University of Utah, Department of Family Medicine & Public Health

Congratulations to Dr. Saskia Spiess on receiving the 2026 Early Career Teaching Award from the University of Utah!

We are proud to have her on our team and grateful for her dedication to teaching and mentoring our family medicine residents and medical students.

Read the full story: https://medicine.utah.edu/dfpm/news/2026/03/saskia-spiess-receives-university-of-utahs-2026-early-career-teaching-award

Congratulations to the Division of Public Health's Class of 2026! 🎓

This year's 36 graduates were joined by faculty, staff, family, and friends to celebrate completing their degree programs and pledge their dedication to shaping the future of public health.

Read the full story: https://medicine.utah.edu/dfpm/news/2026/04/division-of-public-health-celebrates-class-of-2026

The Department of Family Medicine & Public Health hosted its 8th Annual Education, Research, and Community Engagement Poster Summit, bringing students, clinicians, and faculty together to showcase their research and build connections.

FMPH Poster Summit Showcases Health Research The Department of Family Medicine & Public Health hosted its 8th Annual Education, Research, and Community Engagement Poster Summit on April 15, 2026.

Congratulations to Dr. Katie Fortenberry on receiving the 2026 Excellence in Education Award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine!

The award honors individuals who have made meaningful contributions to advancing family medicine education. Dr. Fortenberry was recognized for her innovative teaching methods, dedicated mentorship, and impactful research.

https://medicine.utah.edu/dfpm/news/2026/01/katie-fortenberry-honored-2026-stfm-excellence-education-award

Katie Fortenberry Honored with 2026 STFM Excellence in Education Award Family Medicine Residency Associate Program Director Katherine (Katie) Fortenberry, PhD, has been selected to receive the 2026 Excellence in Education Award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.

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We are thrilled to introduce the 10 new interns joining our Family Medicine Residency's Class of 2029. We look forward to welcoming them to the Wasatch Front and seeing them grow into the next generation of family medicine leaders.

Congratulations and welcome to The University of Utah's Department of Family Medicine and Public Health!

Family Medicine Residency Announces Class of 2029 This year, the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health is proud to welcome 10 outstanding interns to its Family Medicine Residency Program as the Class of 2029.