July 7, 2016
Dr. Rockwell Works to Improve RSV Awareness and Vaccine Options
The Department's immunization expert, Dr. Rockwell, is expanding her work with the AAFP and ACIP to study and improve vaccine options.
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July 7, 2016
Acupressure reduced fatigue in breast cancer survivors in a study led by Dr. Zick
Relaxing acupressure improved sleep, quality of life; could offer low-cost way to manage symptoms
June 29, 2016
Dr. Ruffin Named Chair at Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Congratulations to Dr. Ruffin on this new and exciting opportunity.
June 29, 2016
Weight Loss Myths Perpetuate Obesity Problem
Drs. Tammy Chang and Angie Wang discuss how weight loss myths can affect patients, physicians the overall obesity epidemic.
June 1, 2016
New Michigan Mixed Methods Research and Scholarship Program
The Department of Family Medicine takes a leading role in this exciting and innovative research paradigm.
June 1, 2016
New Textbooks from Dr. Heidelbaugh
Joel J. Heidelbaugh, M.D. , professor and family medicine clerkship director, is becoming a sought after editor of textbooks. In 2016, he has edited three outstanding books in men’s health, medical education and gastrointestinal disorders.
May 16, 2016
Julie A. Blaszczak Wins Top Department Award
The Department is pleased to announce that Julie A. Blaszczak is the 28th annual Terence C. Davies, M.D. Award Winner.
May 16, 2016
The Future of Family Medicine: Student Scholarships & Awards Presented
The University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine held its 13 th annual Scholarships and Awards Ceremony on May 11 th . The scholarships and awards, which totaled more than $80,000, were presented to the recipients by Philip Zazove, M.D. , the George A.
May 16, 2016
Award Honors Future Researchers
The 11 th annual William Clippert Gorenflo Research award was presented to Nicolas Johnson, first-year U-M family medicine resident, and Kathryn Brown, a first year U-M medical student, on May 11 th .
May 2, 2016
Dr. Gazella Establishes New Scholarship
The new scholarship brings the Department's number of annual medical student scholarships to twelve.
April 25, 2016
Dr. Riley Named Ypsilanti Medical Director
February 26, 2016
Advocating for Family Medicine
Physicians, residents and medical students gathered in Lansing to speak with Michigan's senators and representatives on behalf of family physicians and they patients they serve.
February 18, 2016
University of Michigan, Rochester Institute of Technology to Partner in $3 Million Grant to Improve Health Care Information Dissemination to People who are Deaf
Led by two of the nation’s leading Deaf scientists, the grant aims to reduce health disparity among the nation’s Deaf population.
February 15, 2016
Learning to Lead: Co-Chief Resident Blogs at NEJM
Another post on Dr. Shumer's popular blog.
February 8, 2016
Learning to Lead: Co-Chief Resident Blogs at NEJM
In a blog entitled “ Insights on Residency Training ,” Gregory D. Shumer, M.D. , co-chief resident, shares his thoughts on what to do when the going gets tough.
February 8, 2016
Dr. Wu Joins NIH Mixed Methods Program
As mixed methods research becomes more popular, Department faculty are continually seeking ways to better utilize this exciting method. Dr. Wu will participate as a Scholar in the NIH Mixed Methods Research Training Program
February 3, 2016
Dr. Richardson To Lead Family Medicine Researchers
January 29, 2016
Men's Health Takes the National Stage
World-renowned men's health expert, Joel J. Heidelbaugh, M.D., met with other leaders in men's health in Washington, D.C.
