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First Year

Caroline Burkey, MD

Medical School/Graduate School: New York Medical College

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Professional Interests: GI Oncology, Teaching, Interprofessional Education

Reasons for choosing our fellowship: “I love this program! The fact that we have so many incredibly talented UW grads stay here for fellowship speaks to the quality of the education we receive. Madison is also an incredible city to raise our young family.”

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Alex Carlson, MD

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Professional Interests: Solid tumor oncology, precision oncology, shared decision making, and medical education.

Reasons for choosing our fellowship: “I chose UW for many reasons, including the outstanding mentorship I have received from faculty and other fellows, the abundant opportunities for professional and personal development, and the collegial work environment. Madison has been a great introduction to the Midwest for me, and I am excited to continue my training here.”

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Alaina Kelly, MD

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Professional Interests: Classical and malignant hematology, medical education, and cancer survivorship.

Reason for choosing our fellowship: “During my residency and interview process at UW, I was drawn to the supportive and caring environment. Staff consistently go out of their way to care for patients and to help residents and fellows thrive. I love the many outdoor activities Madison has to offer, and it's a great place to have dogs and kids.”

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Danielle McQuinn, MD

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Professional Interests: Malignant hematology, CAR-T cell therapy, bone marrow transplant, and communication and palliative care in advanced illness.

Reason for choosing our fellowship: “I chose UW because of the exceptional faculty mentors who epitomize excellent patient care. The collegiality and supportive learning environment within the heme/onc department is unmatched and the dedication to teaching among the faculty is outstanding.”

Second Year

Eric Mehlhaff, MD

Medical School: University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Professional Interests: Solid tumor oncology, precision oncology, health equity in biomarker testing, medical education

Reasons for choosing our fellowship: “I stayed at UW because of the robust training experience, outstanding mentorship opportunities, and camaraderie within the division. The leadership team fosters a collaborative and supportive learning environment to help fellows achieve both personal and professional goals.”

Devon Miller, MD

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Professional Interests: Solid tumor oncology, communication in advanced illness, medical education

Reasons for choosing our fellowship: “I chose UW because our program wants to support you in whatever your career interests are and allows tons of flexibility in exploring specialties and research areas. I also appreciated the strong sense of camaraderie and mentorship among the faculty and fellows creating a positive and supportive culture here.”

Peyton Reves

Peyton Reves, MD

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Professional Interests: Malignant hematology, breast and lung cancer, medical education

Reasons for choosing our fellowship: “I immediately felt comfortable and drawn here during my interview, which prompted me to come in person for a second look. I was impressed with the Cancer Center, its research opportunities, and the kind, eager, and welcoming people I met including faculty and fellows. After my visit, I knew this would be the perfect place to train.”

Samuel Rotter, MD

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Residency: New York Presbyterian-Cornell

Professional Interests: Malignant hematology, solid tumor oncology, medical education

Reasons for choosing our fellowship: "I got the opportunity to work with Heme/Onc faculty and fellows during my time as a hospitalist at UW-Madison. I was impressed by their professional accomplishments but also their outstanding patient care and approachability. It was an easy choice to stay with such a successful and supportive group."

Third Year

Matthew Folstad, MD

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Professional Interests: Solid tumor oncology, malignant hematology, health informatics

Reason for choosing our fellowship: “I chose UW because of the strong clinical training, abundant research opportunities, and supportive program leadership, all in a great city to live in and raise a family.”

Rob Kraft, MD

Medical School: University of North Dakota Medical School

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Professional Interests: Solid tumor oncology, improving quality of life for patients receiving cancer care

Reason for choosing our fellowship: "I loved the people I interviewed with and it made me really feel like I was able to confidently direct my learning and path during fellowship. I felt no pressure to pursue a specific career choice, but rather had opportunities to explore. The people are amazing and the city is amazing as well. I am thrilled to be here."

Thorunn Thordardottir, MD

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Professional interests: Hematology (benign and malignant), shared decision making and communication, reducing disparities in healthcare, and medical education

Reason for choosing our fellowship: “I was very happy with my time at UW while in residency and felt supported with my professional and personal decisions. I connected with wonderful mentors, and was given several research opportunities within the Division of Hematology and Oncology. I knew that by staying for fellowship, I would keep my mentors while receiving excellent training. Madison is a lovely city, with fantastic running and biking trails to enjoy outside of work, and felt like the right place to raise my daughters.”

Danny Trotier, MD

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Residency: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Professional Interests: Solid tumor oncology, immunotherapy, precision oncology

Reason for choosing our fellowship: “I chose UW because it offers everything I was looking for in a fellowship. Specifically, there are abundant research opportunities, tons of scheduling flexibility, a true continuity clinic experience, and amazing faculty/program leadership who actually support the fellows in so many ways.”

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