Category: Department

Honoring Innovation, Legacy, and Community at the 2025 Renner-Hansen Awards

The 2025 Renner-Hansen Awards honored innovation in family medicine and remembered founder Dr. Marc Hansen's lasting impact on the UW department and state.

Dr. Valerie Gilchrist Receives National Recognition for Transformative Leadership in Family Medicine

Dr. Valerie Gilchrist received the AAFP Award for Distinguished Service after 12 years leading transformative initiatives as UW Family Medicine chair.

Empowering Faculty at Every Stage: DFMCH Launches Development and Promotions Office

UW Family Medicine launches its Office of Faculty Development and Promotions, led by Dr. Sarina Schrager, to centralize career support for all faculty.

DFMCH Physician Assistant Karen Wendler Nears Goal of Running a Marathon in All 50 States

UW physician assistant Karen Wendler nears her goal of running a marathon in all 50 states after a 34-year career caring for family medicine patients.

Remembering Dr. Marc Hansen: A Pioneer in Family Medicine

Remembering Dr. Marc Hansen, founder of UW Family Medicine and Community Health, whose advocacy built one of the nation's first 15 residency programs.

A Night of Recognition and Inspiration at the Renner-Hansen Awards

The 2024 Renner-Hansen Awards Dinner celebrated UW Family Medicine excellence, honoring junior faculty and Wisconsin Idea contributions to the field statewide.

Kjersti Knox, MD: Dean’s Teaching Award Highlights a Career of Service

UW's Kjersti Knox, MD, received a Dean's Teaching Award for her contributions to medical student education and the TRIUMPH program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.