Department Information

Making the Science Count: Research, Physician Education and New Models of Care

Presenting:

Carolyn Clancy, MD

Friday, May 31st - 8:00 AM

Please join Dr Clancy, MD, Director, Agency for Health Research & Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, this coming Friday in the VA Auditorium when she presents "Making the Science Count: Research, Physician Education and New Models of Care". To view previous talks, please see our Grand Rounds Archive.

David Ciske, MDDr. David Ciske has been a faculty member since 2005 in the Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine.

Dr. Ciske received his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin and earned a Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from the University of Minnesota. He received his M.D. in 2002 from the University of Wisconsin and completed internship and residency at the prestigious program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. After completing residency in 2005, Dr. Ciske joined our faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor and was recently promoted to Clinical Associate Professor.

Dr. Ciske is extremely dedicated to the area of medical education. He has worked with various programs including the Physician Clinician Teacher Program, the 3rd Year Medical Clerkship Mentor Program, as well as the Primary Care Clerkship Program. He is known for his passion and enthusiasm in teaching.

New UW Health Director, Rhonda Hoyer

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Rhonda Hoyer to UW Health Director, Advanced Practice Providers, effective June 1, 2013. Rhonda has served in many roles throughout her 15-year history with UW Health. Most recently, Rhonda served as the NP/PA Supervisor for Internal Medicine, working along side Dr. Trowbridge and the GIM leadership team to understand and provide support, education and optimization of the APP role in primary care. Rhonda also represents UW Health APPs in her roles on the Nurse Credentialing Council and Ambulatory Operations Council; and as Chair of the Advanced Practice Provider Council.

Rhonda's vision for this newly created position is centered on clinical excellence, professional development, relationships with NP/PA education, research, NP/PA administrative and regulatory practices, professional development, advocacy and outreach. Rhonda is involved with the UWMF Leadership Development Program to further identify and build upon her leadership skills and knowledge.

Rhonda's office will be located at the UWMF Administrative Office Building (AOB) in Middleton.

Please join us in congratulating Rhonda on her well deserved promotion.


Important Information from the Kurt W. Saupe Foundation

Remember, THE KURT kicks off June 7, 2013. We will have a wonderful weekend, honoring our friend Kurt Saupe and supporting the fine work of Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM). We hope you can join us for golf, live music and/or soccer for a great cause. Please sign up today to participate or be a sponsor at www.thekurt.org THANK YOU!!!

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Hospital Medicine Symposium

The Division of Hospital Medicine is pleased to announce their first CME Conference.It wil be held held on June 13-14, 2013 at the Fluno Center in Madison, Wisconsin. More information and a schedule of events is located here.