Department of Family Medicine

Transforming Primary Care

We are a nationally recognized leader across patient care, education and research.

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Supporting Our Patients & Communities

Since 1978, the U-M Medical School Department of Family Medicine has been advancing the core principles of family medicine while working to transform primary care and meet the evolving needs of our patients and communities.

Our 100+ faculty lead six thriving health centers, train 39 residents, 12 fellows, and hundreds of medical students each year, and power one of the nation’s top-rated research programs. We are deeply committed to advancing health equity, removing barriers to care , and optimizing health for people and communities at every stage of life.

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About

Learn more about our vision for the future of primary care, focusing on compassionate relationship-based care, exemplary teaching, cutting-edge research, and promotion of health equity.

Education

Our education programs are built around real relationships—with patients, communities and mentors—and emphasize continuity of care, community engagement, and lifelong learning.

Research

Home to a diverse ecosystem of researchers, our team is a consistent leader in advancing primary care science, health equity, and population health innovation.

People

Meet our team of dedicated educators, multidisciplinary researchers and passionate clinicians.

Patient Care

Family medicine delivers comprehensive care built on lasting relationships. Explore our range of clinical services and patient resources.

Programs

Supporting our efforts in education, research and patient care across specialties.

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Faculty Recruitment

The Department of Family Medicine is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and medical education and conducting innovative and relevant research.

No Open Positions at This Time

Welcome from the Chair

I would like to offer a sincere welcome to you as you visit our website and learn about how we are fulfilling our mission to transform primary care in meaningful and lasting ways.

While much work lies ahead—and new opportunities and challenges continue to emerge—I can’t imagine a stronger department or more dedicated community of partners to advance this vital work.

Phillip E. Rodgers, MD
The George A. Dean, MD Chair of Family Medicine
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Shaping the Future of Primary Care

We are committed to fostering meaningful relationships in order to build healthy communities.

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Connect With Us
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Give to Family Medicine

The Department of Family Medicine is creating an inclusive future for primary care. Your gift supports our physicians in delivering exceptional care, advancing groundbreaking research, and driving medical education for the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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Featured News & Stories

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Philanthropy News

Mindful gift supports patient well-being

Bob and Debbie Merion are helping share mindfulness-based stress reduction with patients in Michigan Medicine's Integrative Family Medicine Program.
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Department News

Dr. Elham Mahmoudi authors paper tapped for honor by Gerontological Society of America

Associate Professor Elham Mahmoudi and her fellow authors have published a paper that was selected by the Gerontological Association of America as a paper of the year in 2026.
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Department News

Professor Diane Harper selected as the Michigan Family Physician of the Year for 2026

Professor Diane M. Harper, MD, MPH, MS, has received several honors, including Physician of the Year for 2026 by the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, and has been honored as Kansas University School of Medicine with its Distinguished Alumni Award.
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Health Lab Podcast

Medicare's New GLP-1 Bridge Program

An obesity expert welcomes new Medicare option for access to effective weight loss medication, and shares the new program’s limitations.
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Health Lab

7 things to know about Medicare’s new GLP-1 coverage

Medicare coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss including Wegovy and Zepbound has begun but has limits.
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Department News

Associate Professor Elham Mahmoudi, Ph.D. tapped as fellow of the Gerontological Society of America

Elham Mahmoudi, Ph.D, associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine, has been selected as a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America, thanks to her contributions to research on improving health care and outcomes for older adults with complex needs.

Family Medicine Internal Website

Resources and information for current Family Medicine faculty, learners, and staff.

Family Medicine Intranet