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...
DFPM's Sharon Talboys, PhD, MPH and Jennie Coombs, PhD were featured in the Global Health Newsletter. Please note that "Preventive" is misspelled in the newsletter
The UPAP archives, currently showcased at the Eccles Health Sciences Library until the end of the year, serve as a repository for 50 years of physician assistant education history in...
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.
The Utah Physician Assistant Program (UPAP) plays a crucial role in supporting the well-being of children in the community through its involvement with Head Start physicals.
Utah PA Program Master's Degree Poster Session was held on August 22nd at the Taylor Building in St. George Campus, followed by another event on August 24th at the HSEB...
On August 4, 2023, family, friends, and supporters of students of the Utah Physician Assistant Program (UPAP) gathered for Class 52’s graduation ceremony. The event was held at the Kingsbury...
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...
Visiting our Netherlands PA colleagues in Nijmegen has been a culmination of a seven-year exchange that has forged lasting connections and deepened our understanding of international physician assistant (PA) programs.
In April 2023 the Nepal International Elective took place with 16 UU PA students attending. This month-long elective in Nepal includes the western Annapurna circuit, village health and teaching, rural...
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...
University of Utah Physician Assistant (PA) students have achieved a remarkable feat by winning the prestigious JAAPA Student Poster Competition for the second year in a row. Organized by the...
The Utah Medical Orchestra is a volunteer ensemble for the University of Utah healthcare community. It invites faculty, staff, students and community members to participate in rehearsals and performances, helping...
“The research poster summit provides a valuable opportunity for learners in DFPM to showcase their work to students and faculty in other areas of the department, with whom they might...