Family Medicine Education

Family Medicine STFM participants

Family Medicine Transforms Primary Care

At the heart of patient-centered care, our team is dedicated to educating the next generation of compassionate, skilled and versatile physicians.

Training Leaders in Family Medicine

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Through in-depth training for all our learners, the U-M Medical School Department of Family Medicine prepares family physicians to provide comprehensive care across the lifespan, serve diverse communities, shape the future of care through research and lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Our programs emphasize continuity of care, community engagement and lifelong learning.

We foster a robust culture of research that advances primary care knowledge, health equity, and evidence-based practice. Our learners and faculty engage in innovative, community-focused research that informs policy, improves outcomes and strengthens the foundations of family medicine.

Our department is home to an exceptional group of faculty—dedicated educators, clinicians, and scholars—who are deeply committed to the principles of family medicine and to mentoring the next generation of family physicians. Their passion for teaching and service creates a supportive, dynamic learning environment where future leaders in family medicine thrive.

As you move forward in your journey through family medicine at the University of Michigan, I want to remind you that your humanity is your greatest strength. You are human first. You are connected to your peers, your mentors, your patients, and your communities through heart and through meaningful relationships.

As we enter a new era of family medicine together, I hold this truth close and encourage you to do the same. This is a challenging time in health care—but also one filled with incredible potential for you to make a lasting impact.

Margaret L. Dobson, MD
Associate Chair for Educational Programs
Meg Dobson

Education & Training Opportunities

Medical Student Programs

Our clerkship provides students an opportunity to learn about the comprehensive diagnosis and management of patients with common undifferentiated problems, as well as provisions of chronic disease management.

Fellowships

Our evidence-based approach to teaching creates an environment for learning the foundations of family medicine while developing the intellectual skills to critically evaluate and incorporate new information.

Family Medicine Residency

Our residency program is rooted in the academic advantages of a university-based training with community-based care through our continuity clinics and rotations at Chelsea Hospital.

CME Opportunities

We provide high quality continuing medical education (CME) opportunities for primary care physicians and a variety of healthcare professionals to advance their knowledge and skills.

Life in Ann Arbor | Michigan Medicine

See why our trainees think Ann Arbor is the perfect place to explore your interests and find balance while you study and work at Michigan Medicine.

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Our Community

Feel at home in Michigan. Explore what it’s like to live, learn and grow in Ann Arbor among a diverse and supportive network of leaders in family medicine.

Meet our community
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MFamily Forum

Join MFamily Forum for a 30-minute, monthly Zoom discussion for medical school, residency, and fellowship alumni to stay in touch, network, and share knowledge. We feature relevant topics for clinicians, researchers, and educators in Family Medicine, led by peer Family Medicine alumni of our residency and fellowship programs.

Sessions are held on the third Thursday of each month at 12:15 p.m. (ET).

Contact us for more information about MFamily

Leadership

See all Family Medicine faculty Meg Dobson

Margaret L Dobson

Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Associate Chair
Department of Family Medicine
Medical School
Jean Wong

Jean H Wong

Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Program Director and Residency Director
Family Medicine
Medical School
Beth Jones

Elizabeth K Jones

Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine
Program Associate, Family Medicine, Medical School

Featured News & Stories

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2026 MDisability summer interns, which include individuals of varying races and sexes.
Department News

MDisability and CDHW interns present their final research presentations

Five MDisability and Center for Disability Health & Wellness 2026 Summer interns completed nine weeks of study on how to conduct research in disability health topics. The interns presented their findings during the July 28, 2026, research meeting in the Department of Family Medicine.
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Health Lab

What’s the latest on 7-OH and kratom availability and addiction care?

The United States Drug Enforcement Agency has extended public comment on proposed temporary rescheduling of 7-OH and has rescheduled three other synthetic opioids, effectively removing them the market, leaving natural leaf kratom available amid a shortage of addiction treatment providers.
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Health Lab

Nicotine pouches: Youth survey shows opportunity for prevention

For nicotine pouches, a youth survey shows opportunity for prevention.
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Department News

Family Medicine researcher Brandie Bentley, PhD, MSW, receives national and internal funding to improve maternal health

Assistant Professor Brandie Bentley, Ph.D. of Family Medicine receives national and internal funding focused on improving perinatal care and outcomes for women with disabilities.
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Department News

MYHealth team publishes findings about positive effects of MYHealth youth research program

MYHealth program researchers publish findings about positive effects of the virtual youth research program, noting that those who participate feel a sense of belonging and encouragement to pursue STEM careers.
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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.