Medical Students Programs

Our medical students also have been recognized for outstanding research contributions at the American Academy of Family Physicians Annual Scientific meetings.

Christina Albrecht won first place in 2001 for her project “Osteoporosis correlates of dietary intake in post-menopausal women: calcium and phosphorous.”

Heather Buchholz won second place in 2002 for her project “Physician’s views of information resources of complementary and alternative medicine.”

Matthew Thompson won first place in 2003 for his project “Qualities considered important by Family Practice Residency Program Directors when choosing which students will be accepted."

Paul Tonkin won first place in 2004 for his project “Effects of rising medical student debt on residency specialty selection at the University of Minnesota.”