
Isaac Melin, MD
Urology Resident, PGY 5
Education
Medical School: ¶¶زُ¶جتسئµ
Biography
Hometown: Plymouth, MN
About Me: I am a native Minnesotan who married a South Dakotan. We met in college in Illinois and made our way to Wisconsin for medical school and now residency (my wife is also at ¶¶زُ¶جتسئµ as a medical student). We have a dog, Annie, and are the dog sitters of the residency program. We enjoy camping, watching Shark Tank, and trying new restaurants in the Milwaukee area. In my time outside of the hospital, I'm an avid podcast listener, enjoy reading financial news, and am working on rowing 1 million meters this year.
Why I Chose ¶¶زُ¶جتسئµ: Due to COVID, I spent three months on the urology service at ¶¶زُ¶جتسئµ as a student. I was able to get to know the residents and staff well and loved working with them. The culture of comradery and team work was readily apparent. I particularly enjoyed time in the OR and cysto rooms with the residents, as they were willing to take time to educate and get students hands-on experience. Since I've become a resident myself, this culture has been carried on.
Favorite Part of Milwaukee: I have been pleasantly surprised by Milwaukee. Housing is affordable, the city is large enough to have plenty to do but not so large that you have to deal with bad traffic. It's a short drive to greenery, the public parks are well-kept and typically have beer gardens. There are great festivals and events, my favorite of which is Mitten Fest.