Symposium and Events
The Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine is a rural education program within the MD Program curriculum at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison.
4th Annual Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM) Symposium
When: Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Where: Health Sciences Learning Center
Symposium Highlights
- Hear about the state of rural health in Wisconsin
- Learn about the WARM and how to apply
- Meet WARM students
- Hear from a panel of rural physicians
Prehealth advisors, mentors and potential WARM applicants are encouraged to attend.
| 4th Annual Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM) Symposium Agenda | |
|---|---|
| 8:30am | Continental Breakfast and Check-in |
| 8:55am | Welcome and overview of the day Byron Crouse, MD, Associate Dean for Rural and Community Health |
| 9:10am | The State of Rural Health in Wisconsin, John Eich, Director, Wisconsin Office of Rural Health |
| 10am | Break |
| 10:15am | Overview of the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM) Program |
| 10:45am | Meet Incoming WARM Students for Fall 2009 and UW SMPH Class of 2013 |
| 11:45am | Lunch |
| 12:45pm |
Panel: Physician Perspectives on Rural Medicine
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| 2pm | Breakout Groups: a) Potential WARM Applicant FAQ b) Rural residencies-How to Best Promote and Retain c) Educational Equivalency and Assessment Across WARM Sites |
| 3:15pm | Final Thoughts |