Better health for people and communities
The Department of Family Medicine in the College of Human Medicine plays a critical role in addressing the challenges of achieving cost-effective, high-quality, and stakeholder-engaged healthcare throughout Michigan and beyond. Family Medicine, the foundation of primary and preventive care, does this by addressing environmental, psychosocial, and socioeconomic challenges to health. Family Medicine
Dr. Julie Phillips spent her weekend on the labor and delivery floor at Sparrow Hospital. In our latest FM Minute, she shares why she continues to prioritize maternity care as a Department Chair, and why we need more family docs stepping up to address the provider shortage in Michigan.
As a valued member of our Residency Network, the Corewell Health/Michigan State University Family Medicine Residency takes the spotlight in today's Family Medicine Minute to highlight the unique benefits of their program for incoming residents. Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
In today's Family Medicine Minute, Drs. Fiel Cunningham and Chelsea Pote share their passion for street medicine and discuss why they find it so rewarding.
07/30/2026
Join us for the inaugural Michigan State University Pain Consortium Roundtable: How Is Pain Measured from Molecular, Livestock, and Human Perspectives?
This interdisciplinary discussion will bring together experts from molecular biology, veterinary medicine, and human medicine to explore complementary approaches to understanding and measuring pain. Whether your research focuses on basic science, animal health, or clinical medicine, this event offers an opportunity to connect across disciplines and spark new collaborations.
This free event will occur on August 27th, 2026 from 12:00PM-1:30PM EST. Register for free here to receive the Zoom link: https://pears.io/events/msuext/9068/
Now let's hear directly from program alum Dr. Victoria Lynn Garza on the value of our Breastfeeding and Lactation Elective.
Applications for 3rd and 4th-year medical students are open now through August 7. Apply today! Sparrow/MSU Family Medicine Residency
Hear directly from Dr. Katrina Weirauch about what to expect in the Department of Family Medicine's Breastfeeding and Lactation Elective. If you are a 3rd or 4th-year medical student, be sure to get your application in by the August 7th deadline. Sparrow/MSU Family Medicine Residency
Dr. Scott Ross, a valued member of our Residency Network, shares his insights into the MyMichigan Health Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program across its Midland and Alpena locations.
We are incredibly proud of our long-term partnership with the Midland Regional Campus! They have been a fantastic member of our Family Medicine Residency Network, and we are excited to see what the future holds for us together.
07/15/2026
Our very own Dr. Omayma Alshaarwy's fantastic research is featured on the Michigan State University homepage!
Dr. Natalie Delemeester chose family medicine because she values being the central provider for her patients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care without being handed off. Sparrow/MSU Family Medicine Residency
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