Thirty-Three Sponsors Complete ABFM Performance Improvement PilotThe Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) wrapped up a pilot program that offered Performance Improvement continuing certification credit to ABFM diplomates who provided personal instruction, training, and supervision to a medical student or resident and who participated in a teaching improvement activity. Read the Family Medicine for America's Health Update IssueThis expanded issue of Family Medicine describes the progress of Family Medicine for America's Health (FMAHealth) and its tactic teams. FMAHealth strategically aligns work to improve practice models, payment, technology, workforce and education, and research to support the triple aim and is 4 years into the 5-year project. Call for Nominations: Board of Curators, Center for the History of Family MedicineThe Center for the History of Family Medicine seeks nominations for two at-large positions on their Board of Curators.The at-large positions serve a 3-year term and begin on July 1, 2019. Meet the Faculty for Tomorrow Resident Scholarship WinnersCongratulations to the 25 recipients of the Faculty for Tomorrow Resident Scholarship! The scholarship helps cover travel costs to attend the Faculty for Tomorrow Preconference Workshop at the STFM Annual Spring Conference. National Clerkship Curriculum Announces Spring Call for SubmissionsThe STFM National Clerkship Curriculum is now accepting submissions of innovative, successful, inspiring, and/or efficient curricular pieces used in clerkships. Submissions are accepted in the following curricular focus areas:
Conference on Medical Student Education HighlightsAttendees at this year's conference experienced inspiring general sessions, thought-provoking educational sessions by faculty and student teams, and networking time with colleagues. Here are some highlights:
Meet the Members Appointed to STFM CommitteesThe Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Board of Directors approved 11 new appointments to standing STFM committees. DeadlinesFebruary 22: Applications are due for the Building Better Clinical Training Experiences pilot project February 26: Approve the 2018 Board of Directors Slate of Candidates February 27: Deadline for applications for the CERA Clerkship Directors Survey March 15: Last day for submissions to the Annual Poetry and Prose Contest April 10: Call for Presentations Submission Deadline for the Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement
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