University of Washington Family Medicine

Last week, we learned of the passing of Dr. John Geyman. Dr. Geyman was a the second chair of the UW Department of Family Medicine and was a true pioneer for the specialty. Please take a moment read about him and join us in celebrating his legacy:

Dr. John Geyman, family medicine pioneer, remembered - UW Medicine | Newsroom News and information for journalists

Our June edition of the DFM newsletter is hot off the virtual presses. Get caught up with events, updates, media attention, awards, and more! https://mailchi.mp/familymedicine/dfm-jun-2026-newsletter-public

Congratulations to Dr. Joey Nelson on his latest publication in The New England Journal of Medicine highlighting the the Indian Health Pathway at UW. https://www.instagram.com/p/DYxqRK8iV89/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The authors of a new Perspective write about the Indian Health Pathway at the University of Washington School of Medicine, which aims to help bridge the health gap between Indigenous Americans and the broader U.S. population. Learn more in the Perspective “Advancing Indigenous Health Equity in Medical School Curricula,” part of the Efforts toward Equity series, by Joseph Nelson, MD, Millie Kennedy, JD, and Jason F. Deen, MD, from the University of Washington (@uofwa) and University of Washington School of Medicine, at NEJM.org (link in bio). #MedicalEducation #MedicalPractice

Congratulations to William Phillips, MD, MPH, Clinical Professor Emeritus, for receiving the 2026 STFM Research Paper of the Year Award for his paper, "Pathways to Primary Care: Charting Trajectories from Medical School Graduation Through Specialty Training" published in Health Affairs. This award will be presented at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Spring Conference in New Orleans today and the paper is available at no charge for a limited time.

Pathways To Primary Care: Charting Trajectories From Medical School Graduation Through Specialty Training | Health Affairs Journal Shortages of primary care physicians threaten access, quality, and equity in US health care. Policy solutions face disinformation about the complex patterns of physician training. This retrospective cohort study used American Medical Association Physician Masterfile and Historical Residency File dat...

📣 April 23rd is Husky Giving Day! 📣
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Family Planning and Maternal Health Help the Department of Family Medicine increase maternal health equity and expand telehealth medication abortion services in primary care.

Congratulations to Daytheon!

We’re excited to welcome our newest Board Members to the Washington State Board of Health!

Please join us in welcoming Ashley Mathews and Daytheon Sturges to the Board.

Ashley Mathews was appointed as the city-elected official member who serves on a local board of health. She currently serves on the Bainbridge Island City Council and brings experience from local government and public service.

Daytheon Sturges, PhD, MPAS, PA‑C, DFAAPA, MCHES®, was appointed as an individual experienced in health and sanitation. He is a family medicine clinician and brings extensive experience in public health, clinical care, and education.

We’re thrilled to have them join and look forward to the perspectives and leadership they’ll bring to the Board.

Learn more about our newest Board Members:
Ashley Mathews: https://sboh.wa.gov/news/state-board-health-welcomes-newest-member-ashley-mathews
Daytheon Sturges: https://sboh.wa.gov/bio/daytheon-sturges-phd-mpas-pa-c-dfaapa-mches

Get caught up with DFM! We’ve been busy this fall. Check out the latest edition of the newsletter to get updates from across the department and notes on upcoming events. https://mailchi.mp/familymedicine/dfm-dec-2025-newsletter-public

Welcome UWFMR class of 2028!

Welcome UWFMR class of 2028! We’re so excited to have you! Congrats to everyone who went through the match process this year

Clinicians to conduct 100th heart screening of area teens - UW Medicine | Newsroom In partnership with the Nick of Time Foundation, UW Medicine clinicians will conduct free heart screenings for students at Seattle’s Ballard High School on Wednesday, Jan. 8. It is the 100th such event sponsored by the Mill Creek-based foundation, which was formed in 2006 to raise awareness of s.....