Faith Anderson, MD
Medical school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
For Faith Anderson, MD (she/her/hers), rural Wisconsin is home. She grew up in the small town of Spring Valley, WI. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. While in school, she took a class called “Women and Their Bodies in Health and Disease;” this course started her path toward a special interest in women’s health. After graduating from college, she worked as a CNA in a nursing home; this experience uncovered her love of geriatrics. She then earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. As a student in the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM), she completed her clinical training in rural areas around the state where she saw firsthand the importance of rural primary care. Faith is very passionate about increasing access to healthcare in rural areas. She is engaged with teaching the next generation of medical professionals that a career in rural medicine is joyful and sustainable. She also has special interests in women’s health and obstetrical care within family medicine. Outside of medicine, Faith enjoys camping, baking bread and sweet treats, gardening, and cross-stitch sewing.
Katharine Wolf, MD
Medical school: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Growing up as a native Wisconsinite in Portage, Katharine Wolf, MD, PhD (she/her/hers) saw firsthand the importance of rural physicians and ensuring there is access to medical care in rural areas. Katharine earned her bachelor’s degree in molecular, cellular, and integrative biology from Beloit College. She then started her medical degree at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, IL. While in medical school, she was awarded a fellowship at Yale University to explore aspects of vascular biology. This experience led Katharine to enroll in a PhD program in immunology at Rosalind Franklin. Through her experience in medical and graduate school, she understands the importance of translational research and access to a personal family physician. Katharine started the Rural Health Interest Group at her medical school and participated in an Illinois Rural Health Association summer health immersion program. Katharine’s medical interests include prenatal and obstetrical care aimed at reducing deaths due to high-blood pressure conditions during pregnancy. She also is passionate about advocating for and increase to health care access for patients with chronic diseases for whom travel time prevents regular engagement with the healthcare system. Katharine’s hobbies include plants and gardening, open-water swimming, running, playing board games, and hanging out with her three cats.
Emily Horn, DO
Medical School: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Emily Horn, DO, fell in love with family medicine while scribing for a family physician. The multitude of experiences in family medicine, a mix of acute treatment, preventative care, prenatal care, obstetrics, and long-term disease management is what drew her to family medicine. Her interests include obstetrics, women’s health, LGBTQ+ health, diabetes management, pediatrics, and osteopathic manipulative treatment. Emily hails from Rockford, a small town in central Minnesota. She has a passion for rural healthcare and the unique challenges and opportunities it brings, having worked in rural hospitals and clinics in Minnesota, Idaho, and South Dakota. Emily earned her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania. She is a SOMA Member, and a Student Member of the AAFP, AOA, and CMDA. She was also the President of the ICOM Chapter of the Christian Medical and Dental Association (20-21) and was inducted to Grove City College’s Tau Alpha Pi Theatre Honorary 2016. She enjoys sewing clothing and making costumes, knitting, baking, and playing tabletop games with friends.
Sadie Jackson, MD
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Sadie Jackson, MD, is drawn to family medicine for the strong doctor-patient relationships that are built from the continuity of care. She is from Stoughton, Wisconsin and completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Kalamazoo College. She is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, Wisconsin Chapter of American Academy of Family Physicians, Wisconsin Medical Society, American Psychiatric Association, Phi Beta Kappa, and Alpha Lambda Delta.
In her experiences Sadie has learned how to carefully listen to patients and the need they are trying to communicate, and sometimes the best you can do is just be there for them. Sadie plays the violin and has a love for art and writing; a painting she created depicting a patients story was displayed in Madison and Wausau galleries before gifting it to the patient. She has many volunteer experiences, her favorite at a homeless warming shelter and in her experiences there she recognized the need for family medicine providers who are patient, compassionate, and able to put aside their own biases.
Justin Lynch, MD
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Justin Lynch, MD (he/him), is drawn to family medicine so he can provide holistic, longitudinal care for his patients. He is from Coon Rapids, MN and he earned both his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and his medical degree from the University of Minnesota. In medical school, Justin learned the importance of partnering closely with and advocating for patients during their healthcare journeys. He is committed to being present for patients and respects the vulnerability that exists when patients seek care for complex diseases. Justin is also interested in providing preventive care to his patients. He works tirelessly to integrate the science and art of medicine with patients’ goals to develop an actionable care plan. He is a lifelong learner and has a curiosity that he utilizes to learn more about his patients and their care. Outside of the clinic, Justin relaxes by playing chess, video games, and Dungeons and Dragons and he also enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, wakeboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and snowboarding.
David Smith, MD
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
David Smith, MD (he/him), is committed to providing broad-spectrum care to underserved rural populations. He is a rural Wisconsinite, originally from Amery. He attended the University of Minnesota – Morris, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Biology. While in Morris, he worked as an EMT and saw firsthand the importance of preventive care. He also volunteered in Haiti and learned about the importance of building long-term relationships with patients for continued care. He returned to Wisconsin to earn his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He participated in the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM) program and completed his clinical rotations in the La Crosse area. While in La Crosse, he partnered with the local school system to encourage high school students to explore medical careers. David is interested in procedural medicine and palliative care. He enjoys being outdoors, hiking, and camping. When there is snow on the ground, he enjoys skiing; if there is no snow, he enjoys running. He plays and sings country and folk songs on his acoustic guitar and punk rock on his electric guitar. He also enjoys reading, watching sports, and roasting coffee.
Isheng Hou, MD
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Isheng Hou, MD, is captivated by family medicine because it emphasizes taking the time to listen to patients and addressing all their concerns, medically, socially, and emotionally. Hailing from Carbondale, Illinois, Isheng earned her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago and received her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Isheng comes with a breadth of research, volunteer and work experience including investigating labor-induced trauma to the urinary tract; abstracting data from existing EMR to Epic; at the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center she taught children who have experienced abuse how to play a variety of musical instruments. Notably in 2018 she was the recipient of the National Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) award for her outstanding work in and commitment towards health issues that affect Asians and Pacific Islanders. Isheng is fluent in Chinese, and dabbles in German. When she is not serving her community, Isheng enjoys swimming, from competitive to casual water sports, weight training, and travel. Some of her favorite time is spent with family on road trips to state and national parks and preserves. Isheng is always up for an adventurous and difficult hike!
Ali Howen, MD
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Ali Howen, MD, is from McFarland, Wisconsin. Having completed her undergraduate degree in Spanish at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Ali earned her medical degree at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Prior to medical school, Ali developed a passion for working with individuals with disabilities as a support specialist (respite provider), working primarily with children at risk of out-of-home placement. She sought those experiences via AmeriCorps and United Cerebral Palsy. With a servant’s heart, Ali volunteered with Global Brigades, a non-profit organization using a holistic model to help prepare rural communities in Honduras, Panama, and Nicaragua for self-sustainability through student-led medical, dental, public health, business, water, and engineering brigades, participating in three medical/dental brigades in Honduras, particularly. Ali further developed her Spanish-speaking abilities by majoring in Spanish, and incorporating Spanish into everyday life, which led to advanced ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. When she’s not serving her community, Ali loves to play soccer, road biking, reading, and has deemed herself a cheese curd (both fresh and fried) enthusiast.