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One of Those Kids in That Class Is Me, and They Deserve a Chance"I wanted to share this story because I don't know which one of those kids in that class is me, but I know they're in there," writes Renee Crichlow, MD. "And they deserve a chance." Read her blog post to understand her fight against social determinants to becoming a family physician. Donate to the Underrepresented in Medicine Campaign, and learn more about its multi-year mission.
Sonja Shipley, MD, to be STFM URM and Health Equity EditorSonja Shipley, MD, is taking on the new role of Underrepresented in Medicine (URM) and Health Equity editor. Throughout 2019, Dr Shipley will curate pieces for the STFM Education Column and the STFM Blog on the topics of underrepresented in medicine and health equity. If you have a story about addressing health equity or URM in your curriculum or community or want to share your personal URM journey, contact Dr Shipley.
Apply to the ADFM Leads Fellowship ProgramInterested in learning more about senior leadership positions in academic family medicine? Aspiring to become a family medicine department chair? Apply for the Association of Departments of Family Medicine Leadership Education for Academic Development and Success (LEADS) Fellowship Program. This yearlong program provides interactive training, tools, and experiential learning for faculty aspiring to senior leadership positions, including
department chair. Applications are due December 3.
Residents and Fellows Can Apply for "Back to Bedside" Funding The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is accepting applications for its Back to Bedside initiative, which funds transformative projects that foster meaning and joy in work and allow residents and fellows to engage on a deeper level with their patients.
Member KudosMary Dankoski, PhD received the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Outstanding Woman Leader Award for her work towards the advancement of women and underrepresented faculty. Beat Steiner, MD, MPH, became senior associate dean for Medical
Student Education at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Andrea Wendling, MD, received the Professional of the Year Award from The Michigan Center for Rural Health.
Julie Beets Joins STFM as Director of Membership and MarketingMarketing communications leader Julie Beets has joined STFM as Director of Membership and Marketing. Julie's role includes the strategic development and management of long and short-term membership recruitment and retention plans, including leveraging communication that maximizes benefits for members while supporting the STFM brand and core values.
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