Welcome back to another edition of our AAMC Community #MemberSpotlight Series. This week, we’re excited to introduce you to @Jacob Prunuske, MD, MSPH, assistant dean for clinical learning and professor of family and community medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin—Central Wisconsin campus.
Jacob has served in this role for 6 years. He areas of expertise and interest include: regional campuses, longitudinal integrated clerkships, medical education research, and the intersection of public health and primary care in medical education.
Jacob Prunuske, MD, MSPH
Assistant Dean for Clinical Learning, Professor of Family & Community Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin - Central Wisconsin
What was the best book you most recently read?
The Overstory, by Richard Powers
What’s the best piece of professional advice you have ever received? Why?
"There are no academic emergencies." Unlike in patient care—where there are true emergencies with consequences of serious injury, illness, or death—in academics, if an exam doesn't happen, tech fails, class gets cancelled, someone doesn't show up, etc., the consequences can usually be managed.
What do you think is the best thing about working in academic medicine?
I enjoy the opportunity to challenge the status quo, explore boundaries in education and research, and contribute to developing future generations of physicians and other health professionals.
What do you hope to gain from this online community?
Networking, opportunities for collaboration to solve shared challenges, learning from the experiences, perspectives, and wisdom of others.
How do you prefer to start your day?
Coffee!
How do you prefer to end your day?
Reading
You’re throwing a dinner party and can invite 3 people (alive or dead). Who do you invite?
The Dalai Lama, Martin Luther King Jr., Jane Goodall
How did you maintain your wellness and resilience during the pandemic?
Mountain biking, time outside
You live near Wausau, WI. What’s your favorite restaurant there? Is there something special we should check out next time we visit?
My favorite restaurant is the Red Eye Brewery. If you're in town, check out the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum.
What do you do to turn things around when you’re having a bad day?
Ride my bike
If you could only have three apps on your smartphone, which would you pick?
Email, New York Times, messenger.
What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten?
A noodle dish made with squid ink.
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Say “hello” to Jacob here in the community! Feel free to post any questions you have for him in this thread, or direct messages via the community as also a great way to connect.
@Max Anderson and @David Hotchkiss – please note we have another bike rider!
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Penny Schnarrs
Virtual Communities Program Manager
Association of American Medical Colleges
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