Megan Barthels, MD
Chief Resident
Undergraduate: Valparaiso University
MD: Medical College of Wisconsin
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Career Interests: Wilderness Medicine, Ultrasound
Personal Hobbies: Running, biking, climbing, spending a long day on a trail with my dog Colby, spending time with family/friends
Why UWEM? I chose UW because of the supportive people. I also was impressed by the diverse training environments that the residents are exposed to and felt like this would prepare to practice in just about any setting.
Morgan Braswell, MD, MS
Undergraduate: Oregon State University, Corvallis
MD: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
MS: George Washington University, Anatomical and Translational Sciences
Hometown: Alexandria, VA
Career Interests: Wilderness Medicine
Personal Hobbies: I love climbing/ice climbing, cycling, backpacking, visiting local breweries, and taking road trips. I’ve driven across the country seven times along seven different routes with varying combinations of cats and dogs.
Why UWEM? The family feel of the program where residents are supported both academically and in their personal lives. The program continually strives for improvement, turning feedback into action. The diversity of training sites and opportunities.
Adam Brown, MD, MS
Undergraduate: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
MD: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
MS: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Hometown: Pearland, TX
Career Interests: EMS, Med Flight
Personal Hobbies: BBQ, DIY projects
Why UWEM? I left my interview day feeling like the leadership at UW were constantly looking for ways to meaningfully improve the program and they were truly invested in their residents’ success both as physicians and as humans outside of work. As someone interested in a career in prehospital and flight medicine, UW’s strong EMS and Med Flight programs and the 3+1 program for fellowships were big draws for me, as well.
Mitchell Butterbaugh, MD
Chief Resident
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
MD: University of Minnesota Medical School
Hometown: Eden Prairie, MN
Career Interests: EMS, Education, Med Flight, Community Outreach, Legislative Advocacy
Personal Hobbies: Music, golfing, sailing, horseback riding, coding, cooking, lifting
Why UWEM? The people! UW stood out as the program with the most approachable, down to earth, and happy residents and faculty of all the programs I interviewed with. On top of that, all of the opportunities to continue my work in the prehospital setting with the EMS programs, Med Flight, and research that UW offers.
John Constantakis, DO
Undergraduate: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
DO: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Dearborn Heights, MI
Career Interests: Critical Care, Neurocritical Care
Personal Hobbies: I’m a licensed scuba diver and love spending time with my partner and our two adorable cats.
Why UWEM? I was looking for an academic program with a family/team atmosphere committed to excellent patient care and supporting my research interests.
Michael Lawson, MD
Undergraduate: University of Colorado Boulder
MD: Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont
Hometown: Durham, NC
Career Interests: Sports Medicine, Med Flight, Space Medicine
Personal Hobbies: Soccer, fishing, canoeing, cooking
Why UWEM? I wanted to live in Madison, and I was very impressed by the clinical opportunities and the robust Med Flight program.
Joshua Learned, MD
Undergraduate: Baylor University
MD: Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Hometown: Katy, TX
Career Interests: Med Flight, EMS, Critical Care
Personal Hobbies: Snowboarding, weightlifting, soccer, hiking or running with my dog
Why UWEM? Great Med Flight and EMS programs, as well as nice change in climate
Kylie Lousberg, MD
Undergraduate: University of Colorado Colorado Springs
MD: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Career Interests: Peds EM, EMS
Personal Hobbies: Reading, baking, hiking, spending time with my family
Why UWEM? I did my away rotation at UW and could immediately see how supported I would be as a resident. Faculty are dedicated to teaching and genuinely seem to enjoy working with residents. I also appreciate the diverse training environments that allow residents to be prepared for any job coming out of residency.
Calvin Madsen, MD
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
MD: Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Hometown: Topeka, KS
Career Interests: Wilderness Medicine, Med Flight, Tactical Medicine, Ultrasound, EMS
Personal Hobbies: Reading, weightlifting, smoking meats, anything outdoors like camping, hiking, boating, shooting, etc. especially when it’s with my wife and son. I love sports and would spend just about every Saturday and Sunday in the fall watching football if I could.
Why UWEM? I chose UW-Madison for a variety of reasons. I absolutely loved my interview day and really felt like I would be joining a family if I matched here. I have a big interest in med flight, and getting the opportunity to fly as much as I want to was a huge draw. I knew I wanted to get back to the Midwest for residency, and the reputation, Med Flight opportunities, support from faculty, and proximity to the Packers among so many other reasons made UW-Madison a no-brainer.
Gregory Raupp, MD, MSW
Chief Resident
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin–Madison
MD: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
MSW: Fayetteville State University (Army ROTC)
Hometown: New Berlin, WI
Career Interests: EMS, Med Flight, Ultrasound, PEM, MedEd
Personal Hobbies: Playing with my daughter and taking family walks around the neighborhood top the list now. I also like to get into nature, play soccer, and enjoy tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons.
Why UWEM? It has become my home! The department has a broad swath of opportunities and tracks available to learners, and the whole department is incredibly supportive of learners. I rotated as a medical student and met some of the wonderful staff. The whole department provides incredible support to residents, and I knew the faculty would challenge me to grow into an excellent, well-rounded clinician.
Marwat Salamin, MD
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
MD: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Joseph Stearns
Undergraduate: Wartburg College
MD: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine