Medical Students Explore Musculoskeletal Care Through Hands-On FMIG Event

On April 13, the University of Michigan Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG), in collaboration with the Department of Family Medicine, hosted a hands-on event introducing students to family medicine through a focused look at musculoskeletal (MSK) care — an area commonly managed in primary care settings. 

The session featured four interactive stations, giving students the opportunity to build practical skills and explore real-world applications in Sports Medicine, Disability Health, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), and M3/M4 Corner. MAFP also connected with attendees through a brief presentation highlighting member opportunities, resources, and ways to stay engaged in family medicine throughout training.

MAFP was proud to have members involved in supporting the event, including Beth Jones, MD, FAAFP, Associate Professor, Clerkship Director, and Director of Medical Student Education; Patricia Sears, MD, Assistant Director of Medical Student Education; Garrett Roe, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor; and Rudy Wenner, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Medical Director, Family Medicine Medical School. Thank you for supporting student learning and the future of family medicine. We also extend our appreciation to Noah Garber, MD for contributing his time and expertise.

Finally, we would like thank the University of Michigan FMIG student leaders for organizing and leading a well-executed event that created meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities for their peers. MAFP values its collaboration with FMIGs statewide, supporting hands-on experiences like this that spark interest in family medicine and build the future workforce. These events highlight how family medicine provides broad, hands-on clinical experiences, including MSK care, while preparing students for diverse and impactful careers.