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It is critical that employees follow instructions in the SMPH Guide on Submitting a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) when submitting their FWA. Starting the week of June 1, employees will receive a Workday notification indicating that their current FWA has been ended. Once ended and after discussing plans with their supervisor, employees may initiate a new …
Last week, the school completed its Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) site visit, marking a significant milestone in the school’s reaccreditation process for its Doctor of Medicine program. The visit reflected years of preparation and broad participation across the entire school, including statewide campus locations. More than 100 faculty, staff, trainees and volunteers contributed …
Each year, the Office of Social Impact and Belonging at the school and UW Health collects events honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. happening around the Madison community. This post is copied from UW Health’s intranet, called The Pulse. We invite you to join these community events to celebrate the legacy …
This Native American Heritage Month, we are highlighting students who are part of the Tribal Health Path of Distinction in the school’s Physician Assistant program. The Tribal Health Path of Distinction (PoD) is open to all physician assistant students interested in learning more about how to improve Tribal health. Felix Mannella Why did you want …
On Wednesday, June 18, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Fluno Center, School of Medicine and Public Health faculty honorees, donors and leaders gathered for the fourth 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 …
Multiple resources exist across UW–Madison and UW Health for Muslim employees in observance of Ramadan, as well as those who work with them. The Islamic tradition of Ramadan will be taking place from February 28 to March 29 in 2025.
The In the Know editorial team thanks all who responded to a recent readership survey about this internal newsletter, which is received by all faculty, staff and learners in the School of Medicine and Public Health. The feedback and insights that were provided are valuable as we seek to continually improve In the Know to …
Policies pertaining to the School of Medicine and Public Health are within the purview of the Policy Development and Review Committee, which meets every other month. PDRC provides oversight and guidance of school-wide policy standards, policy development, revision, routine review, and approval recommendations to the SMPH Academic Planning Council and/or the Dean’s Leadership Team. Policies …
On Wednesday, June 26, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Fluno Center, School of Medicine and Public Health faculty honorees, donors, and leaders gathered for the third 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 …
A message from Elizabeth M. Petty, MD, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Dear colleagues, I am delighted to announce that Amanda DeVoss, PA-C, MMS, has accepted our offer to become the next Director of our Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. Her appointment was effective June 12. She succeeds Ginny Snyder, PhD, PA‑C, who …