On behalf of the University of Iowa Family Medicine Interest Group, we want to welcome you to the College of Medicine and congratulate you on your acceptance! 

The FMIG is made up of students who are, or think they may be, interested in Family Medicine. Even if you aren’t yet sure of what area of medicine you want to pursue, the events we sponsor are clinically relevant to most areas of medicine, so get involved! Joining the group is FREE!

2026-2027 Family Medicine Interest Group Leadership

Co-presidents: Alexis Peterson and Ellie Holtrop 

Secretary/Treasurer: Srinath Nandakumar

VP of Procedure Clinics: Ethan Stallman

VP of Lunch Meetings: Srishti Mathur

Service Learning/Community Outreach Chair: Abby Jones

Membership Chair: Clara Hess

Professional Development Chair: Rachel Rosonke

National Primary Care Week Chair: Jacob Hill

Activities of the club include:

  • A variety of lunch hour topics from physician and student speakers
  • Procedure workshops
  • Social events and networking with family physicians and residencies
  • Opportunities for physician-student mentorship
  • Participation in the AAFP's National Conference of FP Residents and Medical Students in Kansas City, including a residency fair with representatives from Family Medicine Residency programs

For information about the Family Medicine Interest Group, contact us by email