University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
After 15 years of leadership, Dr. Paul Hunter has stepped down as director of the Acting Ambulatory Internship (AAI), marking not only the end of his tenure but also a turning point for the program itself. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has announced that it will sunset the AAI as …
The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) was named a 2026 American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Program of Excellence for the fifth consecutive year. Some points of pride for the 2026 academic year include: FMIG is a student-run organization that is supported by the UW Department of Family …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Physician Assistant Program selected James Bigham, MD, MPH, as their 2026 Lecturer of the Year. Bigham was nominated and selected by “an overwhelming majority” of the physician assistant program student body. He was recognized at the program’s White Coat Ceremony on June 12, 2026. Bigham feels that the award reflects the emphasis …
Medical students at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health juggle a demanding required curriculum, but they also have opportunities to explore electives that reflect their interests and passions. One of the newest options, Family Medicine 913: Firearm Injury Prevention, gives third- and fourth-year medical students a better understanding of firearms and …
The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the McGovern-Tracy Awards. Established in 2001, the awards honor Isabel McGovern Kerr and her family’s legacy as primary care physicians in Wisconsin, as well as Michele Tracy, a medical student whose commitment to service continues to inspire new generations …
Each year, medical students across the country learn where they will continue their training as residents. Match Day brings excitement and anticipation as students open their envelopes and take their first look at what lies ahead. Sixteen of those students will soon join the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health’s (DFMCH) …
The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) has selected Dr. Lee Dresang as its 2026 Family Physician of the Year, celebrating his decades‑long commitment to maternal and newborn care, rural health, community partnership, and training future family physicians. He will be recognized at the WAFP annual business meeting in Milwaukee on March 13. For Dresang, the recognition is meaningful. …
The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health addiction medicine fellowship welcomes Kelly Eagen, MD as program director and David Leinweber, MD as associate program director. Both began their leadership roles in January 2026. Eagen previously served as the associate program director and Leinweber served as core faculty and is a graduate of the fellowship. “Drs. …
This year, 33 new learners—22 residents and 11 fellows—embarked on their training with the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Just six months in, they’re bringing fresh energy, ideas, and lived experiences to our programs. We’re excited to introduce them. Baraboo 1–2 Rural Training Track (RTT) Family Medicine Residency Program Madison …
What makes a good idea? That question set the tone for the 2025 Renner-Hansen Awards, which honored innovation and contributions to family medicine. Held in November at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, the event offered an opportunity to celebrate the Wisconsin Idea and the people whose work has made a lasting impact on the state and beyond. Department …