UW Department of Family Medicine and Community Health

Welcome to the UW Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (UW DFMCH). We provide remarkable patient care; offer outstanding educational programs for medical students, residents and fellows and conduct innovative research. We are one of the oldest family medicine departments in the nation, with origins dating back to 1970, when family medicine was first designated as a medical specialty. We are deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of the people of Wisconsin and the nation, a goal fundamentally linked to the mission of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. By working in partnership with physicians, teachers, communities, and hospitals, we provide Wisconsin families with local, accessible health care—every day.