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We need your voice to strengthen Utah’s representation in the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 2025 Family Medicine Career Benchmark Survey. The data from this survey powers the Career Benchmark Dashboard, giving key insights into compensation, benefits, job satisfaction, and more — filtered by state so you can see where things stand in Utah…

Hometown: Los Angeles, California Best thing about Utah? I like being able to experience the various seasons and getting to see the mountains change in color and levels of snow. Favorite way to de-stress: I like trying new foods and restaurants with my family and friends! Fun fact about you: I enjoy singing, dancing, and baking. Why…

Hometown: Salt Lake City Best thing about Utah? Mountains and affordable, accessible golf courses Favorite way to de-stress: Playing board games with friends and family. Fun fact about you: I worked as a part-time sportswriter for the Deseret News during my undergraduate studies. Why family medicine? I love building relationships and getting to know my patients. It is…

Hometown: Alliston, Ontario, Canada Best thing about Utah? The red mountains and the weather! Favorite way to de-stress: Call my family and friends or watch my favourite TV with a warm cup of tea! Fun fact about you: I spent my gap year teaching English to preschoolers and first graders in Madrid, Spain! Why family medicine? Coming from…

Hometown: Bemidji, Minnesota Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School Best thing about Utah? The mountains and the wonderful people! Favorite way to de-stress: Biking/hiking/camping in the mountains. Why family medicine? I love working with patients of all ages and stages in life. I like that I am able to get to know my patients on a more…

Hometown: Ogden Medical School: University of Utah Best thing about Utah? The outdoors Favorite way to de-stress: Yoga Why family medicine? I love patient directed care and getting to know my patients over time.

Hometown: Salt Lake City Medical School: Ohio State University Best thing about Utah? The beautiful nature and being close to my family. Favorite way to de-stress: Exercise of any kind Fun fact about you: I love to garden! Why family medicine? I love the breadth of medicine and the relationships I get to develop with my patients.

Hometown: Baraboo, WI Best thing about Utah? Access to the outdoors and the chance to roam from the desert to the mountains Favorite way to de-stress: Fly fishing, skiing, or camping Fun fact: I can touch my tongue to my nose or perform Gorlin’s sign. Why family medicine? I enjoy building long-term relationships with patients and caring for the entire…

Hometown: Boise, ID Medical School: Creighton Best thing about Utah? Outdoor recreation Favorite way to de-stress: Backpacking Why family medicine? I love taking care of everyone!

UAFP is excited to welcome the new class of family medicine interns who started this month. A special congratulations also goes out to the CHC Family Medicine Residency, which accepted its first class of residents this year! CHC Family Medicine Residency Newsha Sedghi, DONoorda College of Osteopathic Medicine Marina Settlemayer, DONoorda College of Osteopathic Medicine…