2026 New Faculty Q&As

Meet the faculty who joined us in 2025-2026!

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Get to know Dr. Kelly Biermann

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Get to know Dr. Saikou Saidy

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Get to know Dr. Maximillian Lee

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Get to know Dr. Gabrielle Waclawik

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Get to know Dr. William Bull

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Get to know Dr. David Deemer

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Get to know Dr. Danielle Atibalentja

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Get to know Dr. Amy Bier

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Get to know Dr. Ryan Denu

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Get to know Dr. Eric Mehlhaff

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Get to know Dr. Devon Miller

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Get to know Dr. Laura Miotke

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Get to know Dr. Patrick Cardel

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Get to know Dr. Ulyana Khaba

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Get to know Dr. Jeanette Liou

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Get to know Dr. Navin Pathak

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Get to know Dr. Humza Quadir

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Get to know Dr. Quinn Vatland

Abigail Bales and Jennifer Woodard

Department faculty and learners foster excellence at ACP-Wisconsin 2026

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“When we work together”: a celebration of women collaborating in medicine

Leah Matteson and Sarah Thordsen

DOM and OB-GYN launch multidisciplinary cardio-obstetrics clinic

Sheri Lawrence (center) smiles with nearly 20 of her current and former direct reports at a recent gathering to celebrate her retirement.

Retirement honor: Sheri Lawrence, MBA, CMPE

A nephrology fellow reviews a kidney scan

The Division of Nephrology hosts Wisconsin’s first rare kidney diseases conference

Dr. Justin Vang-Moore

Justin Vang-Moore, EdD, begins as the new chief administrative officer of the Department of Medicine

Julie Keating, PhD, scientist I, Infectious Disease, and Laurel Legenza, PhD, PharmD, assistant professor, University of Wisconsin School of Nursing.

"Not just plug-and-play": improving access to infectious disease consultations in rural Wisconsin

David Castellanos, PA, physician assistant-primary care, General Internal Medicine, consulting with a colleague on a recent ADHD evaluation.

GIM-Psychiatry collaboration expands access to adult ADHD evaluations

The 2026-27 chief residents sitting in a row.

Meet the 2026-27 Chief Residents

Emily Schmitz

Meet Dr. Emily Schmitz, chief resident

Dr. Michael Hermsen

Meet Dr. Michael Hermsen, chief resident

Dr. Grace Eisenbiegler

Meet Dr. Grace Eisenbiegler, chief resident

Dr. Juanita Fernandez

Meet Dr. Juanita Fernandez, chief resident

Dr. Daniel Pastan

Meet Dr. Daniel Pastan, chief resident

Dr. Goldberger

Dr. Zachary Goldberger to lead the new DOM Cross-Fellowship Curriculum

The graduating residents.

Graduation ceremony celebrates 2026 internal medicine residency graduates

Dudley Lamming and Mariah Calubag

The 2026 Department of Medicine Trainee Outstanding Research Awards

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Five Department of Medicine residents receive 2026 Sheehy Fund and Sunde Awards

Dr. Megan Lutz.

Dr. Megan Lutz brings intestinal ultrasound to the Department of Medicine and Wisconsin

Dr. Michael Houghan talks with a resident.

Eight Med Ed Innovation Grants awarded to DOM faculty and trainees for 2026-27

Residents walking and talking

2026 internal medicine residency graduates' future plans

Research Day poster session in full force.

DOM Research Day 2026: connection, collaboration and celebration

Dr. Michael Lucey and GI/Hep fellows.

Michael and Patricia Lucey Visiting Professorship launches with philanthropic support

Dr. Laura Zakowski

Retirement honor: Laura Zakowski, MD

Adam Koraym, MD; Jessica Comerford, MD; Ahmed El Shaer, MBBS; Tonela Qyli, MD; and Jeanette Liou, MD.

What's next for our 2025-26 chief residents?

Dr. Katie Miller

Dr. Kathryn Miller named new Division of General Internal Medicine chief

Tonela Qyli

What's next for Chief Resident Dr. Tonela Qyli?

Ahmed El Shaer

What's next for Chief Resident Dr. Ahmed El Shaer?

Adam Koraym

What's next for Chief Resident Dr. Adam Koraym?

Jeanette Liou

What's next for Chief Resident Dr. Jeanette Liou?

Jessica Comerford

What's next for Chief Resident Dr. Jessica Comerford?