Merry Christmas, Everyone!

The MSTP blog will be off for a short break 

between Christmas and the New Year this week. 

We wish everyone safe travels

 and good times spent with 

family and friends during this holiday season. 

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Scenes from MSTP Retreat 2017

Our very own Jon T., Maz B., Zach M., and Anna B.

chatting over breakfast in the fall sunshine, 

quite different from the typical winter sunshine 

that we get in Madison, WI this time of year. 

Photo Credit: Brittany Y.

Attendings We've Accidentally Fallen In Love* With: Dr. Crnich

Who is he? 
One of the infectious disease attendings in the UW Hospital and a Big Deal in the Madison VA Hospital.

Why did we fall in love with him? 
They say Dr. Crnich is incredibly intelligent and really good at the following things:
- thinking
- having a sense of humor
- pulling it all off despite the looming threat of physician burnout.
And for that, we admire him.

Which UW website gets credit for providing that sweet photo featured above? 
This one: https://www.medicine.wisc.edu/people-search/people/staff/554/Crnich_Christopher



*Fallen in love in a strictly professional manner. Maybe we're star struck, maybe it's Stockholm Syndrome, maybe it's something else entirely. These are generally people who never once yelled at us. In any case, we greatly admire these men and women and wanted them to be happy for at least a brief period of time while they were in charge of us.

When MST-Pizza Days are the Seminars that I Look Forward to the Most

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Verts

Within the UW MSTP, we have people across the entire

 introvert-extrovert spectrum, and we love them all. 

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When I See that I've Somehow Scheduled Myself for 4 Separate Residency Interviews Across 3 Cities that take place within 5 Day Time Period

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Scenes from MSTP Retreat 2017

The wonderful Sue Y. and Truman D. 

All smiles, all the time. 

Photo Credit: Brittany Y.

Attendings We've Accidentally Fallen In Love* With: Dr. Caldera

Who is she? 
One of the physiatristy attendings over at Middleton Rehab.

Why did we fall in love with her? 
Do you like procedures? Do you aspire to be a botox wizard? Because she will totally let the medical students assist with ultrasound-guided botox injections; it's kind of amazing. She's also one of the nicest people ever, so there's that.

Which UW website gets credit for providing that sweet photo featured above? 
This one: https://www.uwhealth.org/findadoctor/profile/kristin-e-caldera-do/9056



*Fallen in love in a strictly professional manner. Maybe we're star struck, maybe it's Stockholm Syndrome, maybe it's something else entirely. These are generally people who never once yelled at us. In any case, we greatly admire these men and women and wanted them to be happy for at least a brief period of time while they were in charge of us.

It's the last MSTP Seminar of the Semester!

Put on your most festive Christmas Sweater and 

join us for today's MSTP seminar where we'll be 

hearing from Ben Steyer while enjoying some 

delicious pizza and drinks from 

the local Glass Nickel Pizza!

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Model of the Month: December 2017

Introducing our 2017 December MSTP Model of the Month:

Sara B. modeling Random Teacup

Photo Credit: Brittany Y.

December Birthdays

Happy birthday to the following UW MSTP December birthdays: 

Mark B.

Ceci W.

Nick V.

Taryn V.

Joe L.

Drew S.

Anna H.

Maz B.

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The One Surgery Resident Who Is Weirdly Adamant About White Coats Being Buttoned At All Times

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Scenes from Retreat, 2017

The ever-enthusiastic Andrew S. and the lovely Grace S.

hanging out and savoring some previous free

time during our most recent MSTP retreat.

Photo Credit: Brittany Y.

It's the Day After Thanksgiving

Whether you're out for some Black Friday shopping

or staying in for a lazy Friday, we hope you're keeping

safe and warm this holiday weekend. 

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Thanksgiving Break Is Almost Upon Us!

A Happy Thanksgiving from the UW MSTP.

May your holiday be filled with good food,

good company, and some well-deserved rest.

Hopefully no cooking disasters 

in any of your kitchens this year. 

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Attendings We've Accidentally Fallen In Love* With: Dr. Maloney

Who is he? 
One of the thoracic surgeons at the UW Hospital.

Why did we fall in love with him? 
There is nothing more impressive than Dr. Maloney's extensive knowledge of movie and other unexpected pop culture references.

Which UW website gets credit for providing that sweet photo featured above? 
This one: http://www.surgery.wisc.edu/profile/james-maloney



*Fallen in love in a strictly professional manner. Maybe we're star struck, maybe it's Stockholm Syndrome, maybe it's something else entirely. These are generally people who never once yelled at us. In any case, we greatly admire these men and women and wanted them to be happy for at least a brief period of time while they were in charge of us.

When It Becomes Clear That Literally Everything Administered by the Medical School is Done Alphabetically By Last Name Even Computerized Algorithms Where Random Order Is Just As Easy If Not Easier To Code

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Scenes from UW MSTP Retreat 2017

The lovely Taryn V. and Sara B. 

enjoying some late summer sunshine.

Photo Credit: Brittany Y.

Be Ready to Impress!

It's the second UW MSTP Recruiting weekend of the season. 

A warm welcome to all our visiting applicants today.

Stay warm while making your way around the campus this

weekend. Hopefully we impress you as much as you all

are sure to impress us! :D

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MSTPizza is Here!

Yup, you read that right. Join us for today's MSTP seminar

where we'll be having a Responsible Conduct of Research 

talk along with some delicious pizza and drinks from 

the local Glass Nickel Pizza!

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Attendings We've Accidentally Fallen In Love* With: Dr. Sattin

Who is he? 
One of the stroke neurologists at the UW Hospital and the Program Director for the UW Neurology Residency Program.

Why did we fall in love with him? 
Legend has it that he once sported a mustache and beard, which was greatly admired by at least one UW MSTP student. He also maintains a blog of his own, where the content is far more educational than anything on here.

Which UW website gets credit for providing that sweet photo featured above? 
This one: https://experts.news.wisc.edu/experts/justin-sattin



*Fallen in love in a strictly professional manner. Maybe we're star struck, maybe it's Stockholm Syndrome, maybe it's something else entirely. These are generally people who never once yelled at us. In any case, we greatly admire these men and women and wanted them to be happy for at least a brief period of time while they were in charge of us.

Enjoy That Extra Hour Of Sleep, Studying, or Being on Call, Everyone!

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Model of the Month: November 2017

Our 2017 November MSTP Model of the Month 

is our very own Anna H. modeling Pudding Cookie. 

Photo Credit: Brittany Y.

November Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the following UW MSTP November Birthdays!

Josh C.

Tyler R.

Yang H.

Alex P.

Sarah B.

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It's Almost Halloween!

A few puns today in the Halloween spirit. 

Fun fact: The UW MSTP has quite a number of 

pun enthusiasts among its current students!

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It's That Time Of Year Again

UW MSTP Recruiting Time, that is! 

Today marks the first interview weekend of the

season for the UW MSTP. A warm welcome to all

our visiting applicants on campus with us today!

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Attendings We've Accidentally Fallen In Love* With: Dr. Belzer

Who is she? 
One of the Internal Medicine primary care attendings at the UW Women's Health Clinic.

Why did we fall in love with her? 
Dr. Belzer is one of the sweetest people to work with. Every day is an adventure in primary care made exponentially better by her awesome sense of humor. She's also known to feed the medical students the finest of candy and other edible treats on a regular basis.

Which UW website gets credit for providing that sweet photo featured above? 
This one: https://www.medicine.wisc.edu/people-search/people/staff/5205/Belzer_Blythe



*Fallen in love in a strictly professional manner. Maybe we're star struck, maybe it's Stockholm Syndrome, maybe it's something else entirely. These are generally people who never once yelled at us. In any case, we greatly admire these men and women and wanted them to be happy for at least a brief period of time while they were in charge of us.

Trying to Navigate the OASIS Scheduling System

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The Fearless Leaders of the 2017 UW MSTP

As always, our director, associate directors, and 

administrative staff are all really, really, 

ridiculously good-looking people. 

Photo Credit: Brittany Y.

So Many Smiling Faces

More moments from the 2017 MSTP Retreat

Featured here are Natalie G., Kim K., and Layla B. 

Fun fact: The very same Layla B. featured above will be 

presenting a FUN AND INTERACTIVE case from the

infectious disease service with Laura F. at today's 

MSTP Seminar -- you don't want to miss it!

Photo Credit: Brittany Y.

In This Era of Fake News, A Simple Explanation of Theory vs. Hypothesis vs. Law

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Scenes from MSTP Retreat 2017

Two of our radiant MSTP ladies, 

Natalie G. and Laura F. 

Photo Credit: Chelsea H.

Trying to Schedule a Residency Interview with Only One Available Date that Conflicts with Another Interview

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Attendings We've Accidentally Fallen In Love* With: Dr. Runo

Who is he? 
One of the pulmonary and critical care attendings in the UW Hospital.

Why did we fall in love with him? 
He once roasted an intern for wearing a silly tie, and it was amazing.

Which UW website gets credit for providing that sweet photo featured above? 
This one: https://www.medicine.wisc.edu/people-search/people/staff/503/Runo_James



*Fallen in love in a strictly professional manner. Maybe we're star struck, maybe it's Stockholm Syndrome, maybe it's something else entirely. These are generally people who never once yelled at us. In any case, we greatly admire these men and women and wanted them to be happy for at least a brief period of time while they were in charge of us.

Fun Fact Friday

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Model of the Month: October 2017

Bringing back our Blog of the UW MSTP

Model of the Month feature, here is our very

own Taryn V. modeling Random Spoon. 

Photo Credit: Brittany Y.

When I Find Out UW MSTP Alum Patrick Lee Is On My Surgery Team

We love you, Dr. Patrick Lee, widely considered to be

our favorite UW MSTP alum to have as our surgery resident -- by far!

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October Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the following UW MSTP October Birthdays!

Nakul A.

Jon T.

Laura F.

Layla B.

Susan Z.

Liz T.

Brett M.

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Summer Birthdays, a Season Belated

Don't worry, summer babies!

The Blog of the UW MSTP hasn't forgotten your birthdays; 

we've just been a little slow getting everything back up an running

again since reviving the blog. With that said, a belated birthday to the

following amazing UW MSTP-ers:  

June

Richard M.

Erika S.

Rigina G.

Sue Y.

Kat B.

Matt L.

July

Max F.

Ryan D.

Andy V.

Bo P.

Hemanth P.

Erin T.

Anna B.

Laura S.

August

Brian R.

September

Kim K.

Daryl F.

Zach M.

Maria S.

Ray Z.

Robert S.

Pat C.

Michael R.

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It's An MSTPizza Day Today!

Yup, you read that right. Join us for today's MSTP seminar

where we'll be having a talk by Dr. Josh Coon

 along with some delicious pizza and drinks from 

the local Glass Nickel Pizza!

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When I Find Out The 4-Week Legacy Curriculum Peds Rotation Has The Same Amount of Homework That The Old 6-Week Rotation Did, All The Due Dates Are Just Closer Together

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UW MSTP Retreat 2017

Now those are some really, really, ridiculously good-looking people. 

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When That One Psych Resident Has The Medical Students Write All His Notes Even Though Medical Student Notes Are Not Billable

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We're Back!

By popular demand, the MSTP blog is up and running again after being on hiatus for... some time.

No promises on daily updates just yet, but we'll see what we can work up to. ;D



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