KU School of Medicine-Wichita Department of Family & Community Medicine

09/04/2026

Look who put on a tie and joined us! 👔
Dr. Rick Kellerman, professor emeritus, made a special appearance at the recent Health Care Hero awards dinner, and we were so glad to have him there!

Those who know Dr. Kellerman know he always has a story, a lesson, and usually a good laugh. What's your favorite Kellerman line, story, or piece of advice? Share it in the comments!👇

09/02/2026

We had a great evening celebrating Dr. Rohrberg’s well deserved Health Care Hero award! Wichita Business Journal

08/30/2026

🎉 Welcome, Dr. Stacy Dashiell, to the KU School of Medicine-Wichita Department of Family & Community Medicine! Dr. Dashiell joins the KUSM-W Family Medicine Residency Program at Wesley as faculty, bringing extensive experience in full-spectrum family medicine, medical education, and physician leadership. We're excited to have her on our team!

08/26/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Brianna Dutton, a fourth-year medical student at KU School of Medicine-Wichita, on being selected as a 2027 STFM Foundation Student Scholarship recipient!

This scholarship will support Brianna’s attendance at the 2027 Conference on Medical Student Education. While there, she will have the opportunity to present her research poster and connect with educators and medical students from across the country.

We’re proud to celebrate this accomplishment and all of Brianna’s hard work! 👏

08/22/2026

We’re proud to support JayDoc Community Clinic, a student-led clinic powered by countless dedicated medical students. Our Family Medicine physicians and residents are also proud to volunteer alongside them and support their mission of caring for our community. Come out and support JayDoc with us at the Pickleball Tournament! 🏓💙

SAVE THE DATE! Our annual Pickleball Tournament will take place on Saturday, November 7th at 2:00pm. More information regarding sign ups, raffles, etc will be coming soon!

08/19/2026

We’re proud to see our KU School of Medicine-Wichita students learning and growing in rural communities across Kansas.

Help us give our newest medical student a warm Wilson welcome!

Meet Sophia Mazzetti, a third-year medical student from the KU School of Medicine–Wichita who is spending the next several weeks learning alongside our providers here at Wilson Medical Center and Neodesha Family Medicine.

Sophia earned her undergraduate degree in Molecular Bioscience and a Master's Degree in Public Health from KU. During medical school, she's dedicated her time to educational outreach for high school students interested in medicine and caring for patients through KU's free JayDoc Clinic.

Now, she's experiencing the heart of rural healthcare right here in Wilson County.

Working alongside Dr. Miranda McKellar, Dr. Brad Barrett, and other clinic staff, Sophia is gaining firsthand experience in the relationships, teamwork, and hands-on learning that make rural medicine so rewarding. She is excited to learn from the compassionate professionals who have made Wilson Medical Center a trusted resource for families across Southeast Kansas.

❤️ Let's show Sophia what makes Wilson County so special! Drop a welcome in the comments. We are excited for her to experience the warmth and kindness that define rural Southeast Kansas.

08/12/2026

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We're pleased to share our Family Med Interest Group-Wichita has earned national recognition from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) for the seventh year in a row, while fourth-year medical student Taylor Adwell and family medicine resident physician Rebekah McAdam, M.D., were both announced as recipients of 2026 Kansas Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Awards.

At KU School of Medicine-Wichita, FMIG hosts Doc for a Day, which started in 2001 and is now a biannual event inspiring local middle school, high school and premedical students to pursue a career in medicine.

FMIG also leads a Dark V***r program during which medical students give presentations on the effects and dangers of va**ng. During the 2025-2026 academic year, 26 KU medical students volunteered their time to give 48 presentations to 2,096 elementary and middle school students in the Wichita area.

Read the full story: bit.ly/familymedawards

📷: 2025 Doc for a Day at KU School of Medicine-Wichita

08/05/2026

Eight residents. Eight babies. ❤️👶

During the 2025–2026 academic year, 8 of our 16 Smoky Hill Family Medicine residents welcomed a new baby!

Congratulations to these wonderful families on their newest additions.

Future Family Medicine residents? We'll see you in about 25 years! 👶🩺

07/29/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Patrick Allen, faculty physician at KU School of Medicine-Wichita Family Medicine at Ascension Via Christi, on helping advance important legislation in Kansas! We're proud to see his advocacy making a meaningful impact on patient care and public health. 👏

MSSC’s latest newsletter highlights how member Patrick Allen, MD, with KU School of Medicine-Wichita was instrumental in passing legislation in Topeka. Dr. Allen championed a bill this year on expedited partner therapy, which involves the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Though the issue had languished in previous years, Allen’s advocacy, and the backing of key lawmakers, helped the bill pass unanimously in the Kansas Senate and become law.

07/27/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Tessa Rohrberg on being named a 2026 Wichita Business Journal Health Care Heroes Honoree! This well-deserved recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to health care, medical education, and our community. We are proud to have her as part of the Department of Family & Community Medicine. 👏

Announcing the Wichita Business Journal's 2026 Healthcare Heroes >> See the full article below ⬇️