Class of 2023
Bryan Vonasek, MD
Hometown: Big Lake, MN
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Global Child Health
Clinical and Research Interests: quality improvement, translational science, social determinants of health, severe acute malnutrition, tuberculosis
Favorite thing about our fellowship: the collaborative spirit within the division, the department, and across campus
Favorite thing about Madison: the people, campus, restaurant scene, outdoor activities, reasonable traffic, four seasons, and respect for crosswalks
Non-medical dream job: meteorologist
Dream travel destination: New Zealand
Favorite food: meat on the grill
Class of 2021
Kathryn (Katie) Schmit, MD
Hometown: St. Charles, Illinois
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Clinical and Research Interests: Respiratory viruses, global health
Favorite thing about our fellowship: The people. I work with the most amazing and supportive team.
Favorite thing about Madison: There is so much to do (outdoor activities, concerts, farmer’s markets, restaurants, etc.).
Non-medical dream job: travel photographer
Dream travel destination: New Zealand and Thailand
Favorite food: Since I can’t put coffee and chocolate covered espresso beans probably don’t count, my favorite food would be Thai.
Class of 2020
Daniele Gusland, MD
Hometown: Lompoc, CA
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: University of Wisconsin – Pediatrics
Clinical and Research Interests: Global Health, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Epidemiology
Favorite thing about the Pediatric Infectious Disease fellowship: Incredibly supportive faculty, great co-fellows, lots of opportunities through larger university
Favorite thing about Madison: very bike friendly, lots of green space, great restaurant options
Non-medical dream job – marine biologist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Dream travel destination – bioluminescent bay at Vieques, Puerto Rico
Favorite food – cheese