Category: Academic Affairs

Embracing innovation to improve health outcomes

Dr. Elizabeth Petty reflects on 10 guiding principles beginning with the letter “I” that can help foster continuous improvement and innovation while advancing Academic Affairs revitalization efforts.

Designing an organization for learners

The Revitalization initiative continues to advance as the design team develops organizational models to improve communication, collaboration and role clarity across Academic Affairs.

Reflecting on 15 years of change and achievement

August 1, 2026, marked my 15th anniversary at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Connecting leadership to relationships

The trust that holds a workplace together used to build itself. A new report from the Center for Creative Leadership argues those days are gone.

Keeping pace with student use of AI

What does responsible AI use look like in our coursework and assessments, and how do we make expectations clear to every learner in every program?

Revitalization: from first drafts to a final decision this fall

Academic Affairs' Revitalization effort kicked off a process designed to carry the redesign from first drafts to a final decision by this fall.

Questions on AI in education

Artificial intelligence is no longer on the horizon for our learners. It’s in the exam room, the lab, the clinic, and the study session.

Next steps in revitalization effort

I am truly inspired and encouraged by the ideas and insights shared by Academic Affairs staff and faculty in our revitalization process.

Seibert receives recognition

As Associate Dean, she has tirelessly shared her time and talents to advance medical student education, resident teaching, and faculty development — while providing leadership oversight for admissions, curriculum, and student services for the MD program.