Posts by utahafp
Member of the Week: Dr. Marlana Li
Practice: I am a faculty physician in the U of U’s Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, and am co-director of the Family Medicine Clerkship of the Spencer Eccles Fox SOM. I spend almost half of my time teaching Med students and residency; let me know if you’d like to join our amazing group of…
Read MoreCalling All History Buffs
The Center for the History of Family (CHFM) is accepting applications for At-Large Members to service on the CHFM Board of Curators. The Center for the History of Family (CHFM) serves as the primary repository of information and resources on the history and evolution of general practice, family practice and the specialty of family medicine…
Read MoreMember of the Week: Dr. Lynsey Drew
Practice: Currently I am working as the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education for Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine in Provo Utah and I love it. In addition, I spend my clinical time with the Post Acute Care Team with Intermountain Health Care and precepting Family Medicine residents at Utah Valley Family Medicine Residency. Residency: Utah…
Read MoreMember of the Week: Dr. Kyle Jones
Practice: I work for the University of Utah School of Medicine where I teach students, teach Family Medicine residents, and see patients. I practice at the Neurobehavior HOME Program, a clinical program for individuals with a developmental disability. Residency: University of Utah You need to know three things about me: 1) I love baseball; 2)…
Read MoreMember of the Week: Dr. Vanessa Galli
Practice: I work at Intermountain West Valley clinic with several other University of Utah Family Medicine alumni and have been there now for five years. I have a strong Interest in women’s healthcare/procedures and mental healthcare and am able to have these be a strong focus on my practice. I couldn’t imagine a better place…
Read MoreMember of the Week: Dr. David Cope
Practice: I’ve been in private practice since leaving residency. It has been an amazing and gratifying experience. Six years ago, we (Cope Family Medicine) joined Ogden Clinic. Me and my partners, Dr. Mark Christian, Dr. Bryce Peterson, Dr. Doug Kasteler, and Dr. Raymond Ward are share owners in Ogden Clinic with this “merger/assimilation”. We practice…
Read MoreMember of the Week: Dr. David Beckstead
Practice: I’m a Family doc in Spanish Fork. I work with Canyon View medical group. Residency: Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio Additional training or fellowships: I have done additional training in allergy medicine. A bit about Dr. Beckstead: I grew up in Preston, Idaho. I went to BYU for undergrad and did med school at Ohio…
Read MoreMember of the Week: Dr. Shannon Baker
Practice: I currently work at the West Jordan Family Medicine Clinic for Intermountain Healthcare. I also serve as an Associate Medical Director for Castell, the population health arm of Intermountain. I love both jobs; keeping people healthy as I see them in clinic and also supporting providers and projects with Castell as we advance Value…
Read MoreCommish, Commish, Commissioner? Why YOU Should Join an AAFP Commission
By Sarah Woolsey, MD, MPH, FAAFP Leaders wanted! AAFP is looking for members that have something to say and want to influence the Academy in important ways. Yes, Utah family doctors – I think you might just be perfect. I am wrapping up my final year on the AAFP Commission on Quality and Practice and…
Read MoreMember of the Week: Dr. Brian Zehnder
Practice: Medical Director and chief strategist for Exodus Healthcare Network, a multispecialty private company whose vision is to be a catalyst in the blessing of hope, health and prosperity for Magna and her neighbors. Residency: University of Utah Have you completed any additional fellowships or training? Special interest in gastroenterology, commercial real estate, and community…
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