The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics is excited to welcome the newest members of its residency program. This year’s class includes 16 pediatric residents, one preliminary dermatology resident, and one child neurology resident. Each brings a unique background, diverse interests, and passion for child health. Get to know them beyond the white coat with this Q&A covering everything from their favorite comfort foods to the non-medical topics they could talk about for hours.
![]() Colleen Alexander, MD Medical School |
![]() Emily Schierer, DO Medical School Food you could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite song this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Nathan Alldritt, MD Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite song this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Marissa Swenson, DO Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite song this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Rameen Bajwa, MBBS Medical School |
![]() Olivia Thompson, DO Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite son this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Renee Cafun, MD Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite song this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Hannah O’Brien, MD Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Tahreem Fatima, MBBS Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite song this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Cassandra Windau, MD Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite song this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Kristin Kohlmann, MD Medical School |
![]() Lauren Woyak, MD Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite song this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Izzy Loertscher, MD Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite song this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Tess Jewell, MD, MPH Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite song this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Samantha Morgan, DO Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite song this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Angela Yang, MD Preliminary Dermatology Resident Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite song this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Megan Nedden, MD Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite song this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |
![]() Matthew Dekman, MD Child Neurology Resident Medical School What food could you eat every day and never get tired of? What is your favorite song this summer? If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about? What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place? |