Brianna Gerhartz, DO (PGY-2)

In my 4th year of medical school, I did a visiting rotation in Madison with Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, and UW immediately felt like home. The thing that impressed me most about UW was the culture of teaching. Every single person that I came in contact with (residents, fellows, attendings, and even nurses) took a personal interest in my education and was eager to pass along their knowledge and skills. This culture of teaching has been even more evident since beginning residency. A portion of our intern orientation even focuses on how to teach medical students, as well as effective methods of giving and receiving feedback.There is also an incredible warmth about the people here, which took me by surprise given that it is an academic institution. The people I have worked with genuinely care about the patients and families we take care of, as well as the people they work alongside.