Giving
Our department’s mission is to provide the highest quality care and state-of-the-art treatment for today’s patients, to educate trainees, colleagues, and communities for the benefit of tomorrow’s patients, and to innovate through research that advances the field of radiation medicine. Philanthropy is critical to our ability to effectively pursue this mission and the generosity of donors like you makes our work possible.
How Can You Help?
Every gift makes a difference, no matter the size. Your donation will join the generous contributions of other supporters and friends to enhance all aspects of our research, education and patient care. There are many ways to give and your gift will shape the future of healthcare.
You can make a gift to the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiation Medicine through our philanthropic entity, UW Foundation. Your gift is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Ways to Give
Make a Gift Online – Support the research or education mission that matters most to you. Explore the funds below to learn about all the projects your gift can advance.
To help advance the greatest needs of the department, consider making a gift to the Department of Radiation Medicine General Fund. Unrestricted contributions in any amount may be made for general operating support to maintain the current activities of the department, including research, teaching, public service roles and program activities that advance and expand the overall mission of the department.
The Department of Radiation Medicine is offering opportunities for Fellowship Training. The objective of the Fellowship Program is to support outstanding physicians and scientists as they seek specialized and/or advanced training in Radiation Oncology and Cancer Biology.
- Clinical Translational Research Fellow: A two-year fellowship (one year for selected individuals) in clinical/translational radiation oncology with the goal of providing the fellow with advanced technical clinical training and hypothesis driven translational research in specialized areas of interest. Prerequisite for the fellowship includes successful completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in radiation oncology by the start date of the fellowship (MD or MD/PhD required).
- Basic Research Fellow: A two-year fellowship for new postdoctoral fellows pursuing basic and translational bench research of interest to radiation oncology and cancer biology. Prerequisite for the fellowship includes completion of MD and/or PhD degree in related field of study.
This fund was established at the request of the Department of Radiation Medicine to support research and program development for innovative therapies and new technologies related to cancer treatment.
This fund was established by the Department of Radiation Medicine Chair to provide financial assistance to the patients of the Radiation Oncology clinic.
Endowments – Endowments are a wonderful way to create a lasting legacy and support the faculty of the UW Department of Radiation Medicine.
Named endowments can be used to fund a specific project or program. Endowments can also be used to create discretionary funds that the department can use for areas of greatest need.
Named endowments can also be used to support exceptional faculty.
- Professorships, Chairs, and Distinguished Chairs: A named professorship, chair, or distinguished chair provides support for the holder to explore and pursue innovative programs that help cultivate and encourage research and discovery. View our current named chairs and professorships.
- Fellowships: Endowed fellowships are used to help recruit and retain young talent and create training and research opportunities.
- Lectureships: Endowed lecture funds bring visiting professors or lecturers to share their unique perspective and knowledge, creating learning opportunities for faculty.
- Departmental Funds: Endowed departmental funds support urologic initiatives and priorities that otherwise would go unfunded.
- Honorary or memorial gifts to recognize accomplishments and honor the memory of a colleague, friend, or relative
- Charitable bequests of any amount in your will or living trust
- Naming the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiation Medicine as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy
- Naming the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiation Medicine as a beneficiary of all or a portion of your retirement plan
- Setting up a deferred or immediate charitable gift annuity
- Giving a gift of real estate
- Employer Matching Gifts
If you have questions about any of the ways to give, or would like to learn more, please contact us to continue the conversation.
Make a Gift by Mail
To mail a gift, please print the gift form, complete and mail it with your check made payable to the University of Wisconsin Foundation:
University of Wisconsin Foundation
U.S. Bank Lockbox
P.O. Box 78807
Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807
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Continue the Conversation
If you have any questions about making a financial contribution, or would like to discuss a planned gift, a tribute or memorial gift, or a named fund for the Department of Radiation Medicine, please contact:
Danielle Kamps
Senior Director of Development | Wisconsin Medicine
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association
608.308.5322 (direct) danielle.kamps@supportuw.org
