Committees

The work of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health's Wisconsin Partnership Program is carried out by its two major governance committees: the Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC) and the Medical Education and Research Committee (MERC).

Both committees provide oversight advice and programmatic balance, and emphasize innovation, creativity and excellence in processes for awarding grants and evaluating outcomes. The two committees carefully exercise their fiduciary responsibilities with keen awareness of the high expectations for the Wisconsin Partnership Program to improve the health of Wisconsin.

Medical Education and Research Committee (MERC)

The Medical Education and Research Committee (MERC) allocates and distributes funds designated for medical education and research initiatives that advance population health. The Medical Education and Research Committee's broad representation includes faculty and staff with experience and expertise in research, education, and public and community health. Learn more about the Medical Education and Research Committee.

Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC)

The primary responsibilities of the Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC) are to direct and approve funds for public health initiatives, provide public representation through the Oversight and Advisory Committee's four community members and comment and advise on the expenditures of the Medical Education and Research Committee. Learn more about the Oversight and Advisory Committee.