Family Medicine Interest Group

Welcome! The Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) is a great way for students to explore the career opportunities available in the field of Family Medicine, while participating in a variety of community service projects and special events. Our mission is to stimulate interest and facilitate exploration into the field of Family Medicine by sponsoring community outreach projects, special events, guest speakers, as well as provide opportunities for involvement in local, state and national conferences.

How Do I Join?

Simply email our faculty advisor, Dr. K. Ashok Kumar to be added to the FMIG list serve. You will receive emails regarding upcoming events and activities sponsored by the group.

To learn more about the benefits of joining the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), visit the AAFP student membership page, www.aafp.org/studentbenefits.xml.

The FMIG at UTHSC San Antonio is affiliated with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP). The FMIG is sponsored by the Department of Family and Community Medicine. If you have any questions, please contact us at 210-567-4555.

2009 - 2010 FMIG Officers
	Kathryn Schmidt, FMIG President	Year: MS2 Hometown: Kingwood, TX Interests: Reading, Baking, Eating nice meals with friends.
	Lauren Paniza, FMIG Vice President	Year: MS2 Hometown: Houston, TX Interests: Playing sports, watching movies, eating and cooking
	Kim Onyirioha, Treasurer	Year: MS2 Hometown: Houston, TX Interests: Primary Care
	Adriana Gonzalez, Secretary	Year: MS1 Hometown: Los Fresnos, TX Interests: Soccer and my Chihuahua
	Jessica Brown, Meeting Coordinator/MS2 Liaison	Year: MS2 Hometown: Waco, TX Interests: Politics of Health Care & Improvements Towards Distribution of Care; Avid Sports Fan, especially basketball.
	Gabrielle Jackson, Community Outreach	Year: MS1 Hometown: Houston, TX Interests: Cooking, watching movies, relaxing
	Dana Brown, MS1 Liaison	Year: MS1 Hometown: Houston, TX Interests: Singing, reading, playing the piano, STUDYING!
	Melissa Ballard , TAR WARS Coordinator	Year: MS2 Hometown: Euless, TX Interests: My dogs (7 yo Doberman Pinscher, Emma & 1 yo mutt, Abby)
	Loren (Lori) Fisher, Apple Wars Coordinator	Year: MS1 Hometown: Houston, TX Interests: Church, Military Stuff-airshows, etc., scuba, kids, cats.
	TBA, MS3 Liaison (San Antonio Campus) Coordinator	Year: MS3 Hometown: Interests:
	Naomi Kellogg Courtright, MS3 Liaison (RAHC Campus) Coordinator	Year: MS3s Hometown: Northwest Arkansas Interests: Family, rollerblading, sleeping.
	Daniel Contreras, MS4 Liaison	Year: MS4 Hometown: McAllen, TX Interests: Hiking, dancing, singing, LP record collector, vintage lunchbox collector, Star Wars memorabilia.
	Craig Lilie, Director of Fundraising	Year: MS1 Hometown: Columbus, TX Interests: Family, sports (performing/spectating), exercising, reading, working outdoors, medicine, cooking, watching movies