University of Wisconsin–Madison Medical College of Wisconsin

Volume 125, Issue 1

March 2026

Cover Theme: Medical Education

Cover art “Deep Learning” by Ryan McAdams, MD

This special double issue of the WMJ focuses on medical education. Featuring original research, editorial content and artwork from more than 225 health professionals, researchers, learners and artists, the issue explores teaching and learning innovations, professional identity and well-being, equity and pathways, and faculty development and lifelong learning.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

In This Issue

Editorials

Section 1: TEACHIING AND LEARNING INNOVATIONS

Original Research

Review

Brief Reports

Commentaries

Section 2: PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND WELL-BEING

Original Research

Brief Reports

As I See It

Section 3: EQUITY AND PATHWAYS

Original Research

Brief Reports

Historical Perspective

Commentary

Section 4: FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND LIFELONG LEARNING

Original Research

Brief Reports

Commentary

  • ACGME Mandated Scholarship: Process and Product – A Proposed Process to Maximize Trainee Experience
    Amanda M. Jentsch, BA; Alexandra C. Istl, MD, MPH; Tammy L. Kindel, MD, PhD; Jacob R. Peschman, MD, MSPE

Thank you to our Medical Education Issue Advisory Board

Fahad Aziz, MD, MBA, CPE, FASN, WMJ Editor-in-Chief
Flesch Family Faculty Fellow
Associate Professor of Medicine (CHS)
Division Head, Nephrology
Program Director Nephrology Fellowship Program
Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine
University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health

Andrew D. Calvin, MD, MPH
Consultant, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Chair of Education, Mayo Clinic Health System
Associate Dean – Accreditation and Compliance, Mayo Clinic School of
Continuous Professional Development
Associate Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Trevor Cooper, MD, MPH, MPP
Preventive Medicine Chief Resident Physician, PGY-3
UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Andrew Coyle, MD
Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
Associate Professor (CHS), Department of Medicine
UW School of Medicine and Public Health

M. Leila Famouri, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor (CHS), Division of General Internal Medicine
Department of Medicine
Director, Health Equity Pathway
Internal Medicine Residency Program
UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Anna Gaddy, MD, FASN, FNKF
Associate Professor, Nephrology
Internal Medicine Clerkship Director
Medical College of Wisconsin

Alisa Hayes, MD, MSAM
Associate Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair of Education & Training
Director of Undergraduate Medical Education
Medical College of Wisconsin

Mike Houghan, MD
Assistant Professor (CHS), Department of Medicine
UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Corlin Jewell, MD
Director, Medical Student Education
Undergraduate Medical Education
Fellowship Director
Partner Longitudinal Teaching Coach (SMPH)
Assistant Professor (CHS)
BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine
UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Tess Jewell, MD, MPH
PL1 Resident, Physician-Scientist Training Pathway
Department of Pediatrics
UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Bryan Johnston, MD
Family & Addiction Medicine Physician
Associate Professor of Family & Community Medicine
Family Medicine Clerkship Director
Core Faculty, North Side FM Residency Program
Medical College of Wisconsin

Jahanvi Patel Kothari, DO, FAAFP
Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin
Director of Medical Student Education – Department of Family and Community Medicine
Medical Director, Assistant Program Director – Froedtert & MCW South Side Family Medicine Residency

David Rebedew, MD, FAAFP, DABOM, CMD
Clinical Adjunct
UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Patrick Remington, MD, MPH, FACPM
Professor Emeritus, Preventive Medicine Residency Program, Department of Population Health Sciences
UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Jean Marie Riquelme, MD, FAAFP
Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Christie Seibert, MD, MACP
Associate Dean for Medical Student Education and Services
Professor of Medicine
UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Bipin Thapa, MD, MS, FACP
Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine
MCWFusion Curriculum Phase 2 Director
Assistant Dean for Clinical Science
Curriculum, School of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin

Tripti Singh, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine (CHS)
Medical Director, Acute Inpatient Dialysis Unit, Lupus Nephritis Clinic, UW Health
UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Amy Zelenski, PhD
Associate Professor, General Internal Medicine
UW School of Medicine and Public Health

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