WMAA Student Programs

PROGRAMS

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

The WMAA presents annual alumni, faculty and student awards – and annually selects recipients for WMAA student scholarships. 

STUDENT-ALUMNI PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

The Student Alumni Partnership Program aims to collect alumni with students for the purpose of career exploration. Students are encouraged to connect with SAPP members for questions regarding their specialty, residency program, geographical area and more – whether over email, a cup of coffee or a shadowing opportunity.  Several SAPP members also volunteer for the Help Our Student Travel (HOST) program by offering their home as a place for 4th-year students to stay while traveling for residency interviews. The SAPP network can be found on Canvas in the Career and Advising section. If you have any questions, or would like help identifying someone to connect with, contact Hannah Shaw at hmshaw2@wisc.edu or feel free to stop up to her office on the 4th floor to chat.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

As a volunteer Ambassador, students have many opportunities to connect with alumni by: attending alumni events, speaking to alumni about what it’s like to be a medical student today, conducting tours, and showcasing student programs at alumni and donor events. Sign up today!

WELLNESS PROGRAM

The WMAA contributes to the health and wellbeing of medical students by funding the Wellness Inspired Student Enrichment (WISE) committee, hosting study breaks and sponsoring an annual panel dedicated to wellness and burnout prevention in the medical field.

STETHOSCOPE PROGRAM

Every first-year medical student is gifted a stethoscope during orientation week that was donated by a UW medical alum. Students often form lasting relationships with their stethoscope donors.

EVENTS

Alumni Weekend • Held in the late spring, Alumni Weekend is a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with alumni.

Graduation • The WMAA sponsors a celebration for family and friends of graduates following the program.

Homecoming • Alumni and students celebrate homecoming weekend with class reunions and a tailgate party prior to the homecoming football game.

Operation Education • In conjunction with the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation (WMSF), the WMAA hosts an annual physician fair, providing an opportunity for students to speak with alumni about their specialty or research career paths.

Social Events • The WMAA sponsors social events for students and alumni throughout the year including the orientation week “Badger Cookout”, ice cream socials, scholarship reception, student interest group events, and wellness & treats during exam weeks.

Unfazed: The real-life survival guide to Phase 2 • Between Phase 1 and Phase 2, the WMAA hosts ‘Unfazed’, an event for M2s to dine with UW residents and get the scoop about what to expect on the wards.

Alternative Careers in Medicine Panel • Held once every semester, the WMAA curates a panel of alumni who have left their traditional patient-centered careers and established careers outside of medicine. This webinar is a chance for students to learn about the various career paths available post-residency.

LEARN MORE

To participate in any of the WMAA programs and connect with UWSMPH alumni, contact Maureen Brady or Karen Peterson to set up a time to meet. Or stop by our suite on the fourth floor of the Health Sciences Learning Center, sample some candy out of our huge candy bowl, and say hello to your WMAA staff.