Maria Leighton, MD

Maria grew up in Wisconsin, attended the University of Wisconsin Platteville and earned a bachelors degree in biology before joining the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. While in medical school, was a RUSCH Scholar conducting research and learning about health in underserved communities. Before medical school she served as in intern for Grant County Public Health assessing the quality and performance of local health education programs. Maria joined the CAP fellowship after completing residency years 1-3 at Unity Point Broadlawns. As a CAP2 fellow, Maria serves as co-chief. Maria hopes to stay in Wisconsin after completing her CAP fellowship!