MSU Department of Family Medicine

MSU Department of Family Medicine Better health for people and communities

The Department of Family Medicine in the College of Human Medicine plays a critical role in addressing the challenges of achieving cost-effective, high-quality, and stakeholder-engaged healthcare throughout Michigan and beyond. Family Medicine, the foundation of primary and preventive care, does this by addressing environmental, psychosocial, and socioeconomic challenges to health. Family Medicine

is intent on taking a leadership position in addressing the challenges of transforming both the healthcare workforce and the delivery of healthcare; to ensure that they are aligned with dramatically changing opportunities largely driven by patients, workforce, financial, and technological issues.

Michigan State University expert Omayma Alshaarawy studies cannabis use and cardiometabolic health and has more than 50 ...
06/03/2026

Michigan State University expert Omayma Alshaarawy studies cannabis use and cardiometabolic health and has more than 50 published papers on related topics. Here, the associate professor in the MSU College of Human Medicine Department of Family Medicine shares her perspective on the importance of expanding cannabis research to reflect the products Michigan residents use.

MSU researcher Omayma Alshaarawy explains how federal cannabis laws limit research on products widely used in Michigan and affect public health studies.

06/02/2026

In today's Family Medicine Minute, Dr. Harland Holman talks to Dr. Meagan Sweeny, recent Michigan State University College of Human Medicine graduate and current resident at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, about why she chose family medicine as a specialty.

05/29/2026

Dr. Harland Holman talked with Dr. Madiline McNarama, a recent Michigan State University College of Human Medicine graduate going into the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program, about what drew her to Family Medicine in today's Family Medicine Minute.

"Lupus can look really different for different people. So not everyone experiences the same symptoms," Dr. Natoshia Cunn...
05/26/2026

"Lupus can look really different for different people. So not everyone experiences the same symptoms," Dr. Natoshia Cunningham said.

May is Lupus Awareness Month and for many people living with Lupus, the hardest battle is not just the disease itself, but getting doctors and even loved ones to believe something is wrong.

Congratulations to Dr. Brandon Karmo on receiving the 2025 FM Southeast Michigan Community Preceptor Award! Dr. Karmo wa...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Brandon Karmo on receiving the 2025 FM Southeast Michigan Community Preceptor Award!

Dr. Karmo was nominated by several students "for his outstanding dedication to both learners and patients. He consistently goes above and beyond, taking the time to teach while fostering creative thinking, clinical growth, and passion. His positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm are evident in his approach to teaching and his practice."

Proud to see our department faculty, affiliated residency programs, and students showing up strong today at the 48th Ann...
05/21/2026

Proud to see our department faculty, affiliated residency programs, and students showing up strong today at the 48th Annual Michigan Family Medicine Research Day Conference. From groundbreaking research to inspiring collaborations, our team is leading the way in family medicine.

Last week the Department held the MSU Family Medicine Residency Network Senior Resident Leadership Retreat at the Ralph ...
05/14/2026

Last week the Department held the MSU Family Medicine Residency Network Senior Resident Leadership Retreat at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center.

The Department of Family Medicine was out in full force to celebrate our newest graduates! Drs. Phillips, Wendling, Zama...
05/11/2026

The Department of Family Medicine was out in full force to celebrate our newest graduates! Drs. Phillips, Wendling, Zamani-Hank, and Ilardo were honored to join the festivities at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine commencement ceremony. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

The Department of Family Medicine had great time at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine conference! Including win...
05/08/2026

The Department of Family Medicine had great time at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine conference! Including winning awards for papers, poster presentations and Dr. Julie Phillips received the Lynn and Joan Carmichael Recognition Award for outstanding leadership in advancing family medicine as a discipline.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Vivetha Thambinathan to the Department!
05/05/2026

Join us in welcoming Dr. Vivetha Thambinathan to the Department!

Vivetha Thambinathan , PhD, MPH Assistant Professor Biography Vivetha Thambinathan, PhD, MPH (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the MSU College of Human Medicine. Vivetha is a community-engaged public health systems researcher and interdisciplinary qualitativ...

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