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Department of Family and Preventive Medicine

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine

Emory's Department of Family and Preventive Medicine is uniquely positioned to train the next generation of primary care physicians.

About Us

Welcome from Chair Ted Johnson, MD

Welcome to the Emory Department of Family and Preventive Medicine! I’m proud to serve as Chair for a department uniquely qualified to provide comprehensive team-based primary care services, interdisciplinary health professional education, and community-based research in the metro Atlanta area. 

Full letter from Chair
Dr. Ted Johnson

About Us

Our Department faculty are dedicated to caring for a diverse patient population in a variety of settings, improving the health of patients and families through cutting-edge research, and educating learners.

We train:

Students (medicine, physician assistant, nursing)
Residents (family medicine, public health and general preventive medicine)
Fellows (hospice and palliative medicine, public health and general preventive medicine)

Faculty and Staff Development
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Community Engagement
News

Divisions and Programs

Family Medicine

Family Medicine Clinic

Palliative Medicine

Quest-ONeill

Physician Assistant Program

group of PA students gathered around a clinical workstation

Preventive Medicine

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Primary Care Consortium

Dr. Mo Ali speaking to an audience

Student Health

Student Health

Undergraduate Medical Education

Emory MD student John Chancellor in front of a poster he presented at 2023 STFM Conference

Research

research group 2022

News and Events

More News

PA Program Graduation December 2024

Dec. 12: Class of 2024 Awards and White Coat Ceremony

Dec. 13: Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony

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Graduation

New Dunwoody Clinic Opens November 2024

Emory Family Medicine and FM Residency have a new home in the new Emory at Dunwoody building.

Emory at Dunwoody clinic building

Uncovering hidden dementia November 2024

Dr. Ambar Kulshreshtha's research team finds high rates of undiagnosed cognitive decline in vulnerable communities

Emory School of Medicine Department of Family and Preventive Medicine logo and headshot of Dr. Ambar Kulshreshtha

Dr. Kim Thompson named Program Director July 2024

As the new Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program, Dr. Kim Thompson brings over 10 years of resident education experience and has made a significant impact, including being recognized with a 2024 Outstanding Faculty award.  Known for her ability to engage learners, she emphasizes transparency and has a strong track record in educational leadership.

Dr. Kim Thompson with the words "Meet our New Family Medicine Residency Program Director"

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Events

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