From her dairy farm roots to beginning medical school at MCW–Central Wisconsin in July 2026, Amber Moser, ’25, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Concordia University Wisconsin.
Editor’s note: This is one in a series of stories highlighting a few Concordia’s uncommon graduates. Faculty and staff submit candidates for consideration. Stories are posted in the days leading up to or after commencement. View more uncommon graduates here.
Growing up in Manawa, Wis., Amber (Fietzer) Moser was accustomed to small-town life and a tight-knit community. She spent her adolescent years working on her family’s dairy farm, where she was exposed to animal husbandry and learned about cattle genetics.
One of her fondest childhood memories comes from a third-grade science fair project. Her dad taught her about animals and their genetics, sparking a new interest. When he later explained that human beings also have genetics, her curiosity grew even more — ultimately setting her on a meaningful path toward medicine.
Realizing how everything connected, Moser said, “It was a snowball effect.” Her passion continued to grow — somewhat under the radar — as she reached adolescence.
In high school, however, like many teenagers, Moser struggled with deciding which college degree to pursue. She was originally planning to come to Concordia for the interior design major. “I knew CUW had a partnership with a college in Milwaukee for that. At the same time, I was very interested in medicine, but I didn’t think I could do it. I thought, ‘You have to be really cool and really smart to be a doctor,’” Moser said.
All answers lead to yes
By her senior year, however, Moser was closer to recognizing the calling that had first sparked in childhood. “I decided: ‘I’m doing biomedical sciences. I want to be a doctor. I can do this,’” she said.
Taking a leap of faith, Moser now excitedly and confidently awaits the next phase of her educational journey. With her undergraduate degree completed, she will begin medical school in July 2026, having been accepted into the Medical College of Wisconsin-Central Wisconsin.
“The person who really solidified my path for me was Dr. Joe Fisher. I met him on my visit day,” Moser said. “He was my faculty advisor and was so encouraging. He said Concordia could definitely prepare me for medical school. I trusted him, and did research with him all four years.”
“Amber is a top-notch student and an even better human being,” said Dr. Joe Fisher, associate professor of life and earth sciences. “I have no doubt she will make an excellent physician and continue to carry the mission of CUW into her future career.”
Time well spent
Her mom was instrumental in her choosing CUW. As an alumna, Moser’s mom took her to tour Concordia in eighth grade and in her junior year of high school.
“She kind of got the ball rolling toward Concordia, and then everything just kept building from there. I’ve loved it ever since,” Moser said.
During college, she pursued a wide range of activities — from track to student government — culminating in her final year as vice president of the CUW Pre-Med Club.
Looking ahead to the accelerated program at MCW, she faces three years of medical school followed by three to four years of residency before becoming a medical doctor. “I’m excited to get into the nitty-gritty of medicine,” Moser said.
Realizing the path ahead will be both challenging and costly, she added, “You really don’t go into medicine for the money — you do it because of the passion.”
As for the kind of doctor she will become, that’s ultimately where faith plays a role. “I’m the kind of person who wants to do everything, and I struggle with picking just one thing. That’s why family medicine, especially rural family medicine, is calling my name. It lets me do a bit of everything,” she said.
As for the kind of doctor she plans to become, she is certain about a few things. “I want to be the kind of doctor who’s not just in the clinic — you’ll also see me coaching middle school track or serving on the school board,” she said.
Preparation leads to opportunity
Balancing all of her commitments has certainly been a struggle, but it has also been refining for Moser. “I like the phrase ‘iron sharpens iron.’ It’s hard because you need to become strong, smart, quick-thinking, and also emotionally intelligent — all qualities you need as a physician.”
She continued, “Now that I’m on the other side of one of the hardest parts in my journey, I can say it was worth it. Getting that acceptance letter was euphoric.”
Note: Amber Moser would like to thank the Concordia faculty for the experiences, the mentoring, and the additional opportunities — such as being featured in “The College Tour.” “I know they’re in my corner, and that I can reach out and they’ll respond. That’s the beauty of Concordia: community and family.”
At a Glance
- Who has made the biggest impact on your college journey? “I ultimately committed to Concordia because of Dr. Fisher. His passion for the Biomedical Sciences program, his encouragement to join his research, and his openness to mentoring me provided a sense of support and motivation that made Concordia feel like the right place to complete my degree.”
- What does graduation mean to you in one word or phrase? “Success”
- If your life had a theme song right now, what would it be? “Long Live” (Taylor Swift)
- What’s your go-to comfort food when you need a pick-me-up? Popcorn
- If you could teleport anywhere for a weekend getaway, where would you go? Cocoa Beach, Florida
- What’s something small that never fails to make you laugh or smile? My husband
In the News
- “Meet the CUW SGA executive board for 2024-25”
- “Amber (Fietzer) Moser and Gabriela Gaziano are CUW Students of the Month”
- “CUW announces spring 2025 Scholastic Honors Lists”
- “The College Tour”
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