On September 4, 2025, the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine (DFPM) gathered at Salt and Olive for its annual Faculty Appointment, Review, and Advancement (FARA) Awards Reception.
Department Advisory Committee Chair Karly Pippitt, MD, presented the awards and highlighted the achievements of the faculty promoted during the 2024-2025 cycle, recognizing their contributions to research, education, and clinical care. Both Tiffany Ho, MD, and Sonia Malik, MD, were promoted to associate professor on the clinical track in the Division of Family & Community Medicine.
Dr. Ho is a dedicated educator and researcher. She has received several teaching awards from Family Medicine residents and serves on national academic committees. Dr. Ho has participated in the department’s Health Studies Fund Clinician Scholars Program and is currently part of the Vice President's Clinical and Translational Research Scholars Program, where she is furthering her research on the long-term safety and efficacy of gender-affirming care across the lifespan.
Dr. Malik is a committed provider and advocate for sleep medicine. She serves as one of the only sleep physicians at the South Jordan Health Center Sleep Clinic. Dr. Malik continually works to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high standards of patient care. She also serves as a mentor for residents and fellows. Dr. Malik’s expertise is sought after through her service on several committees and advisory boards, as well as her regular presentations on sleep medicine research to the Utah House of Representatives.
