Education News
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Match Day Brings New Class to DFMCH
Sixteen medical students matched into UW Family Medicine’s Madison Residency Program on Match Day 2026, filling every available position once again this year.
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Dr. Lee Dresang Selected as WAFP Physician of the Year
UW’s Dr. Lee Dresang was named 2026 WAFP Family Physician of the Year for his commitment to maternal care, rural health, and training future physicians.
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New Faculty Leaders in Addiction Medicine
UW’s Addiction Medicine Fellowship welcomes Kelly Eagen, MD, as program director and David Leinweber, MD, as associate program director this past January.
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Get to Know the New Faces of DFMCH
Meet the 33 new residents and fellows who joined UW Family Medicine and Community Health this year, bringing fresh energy to training programs statewide.
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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.
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RHET Recognized as Featured Program for Producing Rural Physicians
UW’s Rural Health Equity Track was named a Featured Program for producing rural physicians, with over 35% of graduates entering rural practice statewide.
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FMIG Named 2025 AAFP Program of Excellence
UW’s Family Medicine Interest Group earned a 2025 AAFP Program of Excellence award for its hands-on procedures training and student mentorship efforts.
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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.
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Honoring Community Service at the McGovern-Tracy and Student Scholars Reception
UW Family Medicine’s McGovern-Tracy and Student Scholars reception honored community service legacies with a keynote from physician Dr. Jonas Lee this spring.
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Family Medicine Remains a Top Choice for UW SMPH Graduates
Family medicine remained a top specialty choice for UW SMPH graduates on Match Day 2025, with 11 percent of the class matching into the field this year.