Bryan An, MD
Hometown: Dublin, OH
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
MD: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
EM Interest Areas: Ultrasound, Pain Medicine, Social EM, Global Health, Peds EM, Toxicology
Personal Hobbies: Rollerblading, swimming, and hiking! I also love to read, and am very passionate about my coffee.
Why UWEM? Everyone I talked to about UW or the city of Madison was more than elated to tell me how amazing this program and this city are. I remember leaving the interview with the sense that this is where I could be happy, supported, and receive the guidance I needed to be the best resident I can be!
Samantha Crowley, MD, MPH
Hometown: Dodgeville, WI
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin–Madison
MD: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
MPH: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
EM Interest Areas: Reproductive Health in the ED, Legislative Health Advocacy
Personal Hobbies: I have a life goal to run a marathon in every state! As I start residency, I have five states down and crossing off two more this summer.
Why UWEM? I grew up in Wisconsin and always dreamed of being a doctor in my home state.
Hal Edmonson, MD, MDiv
Hometown: Madison, WI
Undergraduate: Carleton College
MD: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
MDiv: Harvard University
EM Interest Areas: Pediatric EM, Palliative Medicine, Ethics and Medical Humanities
Personal Hobbies: Soccer, traveling (I lived in Japan for five years), snowshoeing, cycling, baking, caring for my cats, and any adventure in general
Why UWEM? I was looking for both excellent clinical training and opportunities for impactful scholarship and research. UW emphatically checked both boxes, but the interview day really sold me; it was apparent that every faculty member had thoughtfully read what I had written, and each interview felt like an unusually open, meaningful conversation. Throw in the chance to be close to my family again after twenty years away, and to introduce my son to frozen custard and cheese curds, and it really was the complete package.
Jesse Garza, MD
Hometown: Lemont, IL
Undergraduate: Loyola University Chicago
MD: University of Illinois College of Medicine – Rockford
EM Interest Areas: Simulation, MedED, Healthcare Technology
Personal Hobbies: Powerlifting, pinball, mountain biking, motorcycles, video games
Why UWEM? Professionally, I was thoroughly impressed by the program’s organization, strong leadership, and clear dedication to teaching, all of which stood out during my M4 sub-internship. On a personal level, Madison—and the people who call it home, including the faculty and residents—embody many of the qualities I value in myself: a commitment to health and wellness, a love for the outdoors, and a flexible, open-minded approach to hobbies and interests.
Jack Horner, MD
Hometown: Burlington, WI
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin–Madison
MD: Medical College of Wisconsin
EM Interest Areas: Ultrasound, Patient Safety, Administrative
Personal Hobbies: Anything Star Wars, playing board and video games, biking, playing volleyball
Why UWEM? I wanted to learn from their fantastic faculty while caring for a complicated and diverse patient population, all while living in the best city in the U.S.!
Matt Huston, MD
Hometown: Perry, OH
Undergraduate: Otterbein University
MD: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
EM Interest Areas: Global Health, Social EM, Health Equity
Personal Hobbies: Making coffee, cooking, and running. Fun fact: some of my wedding photos were featured on the official Blundstone Instagram page.
Why UWEM? Because of the amazing opportunity to train at a top academic center that offers incredible exposure to global health and social emergency medicine. I was drawn to the supportive and inclusive environment during my interview day and felt confident this program will help me become a more globally minded, culturally humble, and socially aware physician.
Peyton Keller, MD
Hometown: Byron, IL
Undergraduate: University of South Dakota
MD: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
EM Interest Areas: Medical Education, Wilderness Medicine, Ultrasound
Personal Hobbies: Spending time with my sheepadoodle Opie, hiking, exploring national parks, enjoying the outdoors, weightlifting, playing pickup basketball, reading sci-fi/fantasy books
Why UWEM? I chose UW-Madison after sensing the amazing culture and overall vibe on my interview day! There is a strong sense of family and community at UW where everyone is so down to earth and happy. I absolutely love how they foster a growth mindset, creating an environment that will not only challenge me but support me while doing so. The combination of an enthusiastic learning environment plus an academic center with a variety of training opportunities felt like the perfect destination for me. Madison is also an amazing city with a ton of opportunities to enjoy life outside of work!
Taylor Little, DO
Hometown: Pleasanton, CA
Undergraduate: University of Nevada, Reno
DO: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
EM Interest Areas: EMS, Med Flight, Critical Care
Personal Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and daughter! I love to travel when I can and enjoy being outdoors with our dog Delilah.
Why UWEM? The UW-Madison EM program was an easy choice after rotating as a visiting student during my fourth year. Not only did I fall in love with Madison, but I found the residents and faculty to be welcoming and supportive. I was also impressed with the robust EMS opportunities offered and the uniqueness of the Med Flight program.
Alana Moore, MD, MPH
Hometown: Oakton, VA
Undergraduate: University of Connecticut
MD/MPH: University of Miami School of Medicine
EM Interest Areas: Critical Care, Med Ed, Ultrasound, Social EM
Personal Hobbies: Hiking, snowboarding, trail running, finding new breweries, playing pick-up sports (any and all sports- even if I’m not good at them), getting overly competitive at game nights, and adventuring with my 2 doggos!
Why UWEM? Because of its engaged and welcoming teaching community—I remember leaving interview day feeling confident I would be happy and feel supported training here. Not to mention, the amazing fellowship opportunities and unique 3+1 option to pursue my other interests within EM. My partner, our dogs, and I also love any and all outdoor activities, so Madison seemed like a perfect spot to be!
Alejandra Moran Olivas, MD
Hometown: Chihuahua, Mexico; Deming, NM
Undergraduate: Williams College
MD: The University of New Mexico School of Medicine
EM Interest Areas: Medical Education, Critical Care, Med Flight
Personal Hobbies: Weightlifting, NYT games, eating my mom’s food (red enchiladas with queso fresco in particular), walks with loved ones, reading (most) books recommended by friends (like the Scythe trilogy), listening to podcasts (think Crooked Media but more recently If Books Could Kill), learning racket/paddle sports with friends, thinking “There must be an easier way to do this” and proceeding to find a way in Excel.
Why UWEM? 1. When I did my away rotation at UW, I loved the culture of support toward learners! Faculty are genuinely invested in our wellbeing and improvement as people and clinicians. The opportunities and resources at the institution are just a huge plus to help me grow in my interest areas (and areas that I don’t even know I’m interested in yet!).
2. Having a strong sense of community along with an outstanding academic program were some of the most important factors in choosing residency for me. UW-Madison was a place where I felt I could have all of that: excellent training coupled with a support network in my program and with family nearby. My partner’s family lives around Madison, and among many other things, we’re excited to see our nieces grow!
3. Madison is a beautiful and lively place to live! I’m looking forward to all the biking (yes, even in winter!), great food, and finally getting to stand on a frozen lake!
Jordanna Payne, MD, PhD
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Undergraduate: University of Nevada, Reno
MD/PhD: Indiana University School of Medicine
MS: University of Nevada, Reno
EM Interest Areas: Peds EM, Disaster & Event medicine, Med Flight, EMS
Personal Hobbies: I play ultimate frisbee competitively, I love to run, I weightlift, enjoy creative writing and recently started embroidering.
Why UWEM? The residents at UW seemed so happy, there’s a great culture, research friendliness, and top-notch training.
Amy Perkins, MD
Hometown: Whitefish, MT
Undergraduate: Montana State University
MD: University of Washington School of Medicine
EM Interest Areas: Prehospital & Rural Health
Personal Hobbies: Aside from all the classic EM activities—hiking, running, camping, etc.—I love discovering hidden gems: tiny towns, roadside cafés, and local thrift stores. I also enjoy a good game of itti’ kapochcha to’li’ (stickball), a traditional sport played by many First American tribes. As a Chickasaw, not only is stickball insanely fun; it’s also a way to connect with my community and preserve our history.
Why UWEM? I chose UW–Madison because the vibes were right —amazing faculty, energetic interview day, tons of EMS + flight exposure, happy residents and obviously, cheese. UW-Madison just felt like home — with sirens.
Milada Woodford, MD
Hometown: Waukesha, WI
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin–Madison
MD: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
EM Interest Areas: Palliative Care, Simulation
Personal Hobbies: Makeup and skincare! Traveling, spending time with family.
Why UWEM? It’s a great program with great people. Plus I went to UW for undergrad and medical school, so I’m a Badger at heart!