Wausau Fourth-Year Preceptorship in Family Medicine

The MD Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison offers a fourth-year family medicine preceptorship with William Nietert, MD, in Wausau.

Welcome Message from William Nietert, MD

Welcome to Wausau's Fourth-Year Preceptorship program.

Your six-week preceptorship will include two weeks with Dr. Nietert at Aspirus Kronenwetter Clinic. Dr. Nietert practices general family medicine, including nursing home care. Typically, a day is scheduled with the Visiting Nurse Association and a day with the Public Health Department is also coordinated.

The remaining weeks are flexible and will be scheduled according to your interests. Lodging and meals are provided by Aspirus Wausau Hospital if needed. Be sure to bring your sense of humor.

Aspirus, Inc. is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, serving people in 14 Wisconsin counties and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a regional health resource and one of HealthGrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for 2009. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is licensed for 321 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties.

Wausau is approximately two hours north of Madison. Activities in the Wausau area include cross-country and downhill skiing, hiking and biking trails, a world class kayak and canoe course, state and county parks, historical and art museums, and theater.