University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
A clinical trial publication authored by Andrew Quanbeck, PhD, and others from the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is featured throughout July 2026 on JAMA+ Trials. The publication, “Strategies to Deimplement Opioid Prescribing in Primary Care,” was selected for illustrating the theme of “Deescalation, Discontinuation, and Deimplementation Trials: Evaluating Whether and How …
After 15 years of leadership, Dr. Paul Hunter has stepped down as director of the Acting Ambulatory Internship (AAI), marking not only the end of his tenure but also a turning point for the program itself. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has announced that it will sunset the AAI as …
The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) was named a 2026 American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Program of Excellence for the fifth consecutive year. Some points of pride for the 2026 academic year include: FMIG is a student-run organization that is supported by the UW Department of Family …
Five University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health faculty have been elected to serve on University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health committees. The Education Policy and Curriculum Committee serves as an independent body to provide oversight and governance for the undergraduate medical education program. The Medical School Admissions Committee’s mission is to …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Physician Assistant Program selected James Bigham, MD, MPH, as their 2026 Lecturer of the Year. Bigham was nominated and selected by “an overwhelming majority” of the physician assistant program student body. He was recognized at the program’s White Coat Ceremony on June 12, 2026. Bigham feels that the award reflects the emphasis …
Two University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health faculty have been honored with awards from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Mark Beamsley, MD, was recognized for exemplary teaching and Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD, for lifetime achievement. The Exemplary Teaching Award for Medical Education acknowledges exemplary teaching skills, outstanding education program …
Alex Rinehart, BA, an administrative assistant in the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, has been recognized on the 2026 University Staff Recognition Awards Roll of Honor. Rinehart’s nomination noted that they are “the kind of colleague whose impact is felt not only in the work they complete, but in the way …
Vinny Minichiello, MD, ABOIM, was selected as the 2026 Emerging Leader in Integrative Medicine & Whole Health by the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health. This award, supported by the Dr. Melinda Ring Future Leaders in Integrative Medicine Fund, recognizes early-career clinicians and/or educators advancing integrative medicine and whole health within academic health centers and health …
Work by Miena Hall, MD, is featured in PLOS One. The paper, “Building Breastfeeding Knowledgeable Health Systems: Focus Groups with Physician Leaders,” explores barriers and facilitators to breastfeeding support in health systems. Recommended strategies for system-wide improvements include creating breastfeeding medicine divisions, coordinating lactation services, improving staff training and support for lactating employees, and increasing public awareness. …
James Bigham, MD, MPH, FAAFP is a 2026 recipient of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Dean’s Teaching Award. The award honors outstanding contributions in student education in medical school programs. Bigham was recognized for making substantial contributions to medical student education as a small group facilitator and clinical preceptor and being known for …