University of Utah, Department of Family Medicine & Public Health

05/15/2026

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

05/04/2026

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

04/28/2026

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.

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

04/10/2026

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

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.

03/27/2026

🎉 Match 2026 results 🎉

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!

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.

03/26/2026

On behalf of all of our Family Medicine residents, thank you for your support during U Giving Days! ❤️

Your generosity helps us create meaningful wellness programs that give our residents space to recharge during one of the most challenging times in their careers.

Missed U Giving Days? There’s still time to make an impact! Give through March 27: https://www.givecampus.com/s/9shgvg

03/25/2026

We are excited to share that we have surpassed our donor goal! Thank you to all the donors who made a gift to support our Family Medicine residents.

U Giving Days is not over yet! You can still give today until 11:59 pm: givecampus.com/s/2l8rvz

03/25/2026

Our Family Medicine residents dedicate their lives to caring for patients, families, and communities while navigating long hours and rigorous training. Often, they put their own well-being aside.

You can help support our residents during this demanding stage of their physician journey!

A gift to the Family Medicine Residency Program provides resources that allow our residents to rest, reconnect, and recharge so they can continue becoming the compassionate, resilient physicians our communities rely on.

❤️ Give today: https://www.givecampus.com/s/g4omzb

03/24/2026

Happy U Giving Days! ❤️ Residents like Dr. Lauren Pham show up every day for their patients—your gift helps show up for them.

Support resident wellness, prevent burnout, and strengthen the future of Family Medicine. Give today: givecampus.com/s/ceeacy

03/24/2026

Residency is one of the most challenging stages in a physician’s journey, which is why resident wellness is essential to the strength of our Family Medicine Residency Program. 🩺

With your support, we can help our residents maintain their well-being as they care for patients and communities across Utah. Your gift provides wellness activities, resources, and opportunities that protect our residents from burnout and strengthen the future of Family Medicine. ❤️

During U Giving Days, our goal is to reach 25 donors in support of our residents! Make a gift today: https://www.givecampus.com/s/r2vedv