Jenny Rose Park, MD, MCR
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Jenny Rose Park, MD, MCR (she/her) joined DFMCH in 2025 as a resident in the Baraboo Rural Training Track. Raised in a low-income immigrant family with limited access to healthcare, Park developed a deep commitment to addressing health disparities and advocating for underserved communities. Her professional journey has included training as a certified nursing assistant, volunteering at shelters for women and children, and conducting nationally recognized research as a Doctoral Diversity Program Scholar at Johns Hopkins University. Her research has explored stigmatizing physician language in patient medical records, emotional communication, and racial disparities, resulting in multiple publications in high-impact journals.
Park earned her MD at Oregon Health & Science University, where she also completed a master’s in clinical research. Her capstone project examined cognitive impairment and stroke in patients with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis. Clinically, she is passionate about mental health, caring for vulnerable populations, and delivering culturally responsive care.
Outside of medicine, Park enjoys creating art ranging from graphite drawings to mixed media art installations, making intricate origami, and assembling thousand-piece jigsaw puzzles for her puzzle binder. She also enjoys walks with her chi-weenie dog, Peanut.
Molly Wecker, MD, MPH, MS
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Molly Wecker, MD, MPH, MS (she/her/hers) joined DFMCH in 2025 as a resident in the Baraboo Rural Training Track. Raised in a large, working-class family in Wisconsin, Wecker’s path to medicine took what she calls “the scenic route.” After earning degrees in biology and global medicine, she worked at Planned Parenthood in Texas, where she provided reproductive health education and clinical support in both English and Spanish. Those experiences, along with time spent volunteering in rural Nicaragua and studying abroad in Ecuador, shaped her understanding of social justice, health disparities, and the value of comprehensive, patient-centered care.
She brings to residency a strong foundation in public health, advocacy, and reproductive justice, with particular interest in serving underserved and Spanish-speaking communities. Her dedication to patient autonomy and equity is reflected in her work as a committee member for the Wisconsin Medical Society and as a co-leader of Medical Students for Choice.
Outside of medicine, Wecker is an avid triathlete who has completed over 25 races. She enjoys swimming, biking, hiking year-round, animal welfare, and being an aunt to her nieces and nephew.
Faith Anderson, MD
Medical school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
For Faith Anderson, MD (she/her/hers), rural Wisconsin is home. She grew up in the small town of Spring Valley, WI. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. While in school, she took a class called “Women and Their Bodies in Health and Disease;” this course started her path toward a special interest in women’s health. After graduating from college, she worked as a CNA in a nursing home; this experience uncovered her love of geriatrics. She then earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. As a student in the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM), she completed her clinical training in rural areas around the state where she saw firsthand the importance of rural primary care. Faith is very passionate about increasing access to healthcare in rural areas. She is engaged with teaching the next generation of medical professionals that a career in rural medicine is joyful and sustainable. She also has special interests in women’s health and obstetrical care within family medicine. Outside of medicine, Faith enjoys camping, baking bread and sweet treats, gardening, and cross-stitch sewing.
Katharine Wolf, MD
Medical school: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Growing up as a native Wisconsinite in Portage, Katharine Wolf, MD, PhD (she/her/hers) saw firsthand the importance of rural physicians and ensuring there is access to medical care in rural areas. Katharine earned her bachelor’s degree in molecular, cellular, and integrative biology from Beloit College. She then started her medical degree at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, IL. While in medical school, she was awarded a fellowship at Yale University to explore aspects of vascular biology. This experience led Katharine to enroll in a PhD program in immunology at Rosalind Franklin. Through her experience in medical and graduate school, she understands the importance of translational research and access to a personal family physician. Katharine started the Rural Health Interest Group at her medical school and participated in an Illinois Rural Health Association summer health immersion program. Katharine’s medical interests include prenatal and obstetrical care aimed at reducing deaths due to high-blood pressure conditions during pregnancy. She also is passionate about advocating for and increase to health care access for patients with chronic diseases for whom travel time prevents regular engagement with the healthcare system. Katharine’s hobbies include plants and gardening, open-water swimming, running, playing board games, and hanging out with her three cats.
Emily Horn, DO
Medical School: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Emily Horn, DO, fell in love with family medicine while scribing for a family physician. The multitude of experiences in family medicine, a mix of acute treatment, preventative care, prenatal care, obstetrics, and long-term disease management is what drew her to family medicine. Her interests include obstetrics, women’s health, LGBTQ+ health, diabetes management, pediatrics, and osteopathic manipulative treatment. Emily hails from Rockford, a small town in central Minnesota. She has a passion for rural healthcare and the unique challenges and opportunities it brings, having worked in rural hospitals and clinics in Minnesota, Idaho, and South Dakota. Emily earned her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania. She is a SOMA Member, and a Student Member of the AAFP, AOA, and CMDA. She was also the President of the ICOM Chapter of the Christian Medical and Dental Association (20-21) and was inducted to Grove City College’s Tau Alpha Pi Theatre Honorary 2016. She enjoys sewing clothing and making costumes, knitting, baking, and playing tabletop games with friends.
Sadie Jackson, MD
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Sadie Jackson, MD, is drawn to family medicine for the strong doctor-patient relationships that are built from the continuity of care. She is from Stoughton, Wisconsin and completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Kalamazoo College. She is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, Wisconsin Chapter of American Academy of Family Physicians, Wisconsin Medical Society, American Psychiatric Association, Phi Beta Kappa, and Alpha Lambda Delta.
In her experiences Sadie has learned how to carefully listen to patients and the need they are trying to communicate, and sometimes the best you can do is just be there for them. Sadie plays the violin and has a love for art and writing; a painting she created depicting a patients story was displayed in Madison and Wausau galleries before gifting it to the patient. She has many volunteer experiences, her favorite at a homeless warming shelter and in her experiences there she recognized the need for family medicine providers who are patient, compassionate, and able to put aside their own biases.
Justin Lynch, MD
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Justin Lynch, MD (he/him), is drawn to family medicine so he can provide holistic, longitudinal care for his patients. He is from Coon Rapids, MN and he earned both his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and his medical degree from the University of Minnesota. In medical school, Justin learned the importance of partnering closely with and advocating for patients during their healthcare journeys. He is committed to being present for patients and respects the vulnerability that exists when patients seek care for complex diseases. Justin is also interested in providing preventive care to his patients. He works tirelessly to integrate the science and art of medicine with patients’ goals to develop an actionable care plan. He is a lifelong learner and has a curiosity that he utilizes to learn more about his patients and their care. Outside of the clinic, Justin relaxes by playing chess, video games, and Dungeons and Dragons and he also enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, wakeboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and snowboarding.
David Smith, MD
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
David Smith, MD (he/him), is committed to providing broad-spectrum care to underserved rural populations. He is a rural Wisconsinite, originally from Amery. He attended the University of Minnesota – Morris, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Biology. While in Morris, he worked as an EMT and saw firsthand the importance of preventive care. He also volunteered in Haiti and learned about the importance of building long-term relationships with patients for continued care. He returned to Wisconsin to earn his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He participated in the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM) program and completed his clinical rotations in the La Crosse area. While in La Crosse, he partnered with the local school system to encourage high school students to explore medical careers. David is interested in procedural medicine and palliative care. He enjoys being outdoors, hiking, and camping. When there is snow on the ground, he enjoys skiing; if there is no snow, he enjoys running. He plays and sings country and folk songs on his acoustic guitar and punk rock on his electric guitar. He also enjoys reading, watching sports, and roasting coffee.