University of Wisconsin Department of Emergency Medicine

10/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming Alyssa Valentyne, MD, to the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine!

A University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health alumna, Dr. Valentyne returns to Madison after completing her emergency medicine residency at the University of Michigan, where she served as chief resident.

Her academic interests span climate health, health care sustainability, wilderness medicine, and medical education.

We're excited to welcome her back to UW–Madison and look forward to the perspectives she'll bring to patient care, education, and collaboration. Read a Q&A with Dr. Valentyne: https://emed.wisc.edu/news/new-faculty-focus-alyssa-valentyne/

10/12/2026

Dr. Sara Damewood has spent years advancing point-of-care ultrasound education — from fellowship standards and accreditation to training the next generation of POCUS leaders.

Now, she has been named president-elect of the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships. The announcement came at SCUF’s annual meeting in September, where Dr. Damewood also delivered the keynote address.

Her national leadership reflects the same work she’s helping advance at UW: strengthening education and clinical care today while building the people and programs that will move the field forward.

Damewood has dedicated much of her career to advancing point-of-care ultrasound education and practice, including helping to set national standards for fellowship education...

10/08/2026

10/05/2026

For second-year emergency medicine resident Dr. Alana Moore, a global health elective in San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala, offered a chance to reconnect with what first drew her to medicine.

Working alongside local clinicians and teaching early learners, Moore cared for patients from communities where many families live on less than $3 a day and access to routine medical care can be limited.

Practicing in that setting challenged Moore to think differently about clinical decision-making, resource allocation, and the role of education in building sustainable health systems.

She returned to Wisconsin with lessons she’ll carry into her training, and a renewed commitment to global health: https://residency.emed.wisc.edu/global-health/alana-moore-guatemala-2026/

09/28/2026

For PGY-2 resident Samantha Crowley, training for a triathlon and training as a physician demand much of the same: stamina, discipline, self-belief, and a willingness to get comfortable being uncomfortable.

“Thinking you can is 90% of the battle,” she says.

Earlier this month, Dr. Crowley finished her first full — 140.6 grueling miles of swimming, biking, and running in and around Madison 🏊🚴🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Five of her co-residents worked on the other side of the course, caring for athletes as medical volunteers while exploring careers in sports and event medicine.

For all six UW residents, Ironman Wisconsin offered a different kind of lesson in endurance — and a glimpse at where emergency medicine training can lead: https://emed.wisc.edu/news/emergency-medicine-residents-ironman-2026/

09/23/2026

Happy National APP Week! ❤️💙

We want to thank our truly incredible Physician Assistants for continually elevating emergency care for our patients and community every day, in and beyond the ED. Your skill, heart, and teamwork make a life-changing difference!

09/18/2026

Last weekend, residents Dorothy Chan, Maddie Nikolai, Finn McGarghan, Alana Moore, and Chelsea Seelbinder volunteered at the IRONMAN Wisconsin events in Madison, supporting athletes while gaining experience providing medical care in a unique setting 🏊🚴🏃

For Dorothy and Maddie, the experience also offered an opportunity to explore interests in sports and event medicine.

“It’s such a unique opportunity to get involved in the community, support the athletes, and witness their incredible determination,” Dorothy shared. “As someone interested in sports medicine and event medicine, it’s been a great opportunity to combine two things I love.”

Maddie was drawn to the same intersection of athletics and emergency medicine.

“Seeing people push through the physical and mental demands of an IRONMAN while still showing so much gratitude, grit, and positivity was inspiring,” she said. “It’s a great reminder of the strength of the human spirit and one of the many reasons I love working with athletes.”

Experiences like these are part of what makes training in Madison distinctive. Our residents have opportunities to explore their career interests, build skills in different clinical environments, and discover the many directions a career in emergency medicine can take 🩺

09/14/2026

First event medical shift of the season at Camp Randall this weekend, with residents Amy Perkins and Peyton Keller 🩺🏈

It’s a privilege to care for our fellow Badger fans and be part of an amazing team helping to ensure a safe experience for all.

On, Wisconsin! 🌟

08/25/2026

Our own Dr. Nicholas Kuehnel recently spoke with NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas about the rise in serious e-bike and e-scooter injuries among kids and teens 🚲🚨🩼

At American Family Children’s Hospital, related pediatric ED visits increased nearly 5x this spring compared to last year. Higher speeds can mean more serious injuries, including head injuries, fractures, and severe bleeding.

It’s an important reminder of the role our Pediatric Emergency Medicine team plays every day in providing specialized emergency care for kids when they need it most, while helping families and communities prevent injuries before they happen.

➡️ Watch the NBC News story: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/e-bike-injuries-surge-in-kids-and-teens-268742725999

07/06/2026

Congratulations to Andrea Gilmore Bykovskyi, PhD, RN, on her faculty investiture as the John and Tashia Morgridge Chair of Emergency Medicine Research at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

Dr. Gilmore-Bykovskyi was among 16 SMPH faculty honored at the June 24 Faculty Investiture Celebration, recognizing faculty appointed to endowed chairs, professorships and named faculty positions — and the donors and namesakes whose generosity makes this work possible.

This recognition reflects Dr. Gilmore-Bykovskyi’s national leadership in improving care and research for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including her work to advance scientific understanding of lucidity in late-stage dementia and improve care during high-risk points in the care continuum, such as emergency care and hospitalization.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Gilmore-Bykovskyi and this meaningful recognition of emergency medicine research at UW!

Photo: Dr. Gilmore-Bykvoskyi (left) with Dr. Nita Ahuja, dean of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.