Tamarack Health Fellows
Rachel Lange, MD
Residency: University of Missouri - Capital Region Medical Center Family Medicine Residency
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin - Central Wisconsin
Undergraduate: Concordia University Wisconsin
Medical Interests: Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Palliative Medicine, Procedural Skills
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Roller skating/Roller derby, Powerlifting/strongman, Jiu Jitsu, Writing, Fiber arts- Spinning & Knitting, Gaming, Cooking, Gardening
Other Medical Experience:
Helped establish and run free clinic for the homeless in med school
Research in undergraduate and postgraduate years covering a variety of fields, several publications and posters produced
Medical mission trips to Guatemala in undergraduate
Why did you choose to participate in the Emergency Medicine Fellowship?
Community and rural medicine holds a special place in my heart; there is something incredibly sacred about being deeply integrated into the community where I practice medicine. The hospital itself feels like a wonderful and tight knit family where I already feel welcomed.
I love the Northwoods. The UP and surrounding areas have always felt like coming home and I am beyond excited to live and practice here.
Patrick O’Flaherty, MD
Residency: Louisiana State University Rural Family Medicine Residency
Medical School: The University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine - Ochsner Clinical School, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and New Orleans, LA
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin Madison
Medical Interests: Emergency Medicine, Wilderness Medicine, Global Medicine, Event Medicine, Addiction Medicine
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Sports (Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Tennis), Live Music, Outdoor Activities (Hiking with the dog, Skiing/Snowboarding, Scuba Diving, Boating, Onewheeling), Traveling and learning about other cultures and languages, Wellness (Meditation, Breathwork, Sauna, Philosophy, Consciousness)
Other Medical Experience:
My medical school was split between Brisbane, Australia and New Orleans, LA.
I have volunteered with Zendo Projects which provides medical support, harm reduction, and safe spaces for
music festival attendees. I hope to one day workvolunteer at events such as music festivals in the context of
emergency response and addiction treatment.
Why did you choose to participate in the Emergency Medicine Fellowship?
Location near Family
Natural Beauty of the Area
Lots of opportunity for outdoor activities like boating and kayaking. Plan to learn how to snowboard this winter
I feel aligned with the mission of the people and organization including an emphasis on training for emergency medicine in
a rural setting and continued learning to provide the best care for patients.
Opportunity to engage with and learn from Native American people and culture