The study is the first to incorporate clinician perspectives in recommended changes to EHR systems for improved diabetes management and was co-authored by faculty at the University of Michigan School of Information, Rutgers School of Communication and Information, and the U-M Department of Family Medicine.
The annual meeting of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) was held in Washington DC this May. The U-M Department of Family Medicine was well represented, with poster and educational sessions, as well as a 2018 Best Research Paper award.
Lisa Meeks, PhD, clinical lecturer interviewed over 40 physicians, medical students, and administrators for the report, which outlines best practices for diversity and inclusion of medical students with disabilities
New cost effectiveness analysis in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is the 'first study to show an association between hearing aid use and how older people use the health care system,' according to lead author Elham Mahmoudi.
While the “baby blues” are common, it is important to know when to reach out for medical help.
Drs. Blaszczak, Marshall and Wasylyshyn elected chief residents for the upcoming year.
The updated sixth edition of Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research was co-authored by two family medicine research faculty members
HPV specialist and family medicine professor Diane Harper, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., will lead community outreach efforts at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Named among the best textbooks of 2018, the updated fourth edition of Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches is recognized for its demonstrated excellence.
Medical disaster response tends to focus on the capacity of hospital emergency services to respond and treat disaster victims. New research shifts attention to the role of community outpatient services, like primary care practices, in crisis response. The study finds that many primary care leaders may be underestimating the potential impacts of
How has the 2016 presidential election affected the health and wellbeing of young Americans? New research from Tammy Chang, M.D., M.P.H., M.S. and Melissa DeJonckheere, Ph.D. provide context. Share their Conversation piece and find the original article now in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health.
The award will fund research led by U-M School of Nursing faculty Laura Saslow, with support from diabetes prevention expert Caroline Richardson. The project is titled “Stemming a Public Health Crisis: Using an Interprofessional Approach to Compare the Effectiveness of Two Different Diet and Lifestyle Interventions for Adults with Overweight or
A medical student group formally recognized Dr. Young for providing excellent education during patient encounters.
As the organization's chair, Dr. Wu promoted reproductive health as an essential part of primary care and developed inclusive, forward-thinking professional trainings to highlight the needs of transgender patients and people with disabilities.
The new leadership role, created as part of the Department's strategic plan, will be filled by Dr. Masahito Jimbo.
Vaccine Science and Immunization Guideline: A Practical Guide for Primary Care is now available online.
