Spring 2013 issue (pdf) - Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s
predecessor, the Marquette
University School of Medicine, was
founded 100 years ago, and from 1913
to 1967 cultivated a rich heritage that
is reflected in our missions today. You
can read about our history on page 12
and online at mcw.edu/100years.
The past is not the only thing that
connects the Medical College of Wisconsin
(MCW) and Marquette University.
Ongoing collaborations between
our institutions flourish through the
efforts of our faculty and staff. Some
highlights of our collaborations:
The Clinical and Translational
Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin
(CTSI) joins eight Milwaukee
institutions, including MCW and Marquette,
to create a borderless, synergistic
biomedical research and education
environment. The CTSI has funded
more than 20 research projects joining
Marquette and MCW investigators.
Marquette and MCW faculty and
staff collaborate to advance research
in such fields as heart, cancer, lung,
rehabilitation, orthopedics, imaging,
neurology, geriatrics, pediatrics, ophthalmology
and dental care. In calendar
year 2012, more than 100 MCW
and 45 Marquette faculty and staff coauthored
more than 40 peer-reviewed
articles.
Marquette and MCW’s Graduate
School of Biomedical Sciences offer
three joint degree programs. Currently,
22 students are enrolled in the Master
of Science in Bioinformatics, Master
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
of Science in Healthcare Technologies
Management, and PhD in Functional
Imaging joint degree programs.
Marquette and MCW partner on
projects with community groups to
address leading health needs in underserved
populations. This includes eight
projects funded by MCW’s Healthier
Wisconsin Partnership Program to
improve medical and dental care for
children, adults and the elderly.
As alumni, you are an essential
part of this history, Regardless of the
era in which you graduated, the work
you do builds upon the legacy of Marquette
and MCW and honors the spirit
of collaboration that binds us.
John R. Raymond, Sr., MD
President and CEO
ASSOCIATION MESSAGE
The very first medical students
enrolled in the Medical College
of Wisconsin’s (MCW) Discovery
Curriculum approach the end of their
M1 year this spring. MCW developed
the Discovery Curriculum to provide
students with early clinical experience
and an enhanced foundation of basic
and clinical sciences using innovative,
interactive learning methods.
The practice of medicine constantly
evolves and, therefore, the
needs of students change to keep pace.
The Discovery Curriculum represents
MCW’s thoughtful approach to 21st
century medical education.
I have been impressed by the curriculum’s
unique blend of early clinical
experiences, coupled with the
Scholarly Pathways program, which
enables students to customize their
learning experiences in both an area of
concentration and in scholarly projects.
The curriculum emphasizes
becoming a compassionate physician
as well as a strong leader.
While I am very appreciative
and proud of the medical education I
received at MCW, I admit the Discovery
Curriculum stimulated some “what
if” thinking on my part, as I imagined
myself participating in the wonderful
education now available to our medical
students.
Recent renovations and technology
upgrades on campus augment the
Discovery Curriculum. New and
redesigned spaces include the learning
skills classrooms (formerly known to
many as MUTS or CMUTS), the Discovery
classroom, and the form and
function lab with classroom. Photos of
some of the spaces can be found on
page 13 of this magazine.
Clearly, the superb faculty of the
Medical College drove the development
of the Discovery Curriculum,
and the faculty breathe life into all
teaching every single day. Our medical
students will find their experiences
challenging, inspiring and significant,
and as an alumna, I am extremely
proud of the faculty’s efforts.
Kathleen S. Stokes, MD ’87, GME ’91
Alumni Association President