University of Wisconsin–Madison

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DFMCH Celebrates 25th Anniversary of McGovern-Tracy Awards

The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the McGovern-Tracy Awards. Established in 2001, the awards honor Isabel McGovern Kerr and her family’s legacy as primary care physicians in Wisconsin, as well as Michele Tracy, a medical student whose commitment to service continues to inspire new generations …

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

What makes a good idea? That question set the tone for the 2025 Renner-Hansen Awards, which honored innovation and contributions to family medicine. Held in November at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, the event offered an opportunity to celebrate the Wisconsin Idea and the people whose work has made a lasting impact on the state and beyond. Department …

Honoring Community Service at the McGovern-Tracy and Student Scholars Reception

The UW Department of Family Medicine Community Health’s annual McGovern-Tracy and Student Scholars reception is more than a celebration of achievements. It honors the legacies of Michele Tracy, Isabel McGovern Kerr, and others whose lives have profoundly impacted the people of Wisconsin and beyond. The April 23, 2025, event at the Monona Terrace Convention Center …