As genomic medicine advances, family medicine is entering a new era—one that combines the power of genetic insights with the personal relationships and continuity of care that have always defined the specialty. Discover how integrating genomics into primary care can transform disease prevention, improve patient outcomes, and empower physicians to deliver more personalized, proactive care while staying true to the heart of family medicine: understanding the whole person and their family history.

After more than three decades in internal medicine, medical education, and healthcare leadership, I am grateful for the opportunity to reflect on a career shaped by patients, colleagues, residents, students, and mentors. As I continue my work in healthcare advocacy and board service, I look forward to applying my experience in primary care, clinician education, interprofessional collaboration, and patient-centered medicine to organizations working to strengthen the future of healthcare. Here is my biography.