Woodlands and Prairie Preservation Efforts in Milwaukee County

Dr. Steven Armus is a respected presence in the Wisconsin skin care sphere who guides a practice that has been voted as Best Dermatology Practice in Milwaukee. Passionate about conserving and protecting the natural environment, Dr. Steven Armus also guides Prairie Restoration and focuses on propagating native vegetation within local areas that provide a home to wildlife. 

One of the organizations helping safeguard prairie habitat in the critical suburban/rural interface is the Milwaukee Area Land Conservancy (MALC). The efforts of the organization focus on a county in which virtually all oak savanna and prairie habitat, and more than 90 percent of natural vegetation, have been lost. 

Among MALC’s holdings is the 22.5 acre Mayer property conservation easement in Franklin, which encompasses portions of the Root River tributary Ryan Creek and encompasses hickory and white oak woodland. Another key holding is the Parade of Homes-Prairie Grass Preserve, which encompasses 23 acres and is one of the few unplowed prairie areas within Milwaukee County. Created in 2005 in tandem with a local developer, the southeastern Wisconsin preserve is open for viewing and educational use.

Obtaining a Certificate from the National Board of Medical Examiners

A community volunteer and environmentalist, Steven Armus also provides dermatology services at his medical practice, Dermatology Consultants of Wisconsin. Over his career, Steve Armus has maintained professional memberships and credentials that include status as a fellow at the American Board of Dermatology and a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners.

A nonprofit organization, the National Board of Medical Examiners fosters excellence in the medical community by conducting assessments of health care professionals. Assessments, which include the United States Medical Licensing Examination, the Post-Licensure Assessment System, and other customized programs, help ensure a common standard is used among medical professionals. 

Doctors fully certified by the board are considered diplomates of organization. To become certified, an individual must receive an MD from an accredited school and complete parts I, II, and III of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. In addition, candidates must complete one year of graduate medical education at a program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education. For additional information on the credential, visit www.nbme.org.