Briana Jelenc, MD

General Internal Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor
UW Health Clinic-East Towne
4122 E Towne Blvd
Madison WI 53704-3732
(608) 242-6850

Education

  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin - MD
  • Oregon Health and Science University Hospital, Portland, Oregon - Residency in Internal Medicine

Professional Activities

Dr. Jelenc currently serves as an internist with UW Health and a faculty member in the Division of General Internal Medicine in the Department of Medicine. She is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Oregon Medical Association. During her residency, Dr. Jelenc served on the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) Women's Health Working Group and on a committee to improve the workflow and learning experience for internal medicine residents on the medical Intensive Care Unit at OHSU. During medical school, she served on a student committee focused on analysis of student feedback surveys for the reaccreditation of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, served as clinic coordinator for a monthly free clinic at the ARC house (a group home for women who have been incarcerated), and organized an event to encourage young women to pursue careers in the health professions. She has served as a volunteer medical provider to underserved populations in Wisconsin and in Guatemala. Currently, she advises medical residents in their continuity clinic.

Clinical Specialties

Dr. Jelenc's clinical interests include internal medicine. She has delivered clinical presentations on topics including treatment of myocarditis, hypertriglyceridemia, hip osteonecrosis in the primary care setting, and chronic cough and periodic fever syndrome.

Research

Dr. Jelenc has performed quality improvement research focused on patient interaction in primary care clinics and medication reconciliation in ambulatory settings.