Feature Stories
Jerant selected to lead Department of Family and Community Medicine
Anthony Jerant, a physician-leader known for his commitment to patient- and family-centered care, has become chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UC Davis. Jerant, who joined UC Davis Health in 1998, leads a team of about 20 physicians who provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages, educate the next generation of primary care physicians, and research new ways to treat disease and improve community health.Read more in the UC Davis Health Newsroom
Bertakis named distinguished professor
Klea Bertakis, professor of family and community medicine, has received the honorary title of distinguished professor, in recognition of her exceptional level of scholarship and excellence in teaching. Read more in the UC Davis Health News
The specialty of family medicine is centered on lasting, caring relationships with patients and their families. Family physicians integrate the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences to provide continuing and comprehensive health care. The scope of family medicine encompasses all ages, sexes, each organ system and every disease entity.
