PLATTEVILLE, WI — Union Grove native Cheyenne Koeppen is a member of UW-Platteville’s inaugural physician assistant program. After she graduates in May 2026, she plans to focus on rural medicine.
Koeppen said she was inspired to practice rural medicine because of her experience growing up in a rural community and her parents’ challenges with access to healthcare.
“I want to practice rural medicine because I grew up in rural areas where my parents faced significant gaps in healthcare access. This experience has made the issue close to my heart, especially in places like Wisconsin,” she said.
Rural medicine focus at UW-Platteville
For those living in rural areas like Southwest Wisconsin, finding a local provider can be a challenge. This is a reality the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is working to change with the first class of physician assistant (PA) students set to graduate in 2025…