The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) educates the primary care workforce of tomorrow through outstanding programs for medical students, residents, fellows and physician assistants.
Unfortunately, declining state support and the changing health care landscape make it increasingly difficult to provide learners with accessible, robust, community-based educational experiences.
With your gift, we can provide unique learning opportunities that encourage students to choose family medicine, support them throughout their education and prepare them for the career they seek.
Download information sheets on our education programs:
- Addiction Medicine (PDF)
- Medical Student Education (PDF)
To donate to our educational programs, please contact Jerome Garrett, MBA, FACHE, Chief Administrative Officer (email: jerome.garrett@fammed.wisc.edu).
Education Funds
Our education funds are listed below. Please also see our awards and scholarships page for other education-related giving opportunities.
Addiction Medicine Program Fund (#132580175)
This fund was established at the request of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health to support addiction medicine program activities, including but not limited to, research, outreach, therapeutics and education.
Rakel Integrative Health Support Fund (#112580097)
This Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) fund was established to support the UW Integrative Medicine program created by Dr. David Rakel, founder, and director of the program from 2001-2016.
This fund is established to provide discretionary funds to be used for current needs and to enhance, expand, and advance the overall mission of the DFMCH Osher Center for Integrative Health. Should the Osher Center cease to exist or move departments or colleges, this fund will be available as discretionary support for DFMCH.
The Osher Center seeks to advance Salutogenic Science through collaboration across many areas including therapies, processes, and innovations that facilitate health, healing, and resiliency within clinical, academic, and community settings. Salutogenesis is “the creation of health.”
The Osher Center for Integrative Health Director, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health and the Dean of the School of Medicine and Public Health have the authority to spend money from this fund for the funds stated purpose.
John H. Renner, MD, Wisconsin Idea Fund (#132583068)
This award recognizes a Wisconsin citizen or organization who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to family medicine and the health needs of the people of Wisconsin as envisioned by the late Dr. Renner, who chaired the DFMCH from 1973-1978.
Madison Area Family Medicine and Community Health Fund (#112581599)
This fund provides general financial support for the Madison area family medicine clinics, to be used at the discretion of the campus director (with oversight by the DFMCH).