Julie Blaszczak, MD, MEHP

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Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Lead of Department FDI 1.0
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Julie Blaszczak, MD, MEHP
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Clinical Assistant Professor
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  • About

    Julie Blaszczak, MD, MEHP (she/her/hers) is an Assistant Professor in the University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine. She received her medical school education and residency training at the University of Michigan and completed an Academic Fellowship at the University of Michigan while obtaining a Master of Education in the Health Professions from Johns Hopkins University. She practices outpatient, inpatient, and prenatal care and has an interest in LGBTQ+ health, more specifically gender-affirming care in the primary care setting. She also serves on the University of Michigan Medical School Admissions Executive Committee, leads the University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine's Faculty Development Institute, directs the Family Medicine Residency Prep Course, is a Principal Faculty in the University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine Residency Program, and is a Doctoring faculty at the University of Michigan Medical School.

    Qualifications

    • Fellow
      University of Michigan Medical School, Family Medicine, Ann Arbor, United States
      2019 - 2021
      Clinical Fellowship
    • Resident Physician
      University of Michigan Medical School, Family Medicine, Ann Arbor, United States
      2016 - 2019
      Residency
    • Co-Chief Resident Physician
      University of Michigan Medical School, Family Medicine, Ann Arbor, United States
      2015 - 2016
      Chief Resident
    • MEHP
      Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
      2019 - 2021
    • MD
      University of Michigan Medical School, 1301 Catherine Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, United States
      2012 - 2016
    • BS, Anthropology
      University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
      2008 - 2012

    Research Overview

    • Medical education and teaching
    • LGBTQIA+ health
    • Social and cultural aspects of health and illness

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      Transgender and gender diverse persons' sexually transmitted infection testing: a mixed methods study to understand primary care providers' training gaps and desires to promote sexual health equity.
      Lacombe-Duncan A, Mehta S, Kattari SK, O'Brien RP, Kluger H, Blaszczak J. BMC Health Serv Res, 2026 Jun 13; DOI:10.1186/s12913-026-14892-6
      PMID: 42288793
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Yes, You Can Use GenAI: Implementation and Evaluation of Use of GenAI during Residency Preparation Course
      Belakovskiy A, Jones E, Blaszczak J, Poling E, Kelley S. 2026 Jan 13;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Rheum2Learn: A Randomized Trial of Virtual vs Text-Based Rheumatology Modules
      Kilwalkar S, Desmarais J, Snyder E, Schroeder L, Meissner M, Rolle N, Donohue S, Bettendorf B, Khanna I, Kruzer K, Emejuaiwe N, Gad I, Leverenz D, George M, Makol A, Ernste F, Blaszczak J. 2025 Oct 12;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Combating Social Isolation and Fostering Queer Joy: The ‘Pairs with Pride’ National Program Creating Intergenerational LGBTQ+ Connections.
      Lerner E, Manocha S, Tong M, Lakhe S, Dullur M, Patel P, Townley G, Miller L, Blaszczak J. 2025 Sep 13;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Combating Social Isolation and Fostering Queer Joy: The ‘Pairs with Pride’ National Program Creating Intergenerational LGBTQ+ Connections.
      Lerner E, Manocha S, Tong M, Lakhe S, Dullur M, Patel P, Townley G, Miller L, Blaszczak J. 2025 Sep 13;
    • Journal Article
      Review of venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk, evaluation, and treatment in individuals on estrogen-based gender-affirming hormone therapy.
      Schachter H, Blaszczak J, Barnes GD. Vasc Med, 2025 Aug; 30 (4): 488 - 498. DOI:10.1177/1358863X251334141
      PMID: 40366074
    • Presentation
      Gender-affirming Care in Internal Medicine
      Blaszczak J, Rada R. 2025 Aug 12;
    • Presentation
      Gender-affirming Primary Care
      Blaszczak J. 2025 Aug 12;

    Featured News & Stories

    Department News

    Celebrating Faculty Promotions

    Celebrating faculty promotions in the Department of Family Medicine
    A person stands in front of a research poster about mental healthcare utilization for kink-identified patients, featuring survey results and graphs on reasons for non-disclosure to healthcare providers. The person wears a green sweater and a conference lanyard with a badge.
    Dose of Reality

    From Fear to Fighting for Change: My Journey in Sexual Health Education (So Far)

    University of Michigan medical student Reni Forer discusses her journey in sexual health education, from learning as a student to applying her interest to residency.
    Department News

    U-M researchers make strong showing at Michigan Family Medicine Research Day

    The Department of Family Medicine, as well as students from the Medical School, showed strong presentation at the 46th Annual Michigan Family Medicine Research Day, held this year at Wayne State University.
    Julie on a hiking trip posing by a waterfall
    Points of Blue

    Julie Blaszczak, MD, MEHP: Caring for community

    Julie Blaszczak is Assistant Professor in the University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine.