Air National Guard unit visits UW Health for clinical training
UW Health
Madison, Wis.
Medical personnel from the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing are receiving clinical training from UW Health in Madison, Wis., giving the airmen a reliable and ongoing learning platform and ensuring their readiness to support local and global missions.
Team members from UW Health nursing, Trauma and Life Support Center, emergency department, Burn and Wound Center, and allied health education and career pathways help the airmen keep their skills up to date.
During their drill weekends, the airmen’s focus is primarily on medical readiness and sustaining core clinical competencies, rather than routine patient care, said Master Sgt. David Dubuc, operations noncommissioned officer with the 115th Medical Group - Detachment 1.
“This training keeps our skills sharp, ensures we’re adaptable across various hospital roles, and provides valuable exposure to different clinical environments,” he said.
Medics, technologists, technicians, advanced practice providers and pharmacists from the Guard will train for two days a month, according to Bridgett Willey, director, allied health education and career pathways, UW Health.
“As both a nurse and a veteran, I understand the critical importance of readiness and clinical excellence in military medicine,” said Rudy Jackson, chief nurse executive, UW Health, who played a key role in finalizing the partnership. “This partnership with the 115th Fighter Wing is more than a training agreement; it’s a shared commitment to ensuring our medics are equipped with the latest clinical skills and best practices. We’re proud and honored to support these service members in their mission.”