Andrea Rustad, MD

Hometown: Stillwater, MN
Undergraduate: Boston University
Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Internship: St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL

What are your favorite hobbies outside of work?

I have been dancing my whole life (mostly ballet and jazz), including completing a dance minor in college, and have continued to perform in dance groups during medical school and residency! I love going to various dance classes throughout the city, as well as fitness classes. I also love musical theatre, so going to the Broadway shows that come through Madison is awesome!

What do you like best about doing your dermatology training at the University of Wisconsin?

The excellence in education, care, and research in multiple aspects of dermatology including pediatrics, surgery, pathology, and general dermatology with multiple subspecialty clinics make for a strong and well-rounded residency experience that I know will prepare me well to be the best dermatologist I can be. It is great that we have such a variety of clinical sites including the VA, children’s hospital, multiple outpatient clinics, and unique clinics such as inmate clinic. The residents and faculty are all so kind, intelligent, and passionate about dermatology and patient care, which makes me as a resident feel inspired and supported. Madison is such a great place to live as well! I love the lakes and many parks, variety of restaurants and cafes, bike paths, and that there are so many fun events yearlong!