Primary Care Month 2025

All UW School of Medicine students regardless of year or specialty interests are invited to all events! We thank our generous financial sponsor, the Washington Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) Foundation.
 
— Tuesday, November 4th, 5:45-7:15pm: Addiction Medicine in Primary Care with Dr. Claire Simon, MD (HSB T-550)

The Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine Interest Groups are collaborating to host a workshop on the role of primary care in the opioid crisis and harm reduction strategies. Please join us on November 4th @5:45pm-7:15pm in HSB T 550. Students of all years and interested in all specialties are welcome.

Dinner will be provided, please note any dietary restrictions in your signup below.

Event details:
Date: Tuesday, November 4th
Location: HSB T 550
Please RSVP here by Thursday, October 30th to be included in the dinner order. Workshop is limited to 25 people.

Event sign-up sheet: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/fsmoi

— Monday, November 10, 12-1:20pm Lunch and Learn: Family Med Style (SOCC 301)

— Wednesday, November 13, 6-7:30pm: Hands-on IUD workshop (SOCC 301)

You will have the opportunity to learn about IUDs from family medicine physicians at various stages of training (residency, reproductive health fellowship, and attending), and practice hands-on skills. Dinner is provided, please include dietary restrictions on sign-up.

Sign-up here: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/gjsmw
It is limited to 45 participants. First come, first served so sign up for your spot today!

— Thursday, November 20, 6-7:30pm: Wound Care Workshop with Dr. Robin Christian (HSEB 345)

We are delighted to announce our Wound Care Workshop with Dr. Robin Christian, MD. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn about the recognition, identification and management of acute and chronic wounds. During the hands-on activity stations, participants will practice:

  • Debridement – Techniques for removing necrotic tissue to promote healing.
  • Compression Wraps – Proper application of compression wraps for managing venous insufficiency and edema.
  • Wound Dressing – Selecting and applying appropriate dressings for different wound types.
Lunch is provided! Please RSVP here by Sunday, November 16: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/nlinw The workshop is limited to 48 participants.
 
— Monday, November 17th, 5:30-7pm: Trivia Night! (HSEB 101)
 
Join us for Trivia Night, as part of our Primary Care Month! Come test your knowledge and win some fun prizes! Dinner will be provided.
 
Date: Monday, November 17th
Time: 5:30p-7pm
Location: HSEB 101
 
Sign-up sheet: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/pzhlp — please list any dietary preferences in the comments when you sign up.

Other upcoming Family Medicine events:

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2024

National Primary Care Week 2024 was a great success. Thank you to the fantastic instructors, all the students who came to events, and the Washington Academy of Family Physicians Foundation for their generous financial support!

 

MON, OCT 7

TUES, OCT 8

WED, OCT 9

THURS, OCT 10

FRI, OCT 11

AM

Family Medicine Open House

11:30 AM -1:20 PM in HSB F-306

 Explore the home of FMIG within the department of Family Medicine. Prizes included 🙂

Coffee Cart

11:30 AM -1:30 PM in HSEB Lobby

Come eat some baked goods and coffee while supporting a great cause. 

 

IUD Workshop

10:30 AM -12:30 PM in SOCC 316

Please join FM Drs. Grace Shih, Rebecca Denhel, and Kime McMclintock for a lecture on IUD insertion, with opportunities for hands-on practice on models. Lunch will be provided.

RSVP here. 

 

PM

Variety Show

6-8 PM in Hogness Auditorium HSB A420

Come kick off primary care week with a variety show featuring your fellow medical students. Food will be provided!

RSVP here

FM Speed Mentoring

6-8 PM in HSEB 101

Join us for dinner and speed mentoring with FM attendings and residents. Event held in conjunction with the Underserved Pathway.

RSVP here. 

Wound Care Workshop

6-7:30 PM in HSEB 101

Please join Dr. Robin Christian for a didactic lecture on wound-care, followed by opportunities for active practice. Dinner will be provided.

RSVP here

Food as Medicine (6:30-8 PM in HSB T625 or on Zoom). 

Join Dr. Alex Kipp for a discussion of food as medicine (how to discuss food with your patients). Dinner will be provided.

RSVP here. 

The Art of Medicine Gallery

6-7:30 PM in HSEB 101

Come to a gallery featuring the artwork of family medicine staff and students, with proceeds of the silent auction donated to healthcare for asylum seekers. Light refreshments will be provided.

RSVP here.