Joseph Wiedemer

Joseph Wiedemer is a Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Pennsylvania State University. He serves as the inaugural Program Director for the Penn State Health Family and Community Medicine Residency at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Dr. Wiedemer holds board certification in Family Medicine since 2014 and has been actively involved in residency education, curriculum development, and interprofessional programs like the 'Law and Medicine' course at Penn State Law. His research focuses on educational models, rural health, and improving clinical care through quality initiatives.

• Education: MD from Temple University School of Medicine (1995), BS in Biology from Juniata College (1990)
• Affiliations: Member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (1998–present), American Academy of Family Physicians (1992–present)

His research interests include food insecurity, skill development for residents, and palliative care. He has published extensively on clinical topics such as atopic dermatitis and culinary medicine education. Dr. Wiedemer has received awards including the President's Award (2013) and contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and healthcare equity.