There are general professional development courses, and then there are healthcare-specific professional development courses. Many members of the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery have experienced both types of courses and have learned a little …
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Enhancing Women Cancer Survivors’ Quality of Life
A program created by two UW Health advanced practice providers to help women manage sexual side effects from cancer treatment is featured in the latest issue of the Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology. …
Department of Surgery Advanced Practice Providers Honored
Congratulations to our department’s Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who were nominated for the 2020 UW Health APP Excellence Awards, and to Amanda Meyer, PA-C, who won the Excellence in Leadership Award! Seven of this year’s …
3 Advanced Practice Providers honored with Excellence Awards
Members of our advanced practice provider team were selected to win 3 out of 4 of UW Health’s 2019 APP Excellence Awards. We are so proud of their excellent work! Congratulations to our winners: Heather Leiber, …
Using smart speakers to help cancer patients before and after surgery
A team of surgical oncology advanced practice providers are testing using smart speakers to help cancer patients before and after surgery. The project, which was supported by a gift from donor Martha Manning, is currently …
Congratulations to APPs honored with UW Health awards
Congratulations to Department nominees of the peer-awarded 2018 UW Health Advanced Practice Provider Excellence Awards. Clinical Practice Category Kate Amond, NP Cassie Hartwig, NP Deb Raasch, NP Teaching Category Jennifer Wilson, PA-C Unsung Hero Category …