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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 …
What is your current position? I am the program manager for the education, communication, and outreach (ECO) program within the Center for Health Disparities Research (CHDR). When did you start working in SMPH? At UW? I began working in SMPH in January 2019, when I accepted a position as a research program manager in DFMCH. I …
What is your current position? I am a Teaching Professor of Anatomy. When did you start working in SMPH? At UW? I started teaching at SMPH (and at UW) in the summer of 2012. What does a typical day look like for you? One of the things that I love about my job is that the …
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 …
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 …