Department of Family Medicine and Community Health News Search

What can be done to help Hmong community members who live with diabetes manage their disease more effectively? That has been the question for University of Minnesota Associate Professor Katherine...

Phoebe Smith, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program and clinician at M Health Fairview Clinic – Smiley's. She moved to...

On Friday, March 20, 2026, the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health proudly welcomed its latest class of new residents across nine University of Minnesota family medicine residency...

One of the most important aspects of family medicine residency training in the University of Minnesota Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is learning and practicing advocacy skills....

Did you know that family medicine as a discipline offers a wide variety of experiences and opportunities? Caring for patients—and even entire families—throughout their lifetimes brings with it a joy...

Amanuel Nigatu is a second-year physical therapy student at the University of Minnesota and a Minneapolis native. Rooted in his East African heritage, he is committed to expanding awareness and...

Dr. Ramsey is an assistant professor with the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health working with North Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program. In this interview, he discusses aspects...

In this interview, Dr. Knutson explains the vital role of the pharmacist in primary care and their importance within a multidisciplinary care team.

Cardiovascular health begins long before adulthood. Yet much of the research and clinical focus has centered on adult disease management rather than early prevention. This study, led by Junia N. de...

Jennifer Budd, DO, has been faculty in the University of Minnesota St. John's Hospital Family Medicine Residency since 2016. She is the current medical director at M Health Fairview Clinic - Phalen...

Sumaiyya Mohiuddin, MBBS, is a first-year resident at Willmar Rural Family Medicine Residency Program. Having attended medical school at Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India, Dr....

Two of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health's established residency programs, CentraCare St. Cloud Family Medicine Residency Program and Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program,...

For Ida Tchuisseu Fonkoue, MD, PhD, MSCR, her research on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in her Neurobiology of Emotion, Sleep and Trauma (NEST) lab stems...

In the pursuit of excellence in family medicine, few individuals exemplify the ideals of JEDI as profoundly as recent North Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program graduate Dr. Adjoa Kusi-Appiah....

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) supports what is called the IMPACT (Individuals Making Positive Accelerated Change Together) Award, which recognizes departments, committees,...

Dr. Christine Harb is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota’s UMMC Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Harb stands out as a remarkable advocate for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and...

Third-year Woodwinds Hospital Family Medicine resident Michael A. Schroeder-Toya, MD, JD, is a native of New Mexico who attended the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus. After...

In July, faculty, residents, and staff wrapped up the 2024-2025 academic year at their annual picnic. This yearly event was special for another reason, too: It marked the official 50th anniversary of...

Mark Berg, MD, is faculty at the University of Minnesota Woodwinds Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. Prior to joining M Physicians in 2016, he spent 18 years delivering babies, rounding at...

In this interview, Dr. Rosenstein discusses what he enjoys most about geriatrics as a specialty, how the field has evolved over time, and his plans for the future.