Medical school receives Gold Award for graduates choosing family practice

The UW School of Medicine is one of seven medical schools in the nation to maintain a three-year average of more than 30 percent of its graduates entering family practice residencies in 1995, 1996 and 1997. In recognition, the American Academy of Family Practice and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine have presented the seven medical schools with Gold Awards.

The UW average was 31 percent, with a record 35.1 percent set in 1996. This is the second Gold Award for the UW. It received the same honor last year.

Dr. Kathleen Ellsbury, associate professor of family medicine who served as her department's predoctoral section head from 1995-97, said, “This award recognizes the invaluable contributions of many people at the UW and throughout the region. They include family physicians in the community who train medical students, representatives from other basic science and clinical disciplines who encourage students interested in family medicine, and the legislators, professional academies and many others who support the school's efforts in this area.” ¶