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Department of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health
Community Health | Innovative Approaches | Collaborative Research
We share a commitment to the creation of an enriching and supportive academic environment in which students pursue excellence in medical education.
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Department Head, Peter M. Nalin, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAFP
Our department seeks to improve health outcomes and healthcare access in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities through medical student education and community-engaged translational research.
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