Get to know Dr. Ulyana Khaba

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Ulyana Khaba, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor
Hospital Medicine

What is your primary professional focus as it relates to our mission areas (clinical, research and/or medical education)?
Mainly clinical, hoping to be involved in clinical research in the future as well.

What drew you to UW–Madison and the Department of Medicine? 
My family lives in Madison, and being close to family is very important to me. I also used to live for a year a half in Madison before starting residency, and worked at UW for almost a year.

What are you most excited about during your first year with the department in this role?
To become comfortable in my role as a hospitalist, to get to know more people.

What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?  
Spending time with family, reading, watching my kids play soccer, exploring Wisconsin.

Favorite piece of advice from a mentor or inspiring figure in your life?
"Every finish is a new start."

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