Family Medicine Overview

A family physician is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family and is trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages. The family physician is trained to care for children as well as adults, including the unique needs of women and the elderly, preventive medicine, and behavioral science. Special emphasis is placed on the primary care of families, utilizing consultants, and community resources when appropriate.1

1 The American Board of Medical Specialties. Guide to Physician Specialties. Evanston, IL: American Board of Medical Specialties; February 2008.

Family Medicine Faculty Advisors

Dr. Jordan Kattenhorn [email protected]
Dr. Daniel Reichert [email protected]
Dr. Ihuoma Chukwueke  [email protected]
Dr. Anthony Ibrahim [email protected]

Family Medicine Interest Group 2025-206

President:   Kaisa (Catherine) Kwitnieski
Vice President:    Joelle Schauer
Secretary: TBD
Treasurer:   Lauren Martin
Social VP:   Gloria Oh
Community Service VP:   Bryan Wong
Public Relations Chair:   Chrissie Alexander
AAFP Ambassador:   Yasmine Siagian
MS4 Rep:  Forrest Sheperd
MS3 Rep:  Holly Anunciacion
MS2 Reps:  Kelly Zheng
MS1 Rep: TBD

Family Medicine Coordinator: Nancy Baez

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