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ForWard➞ Curriculum

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Patients, Professionalism and Public Health

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Body in Balance Chronic and Preventive Care

Acute Care Internship Preparation

Food, Fasting and Fitness Care Across the Life Cycle Surgical and Procedural Care Public Health Selectives Phase 2

Human Family Tree

Phase 3 Career-Focused Mind and Basic Science Motion Advanced Invaders Clinical and Defense Experiences

The ForWard Curriculum is a highly innovative, state-of- • High-quality interprofessional and team-based the-art educational program for medical students that educational opportunities builds upon our long tradition of educational excellence, • Longitudinal public health and system-based practice incorporating best practices in medical education with the opportunities with special emphasis on “hands-on” following key features: application of knowledge in clinical and community • Competency-based curriculum requiring collaboration settings of medical educators across all years of the curriculum • Earlier entry into clinical clerkships to facilitate career • Intensive longitudinal coaching by some of our very exploration and competitiveness for residency selection best teaching faculty to assist students in their professional • Advanced learning opportunities for better internship skill development preparation

med.wisc.edu Phase 1 is focused on basic science, integrated with clinical science and public health.

Patients, Professionalism and Public Health Human Family Tree (8 weeks) connects the (4 weeks) establishes a strong foundation for molecular, genetic, embryologic, hormonal, physician identity formation and explores concepts anatomical and physiological factors that govern of patient-centered care, upstream determinants fertility, cell growth, fetal development and of health, and health promotion as well as health pregnancy. Other themes include evidence-based systems and interdisciplinary teams. medicine, health policy and health disparities.

Body in Balance (14 weeks) covers the key Invaders and Defense (8 weeks) teaches processes involved in maintaining internal about innate immunity, the nature and clinical balance in the body, including hematopoiesis, manifestations of the various types of biological circulation, gas exchange and waste disposal as invaders, immune deficiency and hematologic well as the themes of ethics and biostatistics in malignancy. Other themes include shared key areas of clinical research. decision-making and public health ethics.

Food, Fasting and Fitness (10 weeks) Mind and Motion (10 weeks) integrates explores the chain of events by which food is musculoskeletal medicine, neurology, converted to energy, highlighting the key role of neuroscience and psychiatry through the study of nutrition and exercise in the maintenance of the structural functions of the body, from optimal health. Other themes include advocacy, anatomic to cellular levels. Other themes include quality improvement, health literacy and health care economics, bias and systems-level fundamental principles of scientific inquiry. issues in health outcomes.

Phase 2 has four 12-week clinical blocks, integrated with basic science and public health.

Care Across the Life Cycle centers on health Acute Care focuses on assessing patients with across the lifespan. Emphasizes taking care of urgent medical conditions, providing acute vulnerable populations as identified in women’s inpatient care and transitioning patients to other and children’s health, working with caregivers, and care settings or home. Emphasizes development the special needs of geriatric patients. of acute management and transitional care plans.

Chronic and Preventive Care identifies the Surgical and Procedural Care concentrates on roles of physicians, interdisciplinary providers, the care of adults and children undergoing an health care systems and communities in operation or procedure, including perioperative screening, treating and preventing common, preparation and operative and post-operative chronic conditions. Emphasizes health promotion care. Emphasizes a wide variety of inpatient and and community health. outpatient settings.

Phase 3 is dedicated to internship preparation with many individualized opportunities.

Internship Preparation Career-Focused Basic Science Two-week, required “bootcamps” where students A variety of electives connecting basic science to practice essential skills to ensure success as they clinical practice, reinforcing important basic transition from medical school to internship. science concepts necessary for future careers.

Advanced Clinical Experiences Public Health Selectives Required Inpatient and Ambulatory Acting A variety of electives providing opportunities to Internships focus on building skills needed to develop practical public health skills for future function on day one of residency. professional work.

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The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) assists students Scholarships whose personal and family resources are not adequate to cover the expenses involved in attending the University of Scholarships are awarded by the SMPH Admissions Wisconsin–Madison. The office also provides counseling to Scholarship Committee. All applicants are considered and help students manage their money effectively, information on there is no application to complete. Notifications are made other sources of financial assistance, debt management on a continual basis from late fall through May. Typical counseling and small short-term loans for emergency awards range from $5,000/year to full tuition. situations. Types of Aid How and When to Apply Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan: This loan is All aid applicants must file a 2017-2018 Free Application for obtained through the federal government and has a fixed Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The interest rate of 5.31% which begins accruing once the loan earliest this can be submitted is January 1, 2017. Use is disbursed; however, payments can be delayed until after UW–Madison’s school code: 003895. After we receive your you leave school. Interest rates will be determined each June FAFSA we may request other information from you such as for new loans being made for the upcoming award year. your 2016 federal tax return transcript. The best way to Eligibility is not based on financial need. Borrowers may check the progress of your aid application is through the receive up to $43,833 per year in Unsubsidized Loans. Student Center of My UW–Madison at my.wisc.edu. Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan: Grad PLUS has a fixed interest rate of 5.84% which begins accruing once the Your Financial Aid Award Offer loan is disbursed; however, payments can be delayed until after you leave school. Interest rates will be determined each Award notifications are usually emailed to admitted students June for new loans being made for the upcoming year. You starting in April. Students will be instructed to log into My can borrow up to the cost of education minus any other UW to accept/decline their aid. The Office of Student financial aid. Financial Aid administers student loans only.

med.wisc.edu UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH MD Program Admissions Application Data 2016

Application Data for All Medical Programs

Total Resident Non-Resident AMCAS Applications 5,552 751 4,801 Interviewed 600 322 278 Accepted 282 147 135 Enrolled 171 106 65

Application Data by Medical Program

MD Program Total Resident Non-Resident AMCAS Applications 5,108 656 4,452 Interviewed 476 266 210 Accepted 223 120 103 Enrolled 136 86 50

MD/PhD (Med Scientist Training Program) Total Resident* Non-Resident AMCAS Applications 318 16 302 Interviewed 70 8 62 Accepted 32 3 29 Enrolled 12 0 12

Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM) Total Resident* Non-Resident AMCAS Applications 126 79 47 Interviewed 54 48 6 Accepted 27 24 3 Enrolled 23 20 3 *Wisconsin residents who apply to the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine or to the MD/PhD programs are automatically considered for the regular MD program.

Grade Point Averages and MCAT Score Data for the Entering Class of 2016

Old MCAT Avg. New MCAT Avg. Science GPA Cumulative GPA Score/Percentile Score/Percentile All Programs 3.73 3.76 33/90th 512/88th

med.wisc.edu MS-45296-16 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH What Happens Next?

Thank you for interviewing with the University of Wisconsin What if I receive an acceptance from another School of Medicine and Public Health! We hope you medical school? enjoyed learning about our program as much as we Per AAMC regulations, you may hold acceptances to enjoyed meeting you and learning more about you. You multiple medical schools until April 30, 2017, by which might be wondering... time you must choose a school and release your acceptances to all other schools. If you are accepted to the UW SMPH, we will be noti ed of any other acceptances What Happens Next? that you receive. Is there anything else to submit? Can I come back to the SMPH campus again? No. You had the opportunity today to discuss any Yes! All accepted students are invited to return to the signi cant activities or events in your life since you SMPH campus for our Second Look event. This year it will submitted your application. The only additions still to be be on April 8, 2017. You are welcome to bring a signi cant made to your application le are the interview reports from other or parent too. today. We are not able to accept any other submissions. What if I am on the Alternate List? What about thank-you notes? Once all applicants have been reviewed, you will be Thank-you notes are always welcome, and may be sent noti ed of your position on the Alternate List, usually in to your interviewers’ attention, c/o MD Admissions, mid-April. You may receive an offer of acceptance from us 2130 HSLC, 750 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705. at any time during the application cycle, but most offers to How does the final review by the those on the alternate list are made in May. Due to the rush Admissions Committee work? of activity at that time, we may telephone or email you to Following your interview today, your complete application make an offer before sending your of cial acceptance letter. le will undergo a nal review by the Admissions Have I met the Premedical Requirements? Committee to determine whether you will be Accepted, SMPH Premedical Requirements Semesters placed on the Alternate List, or Not Accepted. The Admissions Committee meets regularly and will complete General Biology (one semester must 2 the nal review of your application as soon as possible include Lab) after your interview. However, scheduling and other Inorganic/General Chemistry with Lab 2 considerations can delay the review process, particularly Organic Chemistry 1 during breaks in the academic year. Biochemistry 1 How do you notify me—can I check my status? Physics with Lab 2 You will be noti ed via U.S. Mail of the Admissions Statistics 1 Committee’s nal decision regarding your application. Humanities or social sciences, 1 Please wait until at least four weeks after your interview upper level course with intensive to contact us about the status of your application. writing requirement If you do not receive a decision letter within the four weeks All requirements must be met by the time of matriculation following your interview, please send us an email at to medical school. For futher details visit our website at [email protected] or call 608-263-4925. med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/premedical- Make sure to keep your mailing address, email address requirements/110 and phone number updated in AMCAS – under the Preferred section of your Contact Information.

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Transforming Curiosity Into Inquiry The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public participate in research-skills training sessions, roundtable Health is internationally recognized for the quality and scope discussions, journal clubs and clinical shadowing. of its basic and clinical research. Student research is a vital The UW Department of Family Medicine and component of the educational mission of the School. All Community Health-sponsored Summer Research and students are encouraged to consider research as an integral Clinical Assistantship Program supports five medical part of their medical training and future careers. SMPH students to conduct hands-on, clinically-oriented primary medical students have numerous opportunities to engage in care research for 8 weeks between their first and second mentored research. year, mentored by department faculty. Students also participate in research training seminars, receive individualized Summer Research Programs support from faculty and present their findings at the end of the summer. The opportunity for clinical shadowing is a SMPH’s cornerstone program is the Shapiro Summer prominent feature of this program. Research Program, supported by a generous endowment from the Herman and Gwendolyn Shapiro Foundation. The UW Department of Surgery Summer Research Approximately 100 SMPH medical students participate for Experience for Medical Students offers summer research 8-10 weeks of research between their first and second year, experiences for eight medical students interested in research mentored by faculty members in any of the SMPH related to diabetes, obesity, endocrine disorders, nutritional departments, centers or institutes. Research projects span a disorders, digestive diseases, liver disease, kidney disease, broad range of scientific investigation, including basic or urologic disease. Funded by a grant from the National science, clinical, translational, health services, global health, Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, public health, quality improvement and medical ethics. the program provides students a mentored 10-12 week Students choose from a database of projects submitted by research experience. The program includes a curriculum faculty or can independently find a mentor and project. Most designed to teach medical students the essentials of projects do not require prior research experience. To effective research principles. enhance their summer research experience, students

med.wisc.edu Student Research Forum Year-long Fellowships The annual Forum showcases the accomplishments of Supported by the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational medical students who conduct summer research. Classes Research (ICTR) and the Herman and Gwendolyn Shapiro are suspended to allow everyone the opportunity to attend Foundation, the SMPH ICTR-Shapiro Medical Student this inspiring event. Attended by more than 300 students, Research Fellowship allows SMPH medical students the faculty and staff, the Forum features competitively selected opportunity to engage in an intensive year-long research oral podium presentations by 25 students, and poster experience under the mentorship of a SMPH faculty member. presentations by more than 75 students. A keynote lecture is Typically, one fellowship award is made each March. presented by the faculty member honored with the Dean’s Medical students take a year out from their studies to Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship. participate in the fellowship, usually after Phase 2 of the curriculum. Students are paid a stipend during their fellowship Path of Distinction in Research year and receive travel support to present their work at a professional meeting or conference. A unique aspect of the Students in the MD curriculum who meet program standards fellowship is a tuition allowance to complete 6 credits toward may apply for the Path of Distinction (PoD) in Research. The a Capstone Certificate in Fundamentals of Clinical Research PoD in Research grants graduation distinction to students or Clinical and Community Outcomes Research. who: SMPH medical students can also take advantage of national • Conduct a minimum of 16 weeks of mentored research and global year-long research fellowships offered by the during medical school, including summer research, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Howard Hughes research elective time, or year-long research fellowships Medical Institute, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, • Contribute significantly to at least one manuscript or thesis Sarnoff Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and based on original research Prevention (CDC), and many other organizations. • Complete research-related learning and leadership activities • Present scholarly work locally, and regionally or nationally Research Travel Awards • Rank at or above the 25th percentile in their class based Students are encouraged to present their research findings on cumulative comparative performance at time of at professional meetings. Funding is available from the application and at the end of Phase 2 of the curriculum Dean’s office and SMPH departments to defray travel costs for students. More than 50 students are awarded support Research Electives each year. All SMPH students have the opportunity to take up to 8 independent research elective credits during Phase 3 of the Honors and Awards curriculum. Research may be conducted under the direction Each year, up to 5 medical students are honored for of faculty at SMPH or other approved institutions. outstanding research and scholarly achievement through the Herman and Gwendolyn Shapiro Excellence in Student Research Award. The awards are presented at the annual Student Honors and Awards Ceremony each May. Many departments also recognize the research accomplishments of students through special awards.

Contact Information For more information about student research at the SMPH: Patrick McBride, MD, MPH, Faculty Director Lynne Cleeland, MSIE, Administrator [email protected]

MS-45303-16 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH Path of Distinction in Public Health

The Path of Distinction in Public Health (PoD) is a Electives four-year longitudinal experience for medical students interested in learning more about how to effectively integrate Students complete 5 public health elective credits to public health into their careers as physicians. Students can complete the PoD. They choose from a large list of public focus on any area of interest, such as urban health, rural health electives that are typically taken during Phases 1 health, global health, health disparities or health policy. and 3. The PoD is a six-credit public health enhancement of the medical curriculum. Students complete a 1-credit required Project course, 5 elective credits and a public health project. During the summer of Phase 1, students engage with Students who meet the requirements of PoD will be experienced faculty and staff to strategically devise projects recognized in their Dean’s letter, used for the residency that lay a foundation for developing public health skills. As a selection process. culmination of the PoD project, students complete a project summary that may include a scholarly paper and a poster Required Course and/or oral presentation. Students present their work at a relevant seminar or symposium. Students take POP HLTH 712: Integrating Medicine and Public Health during the Fall semester of Phase I. This course increases awareness of the opportunities and How to Apply strategies that physicians use to improve the health of the First-year medical students apply to the PoD early spring public—beyond the provision of clinical services to individual semester of Phase 1, taking advantage of the program’s patients. Students will understand the role that physicians excellent advising for elective choice and summer projects. can play in public health—to improve the conditions in which their patients live, work, learn, and play. For more information, visit our website: http://www.med.wisc.edu/pod

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The Doctor of Medicine-Master of Public Health Required Coursework (MD-MPH) Dual Degree Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health MD-MPH students complete all 42 credits required for the provides medical education that allows the exploration of the MPH degree. This includes 20 credits of core courses and multifaceted relationship between medicine and population- seminars, 3 credits of methods coursework, 13 credits of focused health. electives (up to 12 credits can be taken during medical school), and 6 credits of field experience. There is also a The MD–MPH dual degree is a five-year program that requires non-credit Capstone requirement. completion of all MD requirements and all MPH requirements. However, the curriculum is designed to maximize time spent in both programs. Several courses that can be taken during How to Apply medical school count as electives towards the MPH. Students may apply to the MPH Program at the same time as medical school or at any point after being admitted to How Does Tuition for the medical school, preferably during the first year. Students are admitted to each program separately. Students complete Dual Degree Work? the MPH Program between Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the The MD–MPH Dual Degree Program uses a step-out model medical curriculum. Matriculation into the MPH program is for tuition payment. Students pay medical school tuition while contingent upon the student remaining in good standing enrolled in medical school. Then when students “step out” of during medical school. Applications for the MPH Program medical school for a year to complete the MPH Program, they are due on February 1. To apply, visit: apply.mph.wisc.edu. pay MPH tuition. Scholarships are available to assist students in financing the MPH portion of their education, including the Contact Us Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association Perlson MD-MPH Dual Degree Scholarship that supports the tuition expenses for the [email protected] or visit our website: MPH year for up to 6 MD-MPH dual degree students who http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md-mph/md- have a strong interest in working with underserved mph-degree-program/1039 populations in Wisconsin. Application for this scholarship must be submitted by February 1 of the calendar year the student will matriculate into the MPH program.

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med.wisc.edu MS-45298-16 Private Loans: These are loans which are offered through Financial Counseling private lenders and are meant to provide additional aid only after a student has applied for all other sources of funding. Many financial aid questions can be answered by the OSFA These loans are not guaranteed by the federal government staff, but you may also meet with the medical school and may carry high interest rates. Visit the OSFA Web site financial aid counselor, Amy Whitford, who holds regular for a detailed list of private loans. office hours at SMPH. Counseling is available to students who want more information about financial aid, personal Veterans: There may be both long-term loans and monthly budgeting, or debt management. Appointments can be G.I. Bill benefits available to veterans to help meet their made by calling OSFA at 608-262-3060. educational expenses. For further information, contact the Veterans Information Center at 608-263-3456. Frequently Asked Questions Child Care Tuition Assistance Program: Students with children may qualify for up to $1,400 per academic year If I’m considered a non-resident for tuition purposes my to assist in paying child-care costs. For more information first year, can I become a resident my second year? visit: https://occfr.wisc.edu/index.html No, your residency status is determined when you begin medical school and does not change. Any specific questions can be directed to the UW Residency office at 608-262-1355. Other Aid You May How can I get more loans for higher living costs, child Be Receiving care expenses, and/or a computer? You are required to notify our office of any outside aid (not You can complete a budget adjustment form available from awarded by our office) that you might be receiving. This Amy Whitford at the OSFA ([email protected]). includes scholarships awarded by SMPH, private scholarships, Verification of all expenses is required and a computer military funding and stipends. Notify our office as soon as purchase must be made after matriculation to medical school. possible as to the terms and amounts of these awards. What’s the average debt at UW SMPH? How does repayment work? Your Cost of Attendance The average medical school student debt for the 2016 graduating class was about $137,000. During the last Although expenses will vary among students, the university semester of medical school, repayment counseling is bases its decisions regarding financial aid on cost-of- available to all graduating students. Payments are required attendance estimates. Following are the estimated costs for during residency. There are many different repayment a SMPH medical student in 2016-2017. Expect an programs but most commonly, medical students apply for increase in tuition and living costs depending on inflation, one of the income-based repayment plans. each year of attendance. When are refunds for living expenses distributed? Non- If you have signed up for direct deposit, any financial aid in Annual Costs Resident Resident excess of tuition is direct deposited twice yearly, during Tuition and Fees $29,813 $39,709 approximately the last week of August for the fall semester and the second week of January for the spring semester. Books and Supplies $1,432 $1,432 Instruments $680 $680 Loan Fees $214 $214 Contact Information $32,139 $42,035 University of Wisconsin– Madison Office of Student Financial Aid Monthly costs: 333 East Campus Mall #9701 Rent and Utilities $880 $880 Madison, WI 53715-1382 Food and Household $390 $390 Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Transportation $186 $186 Phone: 608-262-3060 Personal/Miscellaneous $255 $255 Fax: 608-262-9068 Health Insurance $281 $281 www.finaid.wisc.edu Total Monthly costs $1992 $1992 X 10.5 Months $20,916 $20,916 Total $53,055 $62,951

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