Timeline 1978 Department of Family Practice is founded under the leadership of Terence C. Davies, M.D., with four faculty and three staff members. Chelsea Family Practice opens. 1979 Residency training program is accredited. 1982 First residency class graduates.
Department initiates first research project.
1984 First external review completed. 1986 Dr. Davies steps down. Thomas L. Schwenk, M.D. is appointed Interim Chair. Briarwood Family Practice opens. Geriatric Fellowship initiated.