Family Medicine

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

Family Medicine Interest Group 2026-2027

President: Nicole Onciulescu
Vice President: Kelly Zheng
Secretary: Marina Tadros
Treasurer: Janae Mitchell
Social VP: Drielly Martins
Community Service VP: Hope Furukawa
Public Relations Chair: Chrissie Alexander
AAFP Ambassador: Kelly Zheng
MS4 Representative: Nathan Silao
MS3 Representative: Tyler Wilensky
MS2 Representative: Eun Song
MS1 Representative: TBD
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Hobart Lee

Family Medicine Coordinator: Nancy Baez

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