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PROTEA Receives STFM Innovative Program Award

January 15, 2026

UW’s PROTEA addiction medicine program received the 2026 STFM Innovative Program Award for its impact on family medicine education nationwide overall.
Dr. Randy Brown Begins New Role as Vice Chair for Research

January 8, 2026

Dr. Randy Brown begins his role as UW Family Medicine’s vice chair for research, bringing 24 years of addiction medicine and clinical trial expertise.
Jill Costello to Serve on STFM Steering Committee

January 5, 2026

UW’s Jill Costello, BA, joins the STFM Medical Student Education Collaborative Steering Committee, the first program manager invited to the committee.
Get to Know the New Faces of DFMCH

December 22, 2025

Meet the 33 new residents and fellows who joined UW Family Medicine and Community Health this year, bringing fresh energy to training programs statewide.
A Decade of Progress: DFMCH’s Commitment to Community Health

December 12, 2025

Celebrating 10 years of community health, DFMCH advances partnerships, research, and outreach to improve health across Wisconsin communities.
Honoring Innovation, Legacy, and Community at the 2025 Renner-Hansen Awards

December 2, 2025

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. Christopher Nicholas: A Leader in Psychedelic Medicine

November 13, 2025

UW Family Medicine researcher Christopher Nicholas, PhD, is redefining trauma and addiction care as a leading voice in psychedelic medicine research today.
Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar Featured in American Family Physician’s 75th Anniversary Video Series

November 7, 2025

UW’s Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH, was featured in American Family Physician’s 75th anniversary video series discussing harm reduction in primary care.
Opioid Prevention and Treatment Grant Awarded

November 4, 2025

A $1.6 million CDC grant funds a UW-led Wisconsin Opioid Prevention and Treatment Research Network, with DFMCH faculty serving as co-principal investigators.
RHET Recognized as Featured Program for Producing Rural Physicians

October 30, 2025

UW’s Rural Health Equity Track was named a Featured Program for producing rural physicians, with over 35% of graduates entering rural practice statewide.