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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 …
More than 150 faculty, staff, and learners gathered in person at the Health Sciences Learning Center and online on April 6, 2026, for the second All-School Discussion Session supporting the School of Medicine and Public Health’s strategic planning process. The session focused on sharing progress, showing emerging priority areas and enablers, and outlining next steps …
What is your current position? Researcher III When did you start working in SMPH? At UW? I began working in SMPH as an undergraduate student in the Anatomy Department for Lew Haberly in January 1996. I was hired after graduation as a full-time research specialist in June 1997. I have been at the UW and with SMPH my entire …
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 …
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 …