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Elections have concluded for open faculty representative seats on seven School of Medicine and Public Health committees and councils. Appointments of newly elected representatives were effective on July 1, 2024. Participating in SMPH shared governance is an essential part of fulfilling the school’s missions of education, research and service. It also gives individuals the opportunity …
Across the history of the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program, 26 female faculty at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health have been named fellows in the program. This year, Deneen Wellik, PhD, chair of the Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology, brings the number to 27. Current ELAM …
Two members of the school’s chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) share their thoughts for Black History Month in these Q&As. The SNMA is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians. …
What is your current position? I currently serve as the Executive Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. I have been in this role since July 1, 2013. In this role, I provide comprehensive administrative support to the Department Chair. When did …
On Thursday, June 29, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Memorial Union, School of Medicine and Public Health faculty honorees, donors, and leaders gathered for the second annual SMPH Faculty Investiture Celebration. The event celebrated and honored incredible faculty and recognized the outstanding individuals who make their pioneering work possible through generous faculty support gifts. This …
Pronouns: she/her What is your current position? I am an Administrative Specialist. When did you start working in SMPH? At UW? I started working at the Department of Medicine in 2017. Before that, I was a student helper at Peet’s Coffee and Tea at Memorial Union as an undergraduate. In 2017, I started as an …
Douglas “Doug” Pollard, facilities manager for the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) and UW Medical Foundation Centennial Building (MFCB), died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 26, at the age of 59. Doug was a member of the School of Medicine and Public Health community for more than 12 years and will be remembered as a thoughtful, …
What are the roles and responsibilities of people involved in the accommodations process? The Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) The DDR’s role is to help facilitate the accommodations process and ensure that accommodation requests are facilitated in a timely, confidential manner. DDRs are appointed by the Dean or Director to ensure compliance within the accommodations process. …
Individuals with and without disabilities can experience stress and anxiety related to work and their work performance. This, in turn, can affect an employee’s ability to perform successfully. With this in mind, a helpful resource can be Calm, a sleep, meditation, and relaxation app that was created to reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus, or …
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all aspects of employment. The ADA is divided into five different sections called titles, which outline the requirements for different types of organizations. Title I of the ADA covers employment, and requires employers (i.e., …