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SHIELD-Utah Study
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:…
Read MoreUtah Valley Family Medicine Residency Representative – Natalia Garcia, MD
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
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Family Medicine Residency Representative – Mario Pucci, MD
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…
Read MoreMcKay Dee Family Medicine Residency Representative – Akosua Hatch, DO
Hometown: Tema, Ghana Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Utah Campus Best thing about Utah? My in-laws Favorite way to de-stress: Cook/Bake, read/listen to books Fun fact: First name means “girl born on a Sunday” Why family medicine? I love the variety, you can never get bored!
Read MoreUniversity of Utah School of Medicine Representative – Jake Momberger, MS4
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT Best thing about Utah? Access to the outdoors Favorite way to de-stress: Foraging for mushrooms or fly fishing Fun fact: I brew my own kombucha Why family medicine? I love the spectrum that it covers and and the ability to heal through your relationship with your patient and not just through medicine
Read MoreNoorda College of Osteopathic Medicine Representative – Jordyn Hueker, OMS II
Hometown: Belmont, North Carolina Best thing about Utah? Utah is such a beautiful state and I love the opportunity I have to be outside and explore my new home. The hiking and skiing are amazing and I love finding new hobbies while in medical school! Favorite way to de-stress: Exercise is a necessity for me to de-stress and…
Read MoreHelp Create New MOUD Curriculum
Comagine Health and the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (UDHHS) have partnered to engage physicians/providers in creating new and relevant curriculum to satisfy the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) eight-hour training requirement. The first step in this project is to conduct focus groups to assess training needs of physicians/providers in Utah. We are eager to…
Read MoreUtah Med Students – Want to attend CME & Ski?
UAFP has up to 10 scholarships for students attending any of the three medical schools in Utah; Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rocky Vista University – Southern Utah Campus, or University of Utah School of Medicine AND who are current members of AAFP to attend CME & Ski free. The Details: We do ask that…
Read MoreChronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Screening and Management Learning Collaborative
Comagine Health is currently recruiting clinics/providers for a chronic kidney disease learning collaborative. Comagine Health is a portfolio program sponsor through ABMS and they are offering MOC Part 4 certification for providers who participate in this QI project. This intervention will also help clinics meet the 2023 performance period CMS measure 951v1 Kidney Health Evaluation…
Read MoreUniversity of Utah School of Medicine Representative – Annie Galt, MS3
Hometown: Helena, MT Best thing about Utah? The mountains! Favorite way to de-stress: Hit the slopes 🙂 Fun fact: My identical twin sister is also in medical school at UW! Why family medicine? I love the longevity with patients and broad scope!
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