Brown Family Medicine

09/04/2026

Recent Residency alumna, Abigail Dillon, MD, RES'25 is one of several physicians choosing to build their careers and lives in Rhode Island.

Read more about why new primary care physicians are choosing the Ocean State: https://medical.brown.edu/news/2026-08-28/primary-care-docs-choose-rhode-island

09/03/2026

Join us for the next Primary Care Innovation Series presentation!

Dr. Alyssa Vecchio, MPH, will discuss patterns of authorship inequity in global health research, examine representation in collaborations, and share strategies for promoting equitable authorship and dissemination practices.

Register here: https://cassyni.com/events/YRqhHcyDmjmk8xvvAne72u

09/01/2026

Abigail Dillon, MD, RES’25 and Jenna Georgiou, MD, RES '24 are featured in a new story highlighting physicians who have chosen to stay in Rhode Island to care for patients, families and communities.

Both completing their training in the Brown Family Medicine Residency Program and now practice in Rhode Island. Building long-term relationships and continuity of care that makes so meaningful.

Read the full story here:

For family, for community, for their patients -- meet the new physicians going against the tide and staying in Rhode Island.

08/28/2026

Could one simple hobby make a meaningful difference for your health? 🌱

Dr. Dannie Ritchie, clinical assistant professor of , recently spoke with Vox about how gardening can reduce stress, encourage mindfulness, promote physical activity, and foster meaningful social connections.

This story was originally published in The Highlight, Vox’s member-exclusive magazine. To get early access to member-exclusive stories every month, join the

08/26/2026

🚨☕️The first of two virtual coffee hours is set for tomorrow at 6:00 p.m.!

Register here: https://familymedicine.med.brown.edu/brown-family-medicine-residency-virtual-coffee-hours

08/21/2026

Edward McGookin, MD, clinical associate professor of family medicine discusses efforts to expand primary care access across Rhode Island.

▶️ Watch the full interview

Dr. Edward McGookin, Chief of Primary Care at Brown University Health, joined Community Focus on 12 News at 4 Wednesday to discuss the state of primary care in Rhode Island.

08/20/2026

Still time to register for this VIRTUAL ONLY Primary Care Innovation Series with Dr. Rebecca Etz, PhD entitled "Bearing Witness in Real Time: Dynamic Research and the Flash Survey Method."

Register here - https://cassyni.com/events/YZ16Ynt6t6umZDFhJAwEfo

08/14/2026

“We’re in a pretty deep hole. To dig out of it, we’re going to need multiple programs and multiple points of improvement.”
🗣️Dr. Jeffrey Borkan, assistant dean for -Population Health, Professor of Family Medicine.

Dr. Borkan shares his perspective on the challenges facing primary care and what it will take to strengthen the workforce in this Brown Alumni Magazine's feature, "The Primary Care Crisis"

Read the full article:

Why many Americans can’t find a doctor and what to do about it.

08/12/2026

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We met so many great applicants at the AAFP FUTURE Conference in Kansas City, and if you missed us there or simply want to learn more we’d love to see you at one of our upcoming virtual coffee hours!

If you’re a medical student interested in learning more about the Brown Family Medicine Residency, grab a coffee and join us for a virtual information session.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet residents from both our Warwick and Pawtucket sites in a relaxed, informal setting and ask questions about life in Rhode Island and a day in the life of a Brown FM resident.

Dates:
- Thursday, August 27 - 6 PM

- Thursday, September 17 - 6 PM

Learn more here:

08/07/2026

How can research generate evidence in real time?

Join us for the next Primary Care Innovation Series seminar with Dr. Rebecca Etz, PhD entitled "Bearing Witness in Real Time: Dynamic Research and the Flash Survey Method."

Virtual ONLY! Register here: https://cassyni.com/events/YZ16Ynt6t6umZDFhJAwEfo