University of Wisconsin - Preventive Medicine Residency

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Our former resident, Sara Doyle (2021-23) participated in an excellent webinar entitled, "Healthy to 100: Social Connection, Brain Health & the New Longevity."
https://www.sundayhealth.com/events/healthy-to-100

Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH spoke at the American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM Addiction Medicine Advocacy Conference in Washington, DC last month for the panel "Driving Change at Home: State Advocacy Roundtable." Dr. Salisbury-Afshar joined colleagues in sharing experiences with state-chapter advocacy and strategizing for future success. https://buff.ly/tU8k7ps

Congratulations to Dr. Amina Maamouri!

"I will be completing my residency training in Family Medicine at Denver Community Health Services. I am looking forward to continuing to grow as a community-engaged physician as I learn about and care for diverse populations in Denver. I aspire to subsequently return to Wisconsin for my practice where I hope to work as a Primary Care physician with diverse urban populations. In addition to my clinical work, I intend to remain active in medical education related to public health, advocacy, and public health leadership opportunities that arise."

It did not take long for our new Preventive Medicine Resident, Joshua Hood to make the news!

Adopt a cow benefits food bank: Partnership grows with Day at the Creamery

Megan and Josh Hood, two event attendees, had just moved to the Madison area that weekend and stopped by for ice cream, only to see the event in action. When Josh was volunteering in Megan’s classroom while teaching in Missouri, a student had said the couple should buy a cow. The couple were smiling after receiving their adoption certificate.

“This feels like a dream come true,” Josh said.

Adopt a cow benefits food bank - Dairy Star COLUMBUS, Wis. — The Adopt a Dairy Cow campaign operates with a mission of connecting people with milk and the dairy industry. Efforts between the Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin …

Emeritus Professor and Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine speaks about the recent trends in alcohol-related liver disease on Wisconsin Public Radio: https://www.wpr.org/shows/wisconsin-today-2/banning-conversion-therapy-alcohol-related-liver-disease-film-farm-and-culture-fest?fbclid=IwY2xjawLdUbhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHoT2EcOUuakISOpfLTSu_aeLKEYGPJWc1v1uWHoQfNNS9njzkbsgZ2PWQDdy_aem_E2XiL9dcAH2LIabKmvXLpA

Banning conversion therapy, Alcohol-related liver disease, Film Farm and Culture Fest We learn about a new Wisconsin supreme court ruling. Then we hear about new research on alcohol-related liver disease. Later, we hear about an upcoming film festival. Wisconsin Public Radio, […]

Congratulations to Dr. Jain (PMR 2022-2024), for the publication of her paper on a public health elective for University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health medical students:

Evaluation of an Innovative Medical Student Course Integrating Medicine and Public Health Isha Jain, MD, MPH; Parvathy Pillai, MD, MPH; Patrick L. Re*****on, MD, MPH WMJ. 2025;124(2):165-168 Download full-text pdf. ABSTRACT Introduction: Educating medical students about the importance of integrating public health into their careers is challenging. Methods: Medical student demographics, w...

Dr. Maria Mora-Pinzon was interviewed today on Wisconsin Public Radio, talking about a new partnership between health care groups aims to better serve Latinos suffering from dementia.

Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to develop dementia than white Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A new partnership between UW Health and Wisconsin’s only bilingual memory clinic aims to boost doctor training, prevention and treatment to help with dementia in Latino communities.

Check it out at: https://www.wpr.org/shows/wisconsin-today-2/compromise-on-state-budget-archaeologists-uncover-indigenous-farm-site-dementia-care-for-latinos

A University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health shout out to Dr. Ezenwanne. We're proud of you and your accomplishments!

The chair of our Preventive Medicine Program Evaluation Committee expresses sadness about the recent changes in the ACIP:

Federal vaccine direction gives Wisconsin researcher ‘profound sadness’ UW Madison’s Dr. Jonathan Temte, a former chair of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, reflects on RFK Jr’s recent removal of all 17 committee members.

Don't miss Doctor Day, and our own Dr. Salisbury-Afshar!

Dave Rakel, MD, and Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH, will be speaking at this year's Wisconsin Doctor Day event on June 3! Register for the event today and find a breakdown of the event here: https://buff.ly/siB80Hd

Drs. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar (PMR Program Director) and Atwell (PMR alumna '2014-2016) are among faculty promoted in the UW UW - Department of Family Medicine and Community Health! Congratulations!

Ten of our incredible DFMCH faculty members received promotions this academic year! Find the full list and read about their many accomplishments here: https://buff.ly/MjmSJRP