SHIELD-Utah Study

September 30, 2024

The University of Utah recently launched a new study, called SHIELD-Utah (Study of Healthcare Workers and First Responders Investigating Effects Systemic and Local of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses), to compare the short-term side effects of the mRNA and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines — and we are looking for healthcare workers to participate. Who can participate: Participation involves:…

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Utah Academy of Family Physicians Celebrates National Family Medicine Week

September 30, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 Maryann Martindale CEO, Utah Academy of Family Physicians  martindalemm@utahafp.org Utah Academy of Family Physicians Celebrates National Family Medicine WeekSalt Lake City, UT — The Utah Academy of Family Physicians celebrates National Family Medicine Week and thanks the family physicians, residents, and medical students in Utah for their commitment…

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Utah Valley Family Medicine Residency Representative – Natalia Garcia, MD

September 19, 2024

Hometown: Mapleton, Utah Medical School: University of Utah Best thing about Utah? Being close to my family, all the outdoors access Favorite way to de-stress: Sleep, running, family time Fun fact: I enjoy running marathons and ultra marathons Why family medicine? I like seeing a little bit of everything, especially OB and babies

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University of Utah Family Medicine Residency Representative – Mario Pucci, MD

September 19, 2024

Hometown: Henderson, NV Medical School: University of Nevada, Reno Best thing about Utah? Fishing Favorite way to de-stress: Getting lost in YouTube wormholes and anything and everything water related! Fun fact: I have been a part of 3 World Records. Why family medicine? Like most people, I really enjoyed all aspects of medicine once I entered my third year of…

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