Archive for July 2026
Nominations Are Open: Celebrate the Family Physicians and Educators Who Inspire Us
Every year, family physicians across our state show up for their patients, their communities, and the next generation of doctors often without asking for recognition in return. This is our chance to recognize them! UAFP is proud to announce that nominations are now open for two outstanding honors: the Family Medicine Physician of the Year…
Read MoreMcKay-Dee Resident Representative – Carson Clark, DO
Hometown: South Ogden, Utah Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Best thing about Utah? Outdoor access Favorite way to de-stress: Being outside and disc golfing! Fun fact about you: My wife and I have a 15 year old dachshund and when life settles down we plan to have many many more. Why family medicine? I…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Resident Representative – Lydia Leavitt, MD
Hometown: Waunakee, WI Medical School: University of Illinois Best thing about Utah? The access to the outdoors. Being able to finish work and still make it to the mountains for hiking, skiing, or trail running is hard to beat. Favorite way to de-stress: Getting outside in the mountains, long hikes, exercise, reading, and spending time with friends. I…
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Resident Representative – Vickie Armstrong, MD
Hometown: Woodburn, Indiana Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine Best thing about Utah? Easily the mountains. Even when my schedule is too busy to get out and enjoy an activity up there, I’m always in awe of the views from Salt Lake. Favorite way to de-stress: Moving in any way I can. My favorites are biking, hiking…
Read MoreUtah Valley Regional Medical Center Resident Representative – Porter Edwards, DO
Hometown: Alpine, Utah Medical School: RVUCOM-Southern Utah Best thing about Utah? Outdoor recreation in Utah, especially at Lake Powell! Favorite way to de-stress: Being with my family, hiking, slalom waterskiing Fun fact about you: I ran a 50 mile ultramarathon Why family medicine? I chose family medicine because it allows me to build lasting relationships, serve my community, and…
Read MoreNoorda College of Osteopathic Medicine Representative – Alexander Hale
Hometown: Lexington, SC Best thing about Utah? The best thing about Utah is the outdoors: beautiful mountains, national parks, and good snow. Anyone with a sense of adventure would thrive here. Favorite way to de-stress: My favorite way to de-stress is to go out and eat some good food! Fun fact about you: I am also working…
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