December 31, 2007
Mark Loafman, MD, MPH on "Collaboration as a Strategy to Address the Health Workforce Crisis" in The National AHEC Bulletin Volume XXIV, Number 1, Autumn/Winter 2007 | 
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December 20, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD on "Unexpected Rewards in Serving the Underserved" in the Pioneer Press. |
December 4, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD on "The John Williams Radio Show" (WGN-AM) discusses steroid use. |
December 5, 2007
Family Medicine Interest Group co-sponsors "Suture Clinic" in Olson/McGaw Pavilion, LC-460, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm |
November 27, 2007
Family Medicine Interest Group sponsors "Dinner Out with Family Medicine Resident!" at Pompei Pizza, 212 E. Ohio, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm |
November 19, 2007
Bechara Choucair, MD recipient of the American Academy of Family Physicians 2007 Pfizer Teacher Development Award. Press Release |
October 28, 2007
Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD special guest on WGN Radio's "Surviving Breast Cancer, Surviving Health Care" with Dean Richards. |
October 24, 2007
Global Health from the Heartland Keynote Address: "Global Health Care - the Role of American Medicine and Opportunities for Physician Service" by Russell Robertson, MD at Des Moines University |
October 24, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD on MSNBC Today Show on "The people who've passed out" aired October 24, 2007 |
October 22, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD interviewed by American Medical News on "We have more students. Now what?" |
October 15, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD interviewed by ENH Connections on "How to Keep Kids Safe and Healthy During the School Year" |
September 29, 2007
2007 Illinois Academy of Family Physicians Fall Family Forum - a Procedure Clinic and Residency Fair from 9:00am - 2:30pm at Oak Brook Marriott Hotel, 1401 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523 (RSVP) |
September 27, 2007
Global Health Education and Community Services Open House and Lunch, Department of Family Medicine Conference Room, Abbott Hall 13th Floor. Come learn about who we are, what we do, and how you can join student advisory council. (RSVP) |
September 27, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD interviewed on Pioneer Press on "Kids best plug in to caring adults" |
September 20, 2007
Carrie Jaworski, MD Named Head Team Physician for Northwestern Athletics |
September 20, 2007
Doctors Without Borders Recruitment Information Session in Lurie Building - Hughes Auditorium at 303 E. Superior from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Register Online for this Event: http://msfchicagomedical.eventbrite.com/ (Article) (Flyer) |
September 20, 2007
Student Voices from the Field: A Symposium of Discussion Exploring Feinberg Students' Global Health Experiences "Taking the Steps" (General Information) Lurie Building, Baldwin Auditorium from Noon to 1:00pm
Maria Sferruzza, Global Health Programs Coordinator:
"Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone" Bechara Choucair MD, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Medical Director at Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights
"Global Health Opportunities in Low-Resource Settings" |
September 22, 2007
Please join NUAID, GlobeMed and AMSA student groups for an organized tour of the Doctors without Borders refugee camp in Grant Park at 3:00pm. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Wael El-Nachef |
August 28, 2007
Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) is hosting a Pizza Party from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in Abbott Hall Suite 1301 at 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 (flyer)(RSVP) |
August 27, 2007
The Department of Family Medicine invites FSM students to attend an Open House, from Noon – 1:00 PM. The event will take place in the Abbott Hall Suite 1301 at 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 |
August 27, 2007
2007 National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Community Health Institute Presentations by:
Mark Loafman, MD, MPH on "Sharing Missions: Health Centers and Residency Training Programs" and "Training Medical Students in Health Centers: Recruiting for Tomorrow, Retention for Today" |
August 14, 2007
"Injury Prevention for Active People" Northwestern Memorial Hospital Patient Power Webcast featuring Adam Bennett, MD at 7:00pmCDT |
August 1 - 7, 2007
"What's your passion?" American Academy of Family Physicians Family Medicine Residents and Students National Conference |
July 19, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD interviewed by Pioneer Press on "How to get another doctor's diagnosis" |
July 19, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD interviewed by Sun-Times News Group on "Second Opinions...They Can Ease Your Mind, Maybe Even Save Your Life" |
June 27, 2007
"Learning from Mrs. F.: A Doctor's Experience" interview with Bechara Choucair, MD |
June 5, 2007
"Men Should Get to Know their Family Physician" interview with Edward Blumen, MD |
May 3, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD presented "Council of Graduate Medical Education (COGME): Update on Current Deliberations" at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Third Annual Physician Workforce Research Conference in Bethesda, Maryland. |
Apr 27, 2007
Joint Family Medicine Department Reception hosted by Northwestern University, University of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, Rosalind Franklin University held at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel from 7:00pm - 8:30pm (flyer) |
Apr 25 - 29, 2007
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) 40th Annual Spring Conference Presentations by:
Adam Bennett, M.D. on "The Careers of Primary Care Sports Medicine Physicians: A Survey Study" Mari Egan, M.D., M.H.P.E. on "Use of Simulators and Patient Instructors to Affect Student Anxiety During Intimate Clinical Examinations" and "Ultrasound Training and Medical Students' Competence and Confidence With Abdominal Examination" Mark Loafman, M.D., M.P.H. on "Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health Outcomes: The Time Has Come for Individualized and Patient-centered Care" Russell Robertson, M.D. on "Current Deliberations of the Council on Graduate Medical Education (COGME) Implications for Family Medicine" and "International Medical Education and Care: Belize and Beyond" Elizabeth Ryan, Ed.D. on "Using Technology in Educational Settings 101" |
Apr 21, 2007
The Department of Family Medicine invites you to attend an Open House and Reception, from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. The event will take place in the Abbott Hall Suite 1301 at 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 |
Apr 12, 2007
Adam Bennett, M.D. nominated for Illinois Academy Family Medicine Teacher of the Year.
Sally Johnson, MD, McGaw Family Medicine Resident, awarded The Chicago Medical School of Rosalind Franklin University Faculty Teaching Award.
AMSA Primary Care Week Presentations by:
Primary Care Perspectives Rural Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
Joe Gibes, M.D., Instructor of Family Medicine, Rural Health Care Provider |
Apr 11, 2007
AMSA Primary Care Week Presentations by:
Global Health: Providing Care in Belize and Iraq
Russell Robertson, M.D., Professor and Chair of the Department of Family Medicine (slides) (links) (videos)
Bechara Choucair, M.D., Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Heartland Health Outreach Medical/Managing Director |
Apr 10, 2007
AMSA Primary Care Week Presentations by:
Primary Care for the Medically Underserved: Federally Qualified Health Clinics
Thomas J Staff, M.D., Assistant Professor, PCC Austin Family Health Center Medical Director (slides)
Mark Loafman, M.D., Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and PCC Lake Street Family Health Medical Director |
Mar 29, 2007
Family Medicine Interest Group: Post Match Dinner Party in Lurie Atrium located at 303 E. Superior
Bechara Choucair, M.D. guest lecturer at Rush Medical School on the topic of healthcare services for the homeless |
Mar 28, 2007
Adam Bennett, M.D. team physician for the US Soccer Men's National Team vs Guatemala in Dallas, Texas |
Mar 22, 2007
Russell Robertson, M.D. invited delegate for the International Medical Workforce Collaborative Conference in Vancouver, Canada.
Robert Wolfe, M.D. "Immunizations" book chapter is in publication.
Wolfe RM, Woof SH. Immunizations. Book chapter in: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice, ed. Woolf SH, Jonas S, Kaplan-Liss E. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA. In publication. |
Mar 13, 2007
Mark Macumber, M.D. is interviewed by WGN Radio by Steve and Johnnie regarding his private practice |
Mar 9, 2007
Adam Bennett, M.D. lectured on "Update on Athletic Pubalgia" at the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting.
"Northwestern Medical Students Among Those Aiding the Homeless" interview with Bechara Choucair M.D. |
Mar 7, 2007
Adam Bennett, M.D. lectured on "Update on Athletic Pubalgia" to 50 athletic trainers at Athletico University |
Feb 28 - Mar 4, 2007
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) 27th Annual Conference on Families and Health Presentations by Rhonda Faulkner, Ph.D. "Helping Our Patients Make Marriage Work – What to Do with Couples in Distress" and "Using Family Geograms – A Tool for Relationship Centered Practice Across the Life Cycle." |
Feb 23, 2007
Russell Robertson, M.D. presented "The Present State of Physician Workforce Studies: Implications for Family Medicine" at the Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) 2007 Winter Meeting in Savannah, Georgia |
Feb 20, 2007
Health Disparities and Solutions Keynote Address by Mark Macumber, M.D. "How My Best Friend's Wedding Inspired Me to Recreate the Affordable and Available Physician." |
Feb 8, 2007
"Team Physician 'Bearly' Contain Super Bowl Excitement" interview with Adam Bennett, M.D. |
Feb 4, 2007
Robert Wolfe, M.D. co-author of Addressing Immunizations Barriers, Benefits, and Risk was published by the Journal of Family Practice.
Kimmel SR, Bums IT, Wolfe RM, Zimmerman RK. Addressing immunization barriers, benefits, and risks. J Fam Pract. 2007;56(2 Supp1):S61-69. Available online at: http://www.jfponline.com/ |
Jan 30, 2007
Family Medicine Interest Group: IAFP Summer Externship Informational in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Building |
Jan 25, 2007
Robert Wolfe,M.D. presented:
Wolfe RM. Avian Flu: Risk and Response. Lecture at CME conference: "Current Topics in Infectious Disease", in Fort Wayne, IN. Sponsored by Fort Wayne Medical Education Program and Parkview Hospital |
Jan 24, 2007
Family Medicine M3 Specialty Information Meeting in the Feinberg Pavilion on the 2nd Floor in room 2-716 |
