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.

Faculty Recruitment

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

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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
Philip Rodgers
Shaping the Future of Primary Care

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

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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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Upcoming Events See all events
Designing a Mixed Methods Research Project
Learn how to design your own Mixed Methods Project in this hands-on, interactive, virtual workshop with Mixed Methods leaders
Event runs October 22, 2025 - October 24, 0005
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The Growth of the Medicare Advantage Program and How it Affects Our Sickest Patients
The Department of Family Medicine presents Claire K. Ankuda, MD, MPH, MSC for the Drs. Earl and Louise Zazove Lectureship
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MAXQDA Workshop
Learn MAXQDA from leading mixed methodologists in this online 1 or 2-day workshop.
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MAXQDA Workshop
Learn MAXQDA from leading mixed methodologists in this online 1 or 2-day workshop.
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Department News
Asst. Professor Tyler G. James amps up his research knowledge with MEL-STaR training program
Tyler G. James, Ph.D., MCHES, has been accepted into the MEL-STaR program, through the Department of Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan. He plans to use the health informatics methods training for application in his study of CHARGE Syndrome.
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Department News
Dr. Lorraine R. Buis tapped as new associate chair for research programs in the Department of Family Medicine
Dr. Lorraine M. Buis tapped as new associate chair for research programs in the Department of Family Medicine.
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Health Lab Podcast
Experts Still Urge Fall Vaccinations for Flu, COVID
An expert update on vaccinations needed this Fall.
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Health Lab
Despite policy confusion, vaccines for flu, COVID still strongly recommended
With misinformation and shifting policies around vaccines circulate, Michigan Medicine experts agree that the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines protect against the worse health outcomes.
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Department News
MDisability continues to engage with the local and greater metro Detroit community
MDisability continues to participate in community events, both past and in the future. This story details the program's activities.
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Department News
U-M Medical School student Caleb Ernst explores career paths with MDisability training
University of Michigan Medical School student Caleb R.D. Ernst explores his medical career options by participating in MDisability's Disability Health Elective.
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