Scott Cuthbert, D.O.
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
What impresses me about Ascension Columbia St. Mary's:
“When I was looking for residencies I wanted to find a place where I would get a good education, a place that I wanted to live, and a place where I was going to be happy. With this residency I knew I would get all three. Milwaukee is a great place to be, with easy access to Chicago or nature, if so desired. The residency has allowed me to access Integrative Medicine, gain knowledge in Addiction Medicine (including Suboxone treatment), improve my Osteopathic Manipulation skills, and gain a strong foundation in Family Medicine with our diverse group of faculty. I also found CSM to be a place where residents were and are happy throughout their residency which is essential to a positive experience.”
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Mathew Engmann, D.O.
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
What impresses me about Ascension Columbia St. Mary's:
“Being born and raised in Wisconsin, I am excited and honored to be able to complete my residency training as a part of Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s. In my personal life I enjoy doing a little bit of everything, and that is also reflected in my desire to pursue Family Medicine. For this reason I wanted a program that has well-rounded training throughout multiple disciplines and demographics. With their several tracks, flexible curriculum, and both urban and community settings this is exactly what I found at Columbia St. Mary’s. During my interview day I was further impressed by how comfortable I felt with everyone I met, even if only after a talking for a few minutes. When combining this broad-spectrum training with people that are happy, knowledgeable, and welcoming, I know I found the right place for me.”
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Matthew Jenson, M.D.
Medical College of Wisconsin
What impresses me about Ascension Columbia St. Mary's:
“Growing up in Wisconsin, I always knew I wanted to do residency in Wisconsin’s largest city, Milwaukee. Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Residency Program was a perfect fit for me because it had all of the essential requirements that I was looking for in a residency such as diverse population, strong pediatric experience, ample OB, addiction medicine training, and multiple tracks where I can hone more specific skills and experiences for my future career. The thing that really solidified my decision on interview day was the approachability and comradery of all the faculty and residents. It’s an added bonus that the hospital overlooks the beautiful Lake Michigan as well.”
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Angela Jin, M.D.
Southern Illinois University
“CSM really ticked the boxes for me when searching for a residency. It provided the strong well-rounded training I was looking for, especially in OB. And it's exciting to be part of a program that keeps searching for ways to serve the needs of the community. It's been especially exciting to be part of a growing MAT clinic. Additionally, I love the sense of community within the program. I've found the faculty to be very supportive and have been delighted to find that my co-residents have become like family.”
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Jack Jorgenson, M.D.
Medical College of Wisconsin
What impresses me about Ascension Columbia St. Mary's:
“As a medical student I had the opportunity to rotate at CSM for multiple rotations. I was impressed with the residents, faculty and support staff through each of my encounters. During my time rotating at the CSM Family Health Center I felt welcomed from day one, as residents would greet me and introduce themselves on a daily basis. The support staff made a point to build a rapport with me, and make me feel part of the team. I saw firsthand how the faculty is encouraging to residents, and they provide an excellent learning environment that I was looking for in a residency program. I distinctly remember saying to my spouse after my fourth year rotation, that I could easily see myself being happy about going to work at CSM every day. One of the biggest draws for me to the CSM program was the commitment to serving the urban patient population with an emphasis in community medicine training. Knowing that CSM has all the opportunities I wanted in a program makes me very excited for my training. I am honored and excited to join the CSM family!”
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Chizelle Rush, M.D.
Loyola
What impresses me about Ascension Columbia St. Mary's:
“A mentor of mine once said, “Find a place where fitting in is simple, it will make the most challenging and grueling tasks, easier.” These words of wisdom led me to choose Columbia St. Mary’s as my best fit residency program. From interview day onward, I’ve felt right at home! The faculty, staff, and residents are genuinely engaging and work hard to foster community within the program. This creates a supportive learning and working environment. Additionally, my values of providing patient-centered care to culturally, socio-economically, and racially diverse populations, including those who are medically underserved, both domestically and abroad, aligns well with the mission of the program. I’m thrilled to have found a program that will allow me to continue to explore and cultivate my passions and am excited to learn from and to be challenged by my future mentors and colleagues.”
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Elizabeth Wayne, M.D.
Central Michigan University
What impresses me about Ascension Columbia St. Mary's:
“fell in love with CSM on my interview day – from the powerhouse strong female program director to the vibrant residents laughing and razzing each other to the energetic faculty enthusiastically bustling around the clinic. As a now PGY3, I can honestly say that I still love this program. The faculty are up to date on the latest studies, care genuinely about our wellbeing, and have an open-door policy. The culture among the residents is more akin to close-knit siblings: joking around together, working hard together, relaxing together, learning together. The program’s focus on serving the underserved is pervasive and passionate. The city is diverse and full of things to explore. I was nervous to move to a new city (and state) but I truly found my home here. Plus I get to work in a hospital with giant windows everywhere showing off the gorgeous lake view, keeping me plenty oriented to time of day & weather!”
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Kiwan Wright, D.O.
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
What impresses me about Ascension Columbia St. Mary's:
“Coming from the East coast, moving Milwaukee would come with huge challenges: Learning a brand new city, leaving my support system, all on top of the inherent challenges of residency. From day one, the warmth I had received and continue to receive from every part of the CSM family, from co-residents to attendings and staff to even specialists, was one of the more clear reasons that I had made the right choice in programs. The collaboration and comradery from the top down I have felt will be sincerely hard to duplicate and will be the aspect I will miss the most after graduation.”
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Catherine Yau, D.O.
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
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