![Residents learning ultrasound techniques on clinical simulation mannequins](https://www.med.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/19633/pulmonary-csp-hero2-2000x636-1-1440x458-c.jpg)
Education
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health provides an outstanding education for our health professions students, preparing them to become empathetic, culturally-sensitive practitioners and inquisitive, forward-thinking researchers.
Degree Programs
Our programs prepare and inspire students to advance knowledge, seek breakthrough treatments and improve the health of patients and communities in Wisconsin and beyond. As part of the nation’s first school of medicine and public health, we pursue the goal of advancing health and health equity in every program.
![Students practice using an ultrasound machine](https://www.med.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/19373/pa-ultrasound2-630x425-1-630x425.jpg)
![Student working in a lab](https://www.med.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/19502/lab-photo-630x425-1-630x425.jpg)
Graduate Programs (MS/PhD)
Programs in biomedical and population health sciences and related disciplines provide rigorous training for the next generation of scientists.
Professional Training
Trainees in our residency, postdoctoral and career development programs learn from distinguished faculty in all fields of clinical medicine, biomedical research and population health.
Diversity Matters
The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity, both as an end in itself, and as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities.
Our diversity mission![Group of BEAM students pose with a signed poster showing the BEAM logo and UW crest](https://www.med.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/25394/2023-beam-group-630x425-c.png)
Paths of Distinction
Choose from one of five Paths of Distinction designed to integrate with your field of study and further develop your knowledge and skills.
Choose your path![Julia Loosen smiles with her Paths of Distinction in Public Health certificate of achievement](https://www.med.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/19169/paths-mph3-630x425-1-630x425-c.jpg)
Clinical Learning
The School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health boast top-notch clinical education facilities and anatomical education opportunities for health professions students and health care professionals.
Clinical SimulationClinical Teaching and Assessment Cntr.MEDiCBody Donor Program
![RUSCH students pose in front of a UW Med Flight helicopter](https://www.med.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/25598/rusch-medflight-2023-2000x698-1-720x251-c.png)
Premedical Students
Health-Related Learning
UW offers opportunities and resources for health professions students and others interested in improving health locally and globally.
The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) offers programs for health professions college students, health care professionals and organizations.
The school’s Office of Global Health coordinates educational activities for our students and fosters collaboration among related global health programs.
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