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Chronic 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!
Read MoreCME & Ski Update: Last Chance for Best Prices on Park City Ski Passes
Epic Day Pass prices go up September 4th- buy now and save big! Planning on skiing at Park city Mountain Resort? Right now you can purchase Epic Day Passes for as little as $88 per day for an adult.* The prices will start to go up on September 4th and could be double that by February 2024.…
Read MoreRocky Mountain University COM – Southern Utah Student Representative – Jake Roush, OMS III
Hometown: Syracuse, UT Best thing about Utah? Snowboarding in the winter, corn mazes in the fall, BYU Football and Farr’s Licorice Ice Cream. Favorite way to de-stress: Monday night slow pitch softball. Dingers only! Fun fact: I am the proud father of quite literally the coolest, cutest and best human being ever. Her name is Tilly. Why family medicine? There…
Read MoreWhy does it take so long to see a doctor in Utah?
4 months for an OB-GYN appointment. 6 months for a sleep study. Why does it take so long to see a doctor in Utah? The state’s major health care systems cite staffing shortages and COVID-19 (still) as reasons for the delays. This article was originally published in the Salt Lake Tribune on August 25, 2023.…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Family Medicine Residency Representative – Dr. Elise Blaseg
Hometown: Kalispell, MT Medical School: University of South Dakota School of Medicine Best thing about Utah? I love the easy access to outdoors. Utah has so many amazing ski areas, state and national parks, hiking trails, and lakes that I love exploring with my husband and our dogs. Favorite way to de-stress: Reading a book on the couch…
Read MoreNoorda College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Representative – Jessica Pentlarge, OMS II
Hometown: San Diego, CA Best thing about Utah? The stunning natural landscapes are my favorite part about living in Utah. Favorite way to de-stress: I destress by going to a yoga class, journaling, or going on a walk while listening to my favorite music. Connecting with family and friends is also a great stress reliever. Fun fact: I was…
Read MoreUtah Valley Family Medicine Residency Representative – Dr. Spencer Lindsay
Dr. Lindsay grew up in Cedar City, Utah and did his undergraduate at Southern Utah University. Dr. Lindsay is interested in full spectrum family medicine, but particularly interested in mental health, addiction medicine, and sports medicine. Outside of medicine, he enjoys reading, traveling, fishing, and epic game nights.
Read MoreMcKay Dee Family Medicine Residency Representative – Dr. B Andrew Steinicke
Medical School: Rocky Vista University – Southern Utah Hometown: Kaysville, UT Best thing about Utah? The people Favorite way to de-stress: Spending time with my wife Fun fact: I love basketball, reading, and watercolor painting Why family medicine? One thing I love about family medicine is its broad scope. A couple of my medical areas of interest include sports medicine and…
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Family Medicine Residency Representative – Dr. Anita Albanese
Medical School: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada Las Vegas Hometown: Las Vegas, NV Best thing about Utah? I love the variety of events that take place all seasons including various festivals that showcase the many cultures in SLC and, of course, the nature. Favorite way to de-stress: I am a big foodie, traveler, and concert…
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