University of Wisconsin–Madison
James Bigham, MD, MPH, FAAFP

James Bigham, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Clinical Professor

James Bigham, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Education

  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – MD
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison Family Medicine Residency
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – MPH

Bio

James Bigham, MD, MPH, FAAFP (he/him/his) is a Clinical Associate Professor. He is a member of the UW Health Immunization Program & Planning Committee and served as the American Academy of Family Physicians Vaccine Science Fellow from 2022-2023, focusing on exploring best practices for addressing vaccine hesitancy during clinical encounters. Bigham is also actively engaged in firearm injury prevention screening and counseling and co-created a hands-on learning experience for health care professionals called Lock, Stock, and Barrel.

Awards and Honors

  • Gold Humanism Honor Society Faculty Inductee
  • Jeff Patterson-Mary Doherty Award for Activism
  • 2024 Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians Family Physician of the Year
  • 2026 University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Dean’s Teaching Award
  • 2026 University of Wisconsin Physician Assistant Program Lecturer of the Year