MCW Medical School News
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MCW Medical Students Celebrate During Match Day 2026
On March 20, graduating medical students discovered where they will complete the next step in their educational journey.
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Healing, Then Helping: A Student-Athlete Finds His Path in Medicine
Guided by experience as both a patient and a researcher, first-year medical student Patrick Quinn is building his future as a physician at MCW.
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Committed to Serving the Rural and Underserved
Inspired by disaster in his native Haiti, medical student Mike Mathieu plans a career focused on community and giving back.
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From Observation to Action: Medical Student Builds Pathways to Equitable Care
A third-year MCW medical student turns early experiences with inequity into research, mentorship, and community-focused initiatives to expand access to quality care.
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Student’s Passion for Medicine Solidified Thanks to MCW Pathway Programs
M2 Kenisha Kounga participated in programs during high school and college, and volunteers with them today.
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Medical Student Presents Bone Regeneration Research at International Conference in Shanghai
Third-year student Kaleb Keener says the opportunity gave him the chance to connect with world leaders in craniofacial surgery.
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MCW Students Begin a New Year of Learning, Discovery, and Community Impact
This fall, more than 1,600 students began a new year of learning, discovery, and community impact at MCW. Across three schools and campuses, they joined a tradition of training future physicians, pharmacists, and scientists whose work strengthens health in Wisconsin and beyond.
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A Legacy That Opened the Door to Medical School
A donor’s legacy gift changed Stephanie Larson’s path to medicine—and is helping keep future physicians in Wisconsin.
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A Life in Service: Dr. Joshua Lieberman’s Journey from MCW to Military Medicine and Beyond
MCW alumnus Dr. Josh Lieberman shares his remarkable journey through military medicine, research, and lifelong service.
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Running for Resilience: Medical Students Honor Veterans and First Responders
MCW medical students Adam Plotkin and Geoffrey Rodriguez ran a 150-mile ultramarathon to honor veterans and first responders served by the BRAVE program.
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From Green Beret to M1
MCW student Pete Geurts spent nearly a decade as a U.S. Army Special Forces medic before transitioning to medical school.
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Medical Student Recognized as National Fellow for Community Health Leadership
Third-year student Justin Perez received a Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellowship in recognition of his dedication to creating positive social change.
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Medical College of Wisconsin Student Moves from Patient to Physician
First-year medical student Raina Mari De La Cruz brings her experience with congenital heart disease to her approach to care.
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Dr. Lisa Grill Dodson to Step Down From Leadership Role at MCW–Central Wisconsin
A tribute to Lisa Grill Dodson, MD, Sentry Dean and Founding Dean of MCW-Central Wisconsin.
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Medical College of Wisconsin Central Wisconsin Campus Announces Interim Dean
MCW is pleased to announce Matthew L. Hunsaker, MD, FAAFP, Founding Dean of MCW-Green Bay, as the Interim Dean of MCW-Central Wisconsin, effective June 1, 2025.
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Curiosity Fuels MCW Student’s Path to Match Day
Adrienne Davis' curiosity also drew her towards her long-term goal – becoming a doctor.
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MCW-Green Bay Graduate Integrates Small Town Values into Medical Career
Raised on a small family farm in Reedsville, Wisconsin, Elizabeth Abegglen grew up taking care of animals.
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First Generation College and Medical Student is Ready to Find her Match
A life-threatening brain injury to her sister inspired Lauren Beranek to pursue a career in medicine.
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Valentine’s Day Special: MCW Alumni Found Love on Campus
Meg and John met at the perfect time, as both entered a challenging stage of their lives.
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Chasing a Dream: Beginning Medical School as a New Mother at MCW
Anell is a first-generation college student who became a mother days before medical school classes began at MCW.