Genetic counselors, such as those trained in the school’s Master of Genetic Counselor Studies Program, are critical members of health care teams who support, guide, and care for patients when there is a genetic link …
SMPH and UW Health Military Service Member Employee Resource Group honors veterans on Veterans Day
Every Nov. 11, Americans celebrate Veterans Day to honor the more than 19.5 million heroes who have served in the U.S. military. At SMPH and UW Health, one of the ways we appreciate and support …
SMPH CASI Election
Dear SMPH Academic Staff, You are invited to vote for up to 3 academic staff peers to represent academic staff on the SMPH CASI*. CASI is a group of academic staff from across the SMPH …
Jonathan Jaffery to join AAMC as Chief Health Care Officer
On Dec. 31, 2022, Jonathan Jaffery, MD, MS, MMM, professor of medicine, will join the Association of American Medical Colleges as Chief Health Care Officer. Jaffery currently serves as chief population health officer at UW …
Helpful resource: The Calm app and reducing stress or anxiety
Individuals with and without disabilities can experience stress and anxiety related to work and their work performance. This in turn can affect an employee’s ability to perform successfully. With this in mind, a helpful resource …
Inaugural SMPH Faculty Investiture Celebration honors faculty and donors
On Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Fluno Center, School of Medicine and Public Health faculty honorees, donors, and leaders gathered for the inaugural SMPH Faculty Investiture Celebration. The event celebrated and honored incredible faculty and …
American with Disabilities Act (ADA): What is it and why is it important?
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all aspects of employment. The ADA is divided into five different sections called titles, …
Introduction to DDRs
What is a DDR? Divisional Disability Representatives are designated human resources staff members who do the following: Receive accommodation requests forms from employees and assist managers, supervisors, and employees in their divisions Respond to disability …
Exciting changes to In the Know are here
In the Know is the main internal communications vehicle in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, providing top-of-mind news for the SMPH community. As of today, Tuesday, Sept. 20, some exciting changes have …
SMPH gives warm welcome to Chancellor Mnookin
The School of Medicine and Public Health community gave a warm Wisconsin welcome to Chancellor Mnookin, the university’s 30th leader, who celebrated her first day on Thursday, Aug. 4. Staff, faculty, and learners headed over …