Kendra Unger,
MD
West Virginia University
- Position
- Vice Chair of Education, Associate Professor & MS3 Clerkship Director, Family Medicine
Kendra Unger, MD
Kendra Unger, M.D.
Board Certification: Family Medicine and Medical Acupuncture
Medical School: West Virginia University
Residency: West Virginia University Family Medicine
Faculty Rank: Associate Professor
Special Clinical/Research Interests: I am interested in may topics related to Family Medicine. I also have a special interest in medical Acupuncture for the treatment of pain and other disorders
Is there a particular population of students (e.g., ethnicity, spiritual, sexual orientation) that you would particularly like to advise?
Any.
What does a typical day in the life of an Family Medicine physician include?
I primarily work in the the clinic but I also practice hospital medicine Some providers also practice obstetrics; geriatrics and sports medicine.
What is the biggest challenge of being an Family Medicine physician?
The biggest challene is that a faily doc must have a very broad training.
How do you foresee Family Medicine changing over the next 20 years?
I see Family Medicine becomg the cornerstone of health.
What advice would you give a student who is considering a Family Medicine residency?
Family Medicine is an incredibly rewarding specialty and is absolutely worth consideration.