Rate My Professor Sarah Ahrens

Sarah Ahrens, MD, serves as Clinical Professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine within the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison. A dedicated hospitalist, she focuses on inpatient medicine, caring for adult patients with complex conditions including stroke and heart issues. She obtained her MD from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals in Seattle. At UW-Madison, Dr. Ahrens has built a distinguished career in clinical practice and medical education. She directs the Inpatient Acting Internship for the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, oversees Phase 3 curriculum for the Department of Medicine, and acts as Vice Chair of the Student Performance and Review Committee. Her active involvement in teaching medical students and residents underscores her commitment to developing future physicians. As a Sarnoff Fellow alumna, she has mentored students successfully through the Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation Fellowship application process, providing guidance and connections to secure the prestigious awards.