On January 3, 2024, interim dean of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Sam Finlayson, MD announced the appointment of John Barrett, MD as the interim Chair of the...
DFPM research faculty and staff attended regional and national research conferences during the fall semester. Attendees shared their findings, and continued to build the reputation of the department within the...
The Department of Family and Preventive Medicine drastically increased in ranking as the sixth-highest recipient of award dollars among all departments in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine for...
Feeling disconnected at work is an experience many people can relate to. It’s also the motive behind the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine’s newest community: Research Connect.
Mentorship is an invaluable aspect of professional success, and every member of the department can benefit from the dedicated assistance and institutional wisdom that comes with a healthy mentoring relationship.
The Children’s Center of Utah was created in 1962 to provide treatment for trauma experienced by Utah children and their families, regardless of their socioeconomic status. The Center is one...
TEDx is a well-known presentation venue which offers thinkers from a wide range of disciplines the opportunity to share their expertise with an engaged audience. The presentations given at TEDx...
The Community Assistance and Resource Event (CARE) Fair is an annual event held by the Junior League of Salt Lake City. In the event, families from the Salt Lake and...
The REACH U2 program has come to a successful conclusion. Over the past ten weeks, our scholars have embarked on a transformative journey of learning and growth, culminating in their...
Heritage and cultural identity months are well established in the United States. It is important to take time to celebrate, learn about and acknowledge contributions to diversify and improve our...
Burnout among health care professionals is not a new concept, and it has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies emphasize the importance of implementing interventions to promote wellness. Assessing for...
The culmination of a residency training program is a time of great celebration, as residents are rewarded for the incredible efforts they have put into gaining clinical knowledge and experience...
In an exciting venture, the 2023 HBCU Summer Programs Trip took place in Moab, UT from June 23 to 25. Bringing together the REACH U2, IMPACT, and 5 for the...
Program Directors Dr. Kola Okuyemi and Dr. Molly Conroy for the NIH-funded R38 "Utah Stimulating Access to Research in Residency" (Utah StARR) are pleased to announce the June 2023 graduation...
Last week the REACH U2 scholars and participating HBCU undergraduate research program scholars were hosted by Color the Wasatch at the Front Climbing Club. Scholars were able to try their...
Last Friday, DFPM colleagues and partners gathered to celebrate the closing of an important era in the department with the retirement of Jennifer Leiser, MD.
Family Medicine program coordinators, Marianne and Cayla, were selected to join the 2023-2024 board for the University’s chapter of the Utah Women in Higher Education Network. UWHEN, which is the...
We are delighted to announce the continuation of the Research Experiences to Advance the Careers of HBCU Undergraduates at the University of Utah (REACH U2) program in partnership with North...
Who is the best family medicine physician in Utah? For readers of City Weekly, the answer is clear: Rachel Goossen, MD, adjunct instructor in the Division of Family Medicine and...
Congratulations to the 2023 UAFP (Utah Academy of Family Physicians) Residency Leadership Award winner Dr. Rich Wolferz! This award is given based on nominations of faculty, residents, and staff. The...
