UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health

A screengrab of Dr. Sarina Schrager presenting with a slide that reads, "Endometriosis Update; Sarina Schrager, MD, MS."

Dr. Sarina Schrager is sharing wisdom in her Women's Health Wednesday series, produced for Vumedi. Today she's talking about endometriosis and early diagnosis, reducing years of delay in treatment.
You can find her videos on Vumedi as well as the DFMCH YouTube page here: youtu.be/WOTZ7j8hKZM

A graphic features headshots of Milap Dubal and Ken Noguchi and reads, "Make the most of your clinical AI tools; DFMCH Faculty Development Day; April 17, 2026 8am-4pm; UW Pyle Center; Learn from colleagues Milap and Ken how to integrate artificial intelligence into your clinical practice."

It's never too early to register for Faculty Development Day! This year our speaker line-up includes a presentation by Milap Dubal, MD and Ken Noguchi, MD, PhD about utilizing AI tools in a clinical setting. Register and find more details here: www.fammed.wisc.edu/events/

Dr. Briana Krewson and Dr. Karina Atwell dressed in white coats, smiling together in an examination room.

Dr. Briana Krewson is our first resident completing a pathway in lifestyle medicine, a specialty that emphasizes doctor-supported behavioral changes to improve health. . Read more about Dr. Krewson's lifestyle medicine journey along with her mentor, Dr. Karina Atwell: buff.ly/XeYNLsB

A headshot of Jennifer Lochner, MD, ADFM LEADS Fellow.

Jennifer Lochner, MD has been selected as a Leadership Education for Academic Development and Success (LEADS) fellow with @assndeptsfammed.bsky.social . , Dr. Lochner! www.fammed.wisc.edu/jennifer-loc...

A graphic reads "We're hiring" over a black and white group photo of the DFMCH financial team.

The DFMCH financial team is looking for a post-award accountant to work with research teams on financial management, budgeting and compliance. Find a full job description and apply here: jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/post-aw...

The cover of Annals of Family Medicine featuring a table of contents.

An essay authored by Elizabeth Fleming, MD, Magnolia Larson, DO, and SMPH medical student Nyla Mathis has been published in @annfammed.bsky.social. The essay argues medical trainees should be taught to write notes that are patient-centered and mindful of bias. buff.ly/6SjXFUY

The cover of the Annals of Family Medicine featuring a table of contents.

@annfammed.bsky.social has published a study coauthored by DFMCH members examining how different types of support for clinics affected opioid prescribing and overall costs. Read more about the article here: www.fammed.wisc.edu/dfmch-resear...

A graphic features a headshot of Joel Gordon, MD next to text that reads "healthleaders shorts."

Dr. Joel Gordon joined HealthLeaders Shorts to talk about the promise AI ambient listening tools have shown in UW Health research. Watch his short clip here: www.healthleadersmedia.com/cmo/hl-short...

A headshot of Dr. Randy Brown, MD, PhD, Vice Chair for Research.

Congratulations to Dr. Randy Brown for stepping into a new position as Vice Chair for Research, bringing 24 years of clinical, teaching and research experience to the role. Read more about Dr. Brown's work and future aspirations: buff.ly/0pmmlzo

Dr. Jeff Huebner was selected as a Milbank Fellow– a program that fosters connections and growth amongst state health policy leaders. Congratulations, Dr. Huebner! www.fammed.wisc.edu/jeff-huebner...

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A group photo of the 2025 incoming class of residents.

We welcomed 33 new learners in 2025, with 22 residents and 11 fellows joining the DFMCH community. We're thrilled to have them, and now you can get to know them all here: www.fammed.wisc.edu/get-to-know-...

Dr. James Bigham sits in a clinic exam room and speaks to a journalist.

Only 28% of people in Wisconsin have received their flu shot this year, which Dr. James Bigham says could lead to a higher rate of infection and greater symptoms for those who become sick. Read more about what Dr. Bigham had to say about this new strain of flu: www.wkow.com/news/with-ne...

The numbers 2025 hanging from a clothes line.

You may have seen some of our 2025 highlights this past week, check out our DFMCH year in review featuring the full list of our top ten news stories from an eventful 2025! Here's to making 2026 another meaningful year of transforming health care for all: www.fammed.wisc.edu/2025-in-revi...

A headshot of Dr. Marc Hansen, Founder of the UW Department of Family Medicine and Community Health.

In 2025 we lost a visionary leader and pioneer in the field of family medicine, Dr. Marc Hansen. It is thanks to Dr. Hansen's advocacy that the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health exists today. Join us in remembering Dr. Hansen: www.fammed.wisc.edu/remembering-...

Dr. James Bigham addresses a classroom of health care professionals during a firearm injury prevention session.

In 2025 Dr. James Bigham commemorated the two-year milestone of his firearm injury prevention course at Max Creek Outdoors, aimed at fostering cultural competency amongst health care professionals in clinical firearm safety discussions. buff.ly/MHm1xgV

Our colleagues made waves this year, and we celebrated many of them: 10 faculty members received promotions, our new Vice Chair for Community Health, Dr. Dejun Su, joined us, as well as our student scholars who received awards at the McGovern-Tracy dinner. buff.ly/1ah7Hbv

A headshot of Earlise Ward, PhD, MS.

Earlise Ward, PhD, MS has been named one of Wisconsin's most influential black leaders in 2025 by Madison 365. Dr. Ward was recognized for her leadership roles in the Cancer Health Disparities Initiative and T32 Primary Care Research Postdoctoral Fellowship. Congratulations, Dr. Ward!

The podcast logo for "Team-Based Care: A podcast for the interprofessional healthcare team."

Dr. James Bigham joined the Team-Based Care podcast to discuss his work in firearm injury prevention and firearm safety discussions in a clinical setting. Listen to what he had to say here: open.spotify.com/episode/4QZG...

An image of a man wrapped in a blanket sitting next to a tray with tissues, medicine and water.

Looking for ways to avoid catching a cold this holiday season? Dr. Bruce Barrett says, "Being healthy is the main way to avoid infection, and reduce the severity and duration of illness when you do get sick." Read his specific recommendations in this Bloomberg article: buff.ly/Z9sBvVI

A screengrab of Dr. Robert Freidel on Fox 6 News.

A new study has shown that amongst 12 year old children, those with a smartphone were more likely to develop depression, obesity and sleeping troubles. Dr. Bob Friedel joined Fox6 News to talk about this and other health issues: buff.ly/uOkvFpa

OCH staff pose with community health workers.

This year we mark a decade of service for our Office of Community Health. Since 2015 our OCH team has been engaging in outreach and building partnerships to further the health of our communities. www.fammed.wisc.edu/a-decade-of-...

Headshots of Sarina Schrager, Andrew Quanbeck, Randy Brown and Wendy Slutske.

DFMCH has ranked seventh nationally in the 2024 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings. Four of our faculty ranked as principal investigators: Sarina Schrager, MD, MS; Andrew Quanbeck, PhD; Wendy Slutske, PhD; and Randy Brown , MD, PhD, DFASAM. www.fammed.wisc.edu/dfmch-ranked...

A gloved clinician administers a vaccination into the thigh of an infant.

After the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices changed guidance for newborn hepatitis B vaccinations last week, Dr. Jonathan Temte spoke to Wisconsin Public Radio about the effect it may have on families and public health. www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...

The WAFP has awarded Lee Dresang, MD the Family Physician of the Year award for his leadership in advancing family medicine and his expertise in women's health, pregnancy, newborn care and managing obstetrical emergencies. Congratulations, Dr. Dresang!! Read more about his career: buff.ly/AKsVVxV

Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from WAFP for his impact on the field of family medicine through advancing public health, training family physicians, and exploring disease prevention and control. Congratulations, Dr. Temte!
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Tom Hartjes, MD accepts a plaque from an award presenter for his Katcher-Schlach award.

Dr. Tom Hartjes received a Katcher-Schlach award after being nominated by students from the MEDiC clinic program for his compassion for patients and dedication to teaching. Congratulations, Dr. Hartjes! www.fammed.wisc.edu/tom-hartjes-...

A headshot of Sarina Schrager, MD, MS.

DFMCH faculty member Sarina Schrager, MD, MS will be awarded the Advancing Faculty in Medicine and Science Award by the UW SMPH Group on Women in Medicine and Science for her scholarship and advocacy work in advancing faculty in medicine and science. Congratulations, Dr. Schrager!
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Headshots of Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar and Dr. Jill Denson

A Wisconsin Opioid Prevention and Treatment Research Network will be established after the CDC awarded a $1.6 million grant to a multidisciplinary research team lead by co-primary investigators Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH and Jill Denson, PhD, MSW, APSW. buff.ly/AOwvKoc

A headshot of Joel Gordon, MD

Dr. Joel Gordon spoke with Becker's Health IT about the UW Health adoption of the Abridge platform for AI ambient listening. Read what he had to say in the full article here: www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-i...

A graphic reads "integrative health grand rounds, Integrative approaches to inflammatory bowel disease, Ravi Hirekatur, MD, Michael Williams, MD, Lucas Fass, MD, November 5" over an image of a stethoscope and the Osher Center for Integrative Health logo

Join us tomorrow for the Osher Center's Integrative Health Grand Rounds presentation, "Integrative Approaches to Inflammatory Bowel Disease." Find presenter information and a link to join: www.fammed.wisc.edu/integrative/...