Leading the Future of Family Medicine
The Department of Family Medicine at Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine is renowned for its commitment to community service, exceptional patient care, and innovative teaching and research.
Message from the Chair
Chair's Letter Founded in the mid-1970s, the Department of Family Medicine at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine has established a proud tradition of excellence in education, patient care, scholarship, and community service. Through our longstanding partnership with Premier Health, we have created a unique academic community model that advances the health of our region while preparing the next generation of family physicians. Together, Wright State University and Premier Health offer a rich learning environment that combines the strengths of a nationally recognized public medical school with one of Ohio's leading integrated health systems.
Our vision is clear: to prepare tomorrow's family physicians to enhance the health and wellbeing of the communities they serve by defining and providing state-of-the-art healthcare. Guided by this vision, our mission is to lead the way in educating future physicians by modeling the patient-centered principles of family medicine, serving the health needs of our communities, and contributing to the scholarly advancement of medicine. These commitments shape every aspect of our department and inspire our work in clinical care, education, research, and advocacy.
Our faculty and clinical programs provide comprehensive, evidence-based care across the continuum of life while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence. Residents train in diverse practice environments that capture the full scope of family medicine, including our Wright State University residency program in Dayton and our rural residency program in Greenville, where residents gain firsthand experience caring for diverse, underserved, and geographically distinct populations. We are also proud to offer an Addiction Medicine Fellowship that prepares physicians to address one of the most urgent public health challenges facing our nation through compassionate, multidisciplinary care. Across all settings, learners work alongside master educators, accomplished clinicians, and dedicated mentors committed to developing future leaders in family medicine.
Innovation is central to our identity as a department. We are committed to advancing new models of primary care delivery that improve access, quality, outcomes, and patient experience. Our educational programs integrate Behavioral Health, Motivational Interviewing and Lifestyle Medicine, equipping physicians to address the root causes of chronic disease through evidence-based behavior change and prevention strategies. Through Street Medicine, we bring healthcare directly to individuals experiencing homelessness and others facing significant barriers to care, reflecting our commitment to meeting patients where they are. Our Global Health programs broaden perspectives and prepare learners to practice effectively in an increasingly interconnected world. Scholarly inquiry is strongly encouraged, and our faculty lead multiple externally funded research grants while publishing and presenting their work nationally and internationally.
What truly distinguishes our department is our culture. We foster an environment of curiosity, innovation, collaboration, and intellectual freedom where faculty and residents are encouraged to ask questions, pursue discovery, and challenge conventional thinking. Whether advancing primary care innovation, improving population health, conducting impactful research, or strengthening community partnerships, our faculty and trainees share an unwavering commitment to excellence and service. Our graduates pursue successful careers in community practice, rural medicine, academic medicine, leadership, fellowship training, healthcare innovation, and global health.
The faculty and I invite you to explore the opportunities available within the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine and consider joining our exceptional community of learners, physicians, educators, scholars, and innovators. Together, we are shaping the future of family medicine and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Sincerely,
Harminder Grewal MD, MBBS, FAAFP
Chair, Department of Family Medicine
Boonshoft School of Medicine
Wright State University