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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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.

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

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

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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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Medical School News
Louito C. Edje, M.D., MHPE, FAAFP, reelected to AMA Council on Medical Education
Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education Louito C. Edje, M.D., MHPE, FAAFP, was reelected to the American Medical Association’s Council on Medical Education (CME). CME studies and evaluates all aspects of the medical education continuum and recommends national policies for medical and allied health education.
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Department News
Researchers discuss diverse topics at Michigan Family Medicine Research Day
A full cadre of Department of Family Medicine researchers, both from the Ann Arbor-based department and UM Health-Sparrow, had a strong presence at the 47th Annual Michigan Family Medicine Research Day.
Ebony Parker-Featherstone, MD and other leaders celebrate the opening of the new Ypsilanti Health Center.
Department News
Grand Opening of the New Ypsilanti Health Center
The grand opening of the University of Michigan-Health's new Ypsilanti Health Center celebrates expanded access to care, community partnerships, and a patient-centered design approach.
Department News
Core MDisability member, former summer intern to present research at International CHARGE Syndrome conference 
MDisability  core  member and Assistant Professor Tyler G. James, Ph.D., MCHES®, as well as  former 2024 MDisability  summer intern Muhammad Othman,  have been invited to  present their research at the 16th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference.
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Tess Carichner achieves her dream of entering U-M's PhD in Nursing Program
The former 2024 MDisability summer intern is passionate about advocating for people with disabilities.
Department News
MDisability faculty, former interns, trainees discuss disability-inclusive health care curriculum
MDisability members, former interns, and medical trainees reconnected during the ACGME Summit on Fostering Disability-Inclusive Health Care in Resident Education.