Department of
Medical Education

Kendra Unger, MD

A photo of Kendra Unger.
Kendra Unger, MD, FAAMA
Position
Vice Chair of Education, Associate Professor & MS3 Clerkship Director, Family Medicine

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.