Department of Medicine
University of Wisconsin
School of Medicine and Public Health

Clinical Care

Banner, from left: Iliya Amaza, MBBS, assistant clinical professor, Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; Jane Pearson, MD, associate clinical professor, Cardiovascular Medicine; Kerry Rees, MD, assistant clinical professor, General Internal Medicine; Aga Silbert, MD, associate clinical professor, Cardiovascular Medicine; Rachna Tiwari, MD, assistant clinical professor, Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Credit: Clint Thayer/Department of Medicine.

In PHLITE School, Department of Medicine faculty hone their understanding of public health

University Hospital

U.S. News rankings: University of Wisconsin Hospitals No. 1 in Wisconsin

Alexis Eastman, MD, associate clinical professor, Geriatrics and Gerontology. Credit: Clint Thayer/Department of Medicine

Alexis Eastman, MD, receives aging advocacy award from Madison nonprofit

Fellowship director Sara Johnson, MD, associate professor, Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care. Credit: Clint Thayer/Department of Medicine.

Department of Medicine palliative fellowship builds compassionate communication skills

An aerial view of UW Health and environs

UW Health joins national initiative to implement practice-improving research findings more quickly

Drs. Uboha (left) and Hematti (right) with their patient, Steve Larson of Iowa City, Iowa, during his first infusion treatment. Photo was provided by the patient.

Department faculty deliver innovative new T-cell therapy for cancer

Toby Campbell, MD

Department of Medicine providers inspire giving from grateful patients

General internal medicine

New study shows effectiveness of remote scribes in reducing physician burnout

Jenna Brink, PA, Critical Care Medicine, BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine; Amy Chybowski, APNP, Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care, Department of Medicine. Credit: Treena Fischer/BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine.

Department of Medicine and Department of Emergency Medicine APPs launch successful critical care partnership

Physician's white coat embroidered with UW logo and the words Department of Medicine, with a W red enamel pin and stethoscope.

2022 Department of Medicine Clinical Excellence Awards

Josh Lang, MD, co-director of the UW PSTP

Institutional support, excellent mentoring and extensive research distinguish UW’s Physician-Scientist Training Program

Department of Medicine faculty posing next to a Department of Medicine banner.

Faculty and donors celebrated at Department of Medicine 2022 Investiture Ceremony

Dr. Parajuli in clinic with a patient.

Innovative clinical trial targets recurrent BK infection in kidney transplant recipients

UW DOM residents and faculty at ACP-WI chapter meeting

Faculty and learners shine at 2022 ACP-Wisconsin Scientific Meeting

Nataliya Uboha, MD, PhD, leads an aid effort to help the citizens of her home country, Ukraine.

A vital aid effort from 5,000 miles away

Aerial photo of UW-Madison west campus, including University Hospital

U.S. News rankings: University of Wisconsin hospitals No. 1 in Wisconsin; gastroenterology/GI surgery, geriatrics ranked

Shivani Garg, MD, MS, stands with her arms crossed, wearing her white coat.

Lupus clinic improves health quality for patients with kidney disease

Nasia Safdar

Dr. Nasia Safdar to lead Madison VA’s participation in national clinical research network

Amish Raval

UW Health treats first patient in U.S. with investigational cell therapy for heart disease

UW Health

U.S. News Rankings: University of Wisconsin Hospitals No. 1 in Wisconsin; Five Department of Medicine subspecialties represented

Vanessa Rein, MD, and Ruth Diaz de Leon, NP, at University Hospital

Inpatient diabetes management service celebrates 20 years

UW Carbone Cancer Center

Dr. Amye Tevaarwerk directs new program for cancer survivor resources

Dr. Alan Bridges, winner of the VHA John D. Chase Award

Dr. Alan Bridges wins prestigious Veterans Health Administration award

Aerial photograph of UW Hospital campus

U.S. News Rankings: University of Wisconsin Hospitals again No. 1 in Wisconsin; Six Department of Medicine subspecialties represented

File photo of Dr. Alan Bridges at a Department of Medicine event

Dr. Alan Bridges advises on Veterans Health Administration post-COVID-19 planning

Samantha Murray-Bainer, MD, at University Hospital

Department of Medicine faculty lead patient care innovations during COVID-19 pandemic

Dr. Miguel Leal at University Hospital

Multidisciplinary team implants first-in-state leadless cardiac pacemaker with A-V synchronization

Doctor and patient in clinic

Philanthropic gifts and messages in honor of Doctors’ Day 2020

Patient and doctor in clinic

Department faculty receive notes of gratitude for National Doctors' Day

New toolkit helps clinicians navigate conversations with patients' families during COVID-19

Lynn M. Schnapp, MD

Meet our new chair, Dr. Lynn M. Schnapp

Lauren Racki, BMT patient coordinator; Jan McMannes, clinical nurse specialist with the BMT program; Ben Sanderfoot, patient and Dr. Peiman Hematti, professor, Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care.

UW now seeing more 'unrelated' bone marrow and stem cell donors than ever before

Above, from left: James Sosman, MD; Shannon Ruth-Leigh, MA; and Chris Chapman, MA, are leading local HIV education and outreach efforts through the UW Health HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Care Program.

UW Health HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Care Program acts locally to end the HIV epidemic

University Hospital exterior

University hospital named one of the Nation's 50 top cardiovascular hospitals

Department of Medicine sign

Dr. Lynn Schnapp to become Department of Medicine Chair

Members of the interdisciplinary Acute Care for Elders (ACE) service, pictured at UW Health University Hospital in June 2019, from left: Lauren Marshall, MS, PA-C; Stephanie Savoie, MSN, RN, AGCNS; Susanne Angileri, MPT; Magda Bertalan, MSW, CAPSW

Acute care for elders service expands, celebrates first anniversary at UW Health at The American Center

Dr. Christine Sinsky talks with Department of Medicine leaders and faculty during a follow-up session to her Grand Rounds presentation on November 2, 2019

Guest speaker Dr. Christine Sinsky discusses physician well-being at Department of Medicine Grand Rounds

Inpatient scene with physician and patient

Providers, clinic teams receive 2019 UW Health Patient and Family Experience Awards

Dennis Maki, MD, professor emeritus, Infectious Disease

Dennis Maki, MD, receives Wisconsin Alumni Association’s distinguished alumni award

Department of Medicine faculty and staff received awards during a ceremony on October 2, 2019

Creativity and change: The 2019 faculty dinner and awards presentation

Nasia Safdar, MD, PhD, professor, Infectious Disease, and vice chair for research in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Medicine

Dr. Nasia Safdar wins ISDA's 2019 Oswald Avery Award for Early Achievement

Ann Schmidt, MD, FACP (center), received the Distinguished Internist of the Year award at the 2019 ACP Wisconsin Chapter Scientific Meeting. Pictured with her is Noel Deep, MD, FACP, chapter governor (left), and Christine Seibert, MD, professor (CHS), General Internal Medicine, and associate dean for medical student education and services at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. (Photo credit: American College of Physicians Wisconsin Chapter)

Faculty, learners shine at 2019 ACP Wisconsin Chapter Scientific Meeting

, UW Health Lupus Nephritis Clinic co-founders Tripti Singh, MD, and Shivani Garg, MD, MS

Lupus nephritis clinic celebrates one-year anniversary

Members of the HIV Medical Association, including the Department of Medicine's Dr. James Sosman, meet with federal leaders to discuss the 'End the HIV Epidemic' initiative

Dr. James Sosman, national colleagues discuss ‘End the HIV Epidemic’ initiative with HHS secretary Alex Azar II and federal leaders

Aerial photo of UW-Madison west campus, including UW Hospitals and Clinics

UW Hospitals and Clinics ranked No. 17 and in top 2 percent nationally for seven Department of Medicine specialties, according to 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings

Doctor-patient relationship

Philanthopic gifts in honor of Doctors' Day 2019

2019 Department of Medicine leadership retreat

Leadership retreat focuses on community, connections, and strategy

clinician excellence

Clinicians receive 2018 UW health patient and family experience provider champion awards

William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital

William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital earns 5-star rating

Dr. Ruth O'Regan

Dr. Ruth O'Regan named Chief Scientific Officer of Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium