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Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM)
Dedicated to improving the supply of physicians in rural Wisconsin and improving the health of rural Wisconsin communities.
www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/warm/main/187
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Overview:
The Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM) is a new rural medical education program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The program's goal is to increase the number of physicians who practice medicine in rural Wisconsin and to help improve the health of rural Wisconsin communities.
What makes WARM unique?
Rural Wisconsin hospitals and health systems have expressed a need for physicians of all specialties. WARM is a student-centered and innovative program that will prepare students for residency in any specialty area.
The first two years of WARM are much like the traditional MD program, but WARM students are encouraged to participate in rural health electives and the Rural Health Interest Group.
WARM students will relocate to a 'regional and rural learning community' during years three and four of medical school where they will complete most of their clinical requirements. This will allow students to learn to address medical issues in a rural environments while actually living in a rural community. Depending on a student's specialty interest, students can spend blocks of time in Madison or at other locations for a rotation with a specialized focus.
Who should apply to WARM?
WARM is looking for applicants who have a strong desire for a career in rural medicine in Wisconsin. The strongest applicants will be those who can demonstrate their ties to rural Wisconsin and have strong records of community involvement.
How do I apply to WARM?
WARM applicants will need to complete an AMCAS application, UW Secondary Application, WARM application, submit specific WARM letters of recommendation and complete a WARM interview. When completing the AMCAS application for the Unversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, indicate you are applying to "Other Special Program-WARM".
The application deadline is December 1; however, applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Are there financial incentives for a rural medical practice in Wisconsin?
There are federal, state, and local program options, specific to rural locations, to assist with loan repayment. Please contact the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health for additional information at www.worh.org or see the WARM website.
Curriculum:
A rural core curriculum will be integrated into all four years of medical school:
1. Clinical experiences in the Patient, Doctor and Society course during years one and tow of medical school can be done in smaller communities near Madison.
2. WARM students can participate in the Rural Health Interest Group, a student organization that meets regularly to learn about topics relevant to rural medicine.
3. An Overview of Rural Health elective offered during the second year of medical school will introduce the key concepts of rural medicine and will prepare students for clinical work in rural Wisconsin.
Regional and Rural Learning Communities:
Marshfield Clinic and its clinic in Rice Lake began hosting the first group of WARM students in July 2009. Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse will host students beginning in July 2010 and Aurora BayCare in Green Bary will host WARM students beginning in July 2011. Marshfield Clinic, Gundersen Lutheran and Aurora are academic affiliates of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and are a part of the school's 'statewide clinic campus'.
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For more information, please contact:
Byron J. Crouse, MD FAAFP
Professor of Family Medicine
Assoc. Dean for Rural & Community Health
University of Wisconsin
School of Medicine and Public Health
4117 Health Sciences Learning Center
750 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608-265-6727
bjcrouse@wisc.edu
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For more information, please contact:
Alison Klein, MPA
Assistant Director, WARM
University of Wisconsin
School of Medicine and Public Health
4287B Health Sciences Learning Center
750 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608-263-7082
alklein2@wisc.edu
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