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Family Medicine: Past and current department chairs.

Our Vision

The vision of the UW Department of Family Medicine is to improve the health of the people of Wisconsin and the nation through leadership in family medicine education, clinical practice, research and community service.

Mission

To fulfill this vision, we will:

  • Develop and maintain exemplary family medicine educational programs for medical students, resident physicians, physician assistants, other allied health professionals, faculty and practicing physicians that train healthcare providers for Wisconsin.

  • Provide comprehensive, high quality, cost effective and humanistic healthcare in our family medicine clinical education centers through interdisciplinary cooperation.

  • Promote the discovery and dissemination of knowledge important to teaching, clinical practice and the organization of healthcare.

  • Work in partnership with individuals, community organizations and governments to address unmet primary care needs through education, community service and contributions to innovation and change in healthcare delivery systems.

  • Provide a nurturing educational and work environment where creativity is encouraged and diversity is respected.