Sonja N. Van Hala

Sonja N. Van Hala, MD, MPH, DipABLM, FAAFP is a Clinical Professor at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah. She specializes in Family & Preventive Medicine, with clinical focus on virtual care (telemedicine) for full-spectrum family medicine, women's health, and lifestyle medicine.

Education

• MD from University of Michigan Medical School (1998)
• MPH from University of Utah (2001)
• Faculty Development Fellowship in teaching at University of Utah (2003)

Research & Professional Interests

Her work emphasizes leadership skills, provider wellness, and quality improvement education in medical training. Recent publications include studies on feedback systems, leadership self-assessment tools, and wellness programs for healthcare professionals.

Publications & Trends

Van Hala’s research spans medical education, quality improvement, and lifestyle medicine. She has contributed to advancements in resident-led feedback processes, leadership development, and digital pedagogy through social media platforms.

Teaching & Curriculum Development

• Co-developer of a longitudinal quality improvement curriculum for family medicine residents
• Key role in establishing a wellness champions program to address burnout
• Advocate for integrating team-based care models in residency programs