wisconsin. Sessions will focus on enhancing medical education and celebrate outstanding achievements in teaching.
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