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What is your current position? My current position is Research Technician in the Samarasinghe Lab in the Department of Medicine. When did you start working in SMPH? At UW? I started working at SMPH in July of 2025, but I have been working part-time at UW in different positions since May of 2021. What does …
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 …
Elections have concluded for open faculty and academic staff representative seats on six School of Medicine and Public Health committees and councils. Appointments of newly elected representatives are effective on July 1, 2025. Participating in SMPH shared governance is an essential part of fulfilling the school’s missions of education, research and service. It also gives …
What is your current position? Director of Clinical Education and Teaching Faculty in the UW–Madison Doctor of Physical Therapy Program When did you start working in SMPH? June 2013 What does a typical day look like for you? Every day is a bit different, which is what I enjoy about my job. There are many …
What is your current position? Department Administrator for the Department of Medical History and Bioethics in SMPH When did you start working in SMPH? What about at UW? July 2022 is when I started in my role in SMPH. I started at UW in July 2014 (Political Science, Payroll and Benefits). What does a typical …
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 …
What is your current position? I’m the online content editor for the digital strategy team within the SMPH Office of Strategic Communications. When did you start working in SMPH? At UW? I started working at SMPH in January of 2023. I started at UW in August, 2010. What does a typical day look like for …