Considering a Career in Internal Medicine?

Internal medicine blends the art and science of patient care to help people live their healthiest lives. From primary care to subspecialty practice—in inpatient and outpatient settings—your options are boundless.
 
Our medical student education office is here to ensure that you have an outstanding educational experience and help you navigate your path forward.

Closeup of Associate Vice Chair for Education Laura Zakowski, MD, writing on a flipchart

Supporting the Next Generation

The Department of Medicine is excited to offer scholarships of up to $1,500 to UW School of Medicine and Public Health medical students who have worked with a DOM faculty member on internal medicine research and are preparing to present that research or receive an award at one of the following meetings:

  • American College of Physicians (ACP) Annual Internal Medicine Meeting
  • Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) Annual Meeting (regional and national)
  • Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) Annual Conference (​​regional and national)
  • Other domestic conferences related to internal medicine at the discretion of the Vice Chair for Education
A medical student presenting at a DOM research event

Meet Our Team

Laura Zakowski, MD
Laura Zakowski, MD

Associate Vice Chair for Education (DOM)

Integrated Acute Care Block Leader (SMPH)

Provides strategic leadership on internal medicine educational goals, knowledge, content, teaching and faculty development.

Ahrens
Sarah Ahrens, MD

Director, Phase 3 Curriculum (DOM)

Director, Inpatient Acting Internship (SMPH)

Leads internal medicine course development and evaluation for Phase 3 medical students.

Prabhav Kenkre, MD
Prabhav Kenkre, MD

Acute Care Assistant Block Leader (DOM)

Provides internal medicine knowledge, content, and teaching expertise in the medical student Acute Care course.

Tara Loushine, MS
Tara Loushine, MS

Academic Program Manager

Manages implementation of internal medicine curriculum, processes, policies for medical students.

Abigail Rudzianis
Abigail Rudzianis

Health Professions Education Coordinator

Coordinates medical students on internal medicine rotations in Phase 3 electives.

Joe Orman
Joe Orman

Health Professions Education Coordinator

Coordinates medical students on internal medicine rotations in Phase 2 Acute Care/Chronic and Preventative Care courses, as well as the Phase 3 Medicine Inpatient Acting Internship.

Internal Medicine Organizations