STFM Condemns Racism and Discrimination
STFM President Tricia Elliott, MD, has shared a letter condemning racism, denouncing discriminatory and racist acts, and calling on members of the family medicine community to speak out against inequality and systemic racism. Other organizations to release statements include the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors, the Association of American Medical Colleges, and the American Academy of Family Medicine.
Family Medicine Organizations Respond to COVID-19 Recommendations by Coalition for Physician Accountability
STFM joined 5 other family medicine organizations in considering Coalition recommendations for the 2020-21 residency interview process and the 2021 match.
STFM Seeks Chair for New Initiative to Position Academic Family Medicine in Health Systems
In addition to educating members on the business of medicine, this initiative also includes tactics around making the business case to health systems leaders for investment in primary care/family medicine. The chair's term runs from July 2020 to July 2022.
STFM Task Force to Develop Telemedicine Curriculum
STFM is convening a group of experts to develop national telemedicine curriculum for students, residents, and faculty. The task force, which is chaired by Steven Lin, MD, will develop national telemedicine curriculum for students, residents, and faculty.
CERA Is Accepting Proposals for Program Directors Survey
CERA, the CAFM Educational Research Alliance, is now accepting proposals for questions for a survey of family medicine program directors. The survey will be conducted in fall of 2020. Researchers whose questions are included in the survey will have exclusive access to their portion of the survey results for 90 days. After the 90 days, the data will be added to the CERA data repository.
Updated Advocacy Course Now Includes New State and Local Modules
STFM's updated and expanded Advocacy Course provides strategies for promoting the value of family medicine to lawmakers. The course now includes state and local advocacy, pre/post-course surveys, and social media best practices.
Nominations for the Conference on Practice and Quality Improvement Steering Committee Are Now Being Accepted
STFM is now accepting nominations for a position on the Steering Committee of the Conference on Practice and Quality Improvement. Committee members review conference submissions and plan the conference.
STFM Is Looking for Its Next Representative for the Center for the History of Family Medicine Board of Curators
The Center for the History of Family Medicine is the primary repository of information on the history of the discipline of family medicine and family medicine organizations. STFM is inviting applications for the next STFM representative on the CHFM Board of Curators.
Recognize Your Preceptors With STFM's Precepting Awards
The STFM Precepting Awards recognize teaching contributions by individuals and teaching practices. Medical schools and residency programs can nominate teachers and teaching practices that meet the criteria. The awards are intended for those who precept students, particularly community preceptors/practices.
Honor a Family Medicine Advocate With the New Faculty Advocate Scholarship
Scholarships cover the cost of registration, travel, hotel accommodations, and meals not provided by the conference up to $1,500. Applicants must be members of STFM and fulfill all eligibility requirements.
Help Medical Students Begin Their Academic Careers with an STFM Foundation Scholarship
Nominate a medical student who has an interest in family medicine and the potential for an academic career to be an STFM Foundation Student Scholar. Scholarship winners receive up to $500 to cover travel expenses to attend the STFM Conference on Medical Student Education, and free conference registration!
Support STFM Foundation With Your Amazon Purchases
The STFM Foundation is now listed on Amazon Smiles as a charity to which Amazon Smiles will donate a percentage of you purchase.
Using Telehealth for Clinical Teaching in Medical School During COVID-19 Times
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, medical students are not allowed at clinical sites. Therefore, clerkship curricula in the United States must now be delivered online, while providing a similar experience. Faculty at the Geisel School of Medicine Family Medicine clerkship at Dartmouth College provided virtual curriculum, but wanted to find ways to involve students safely in direct patient care.
PIDS Announces New Vaccine Educational Resource
The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) announced their new program, Vaccine Education from Training to Practice. The first module, Vaccine Fundamentals, is now available. STFM was one of the three partners involved in the CoVER education grant.
USMLE Suspends Step 2 Clinical Skills Examination
"After careful consideration of all factors, we have decided to suspend Step 2 CS test administrations for the next 12-18 months... We will be providing refunds for all of those who were unable to take Step 2 CS due to the suspension of testing and will work to expedite these refunds. Over the next few weeks, we will be announcing more detailed information on what this decision will mean for examinees, e.g., refunds, progression through education/training and medical licensure," said USMLE.
ACGME Announces New Milestones Implementation Guide
The Guidebook for Implementing and Changing Assessment in the Milestones Era is now available on the Milestones Resources page. Key topics include application of change management to Milestones and assessment, what to expect post-implementation, and examples of action process models.
HRSA Is Hosting a Conference Call on Their Faculty Loan Repayment Program
The Faculty Loan Repayment Program supports health professions educators who are from disadvantaged backgrounds and are serving a vital role in preparing the next generation of the health workforce. Join the call on Thursday, June 4 from 3-4:30 p.m. ET to learn more about the program.
Calendar
August 24-27 (rescheduled): STFM Virtual Annual Conference
September 13-15: STFM Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement
Deadlines
June 9: Deadline for applications for the CERA Survey of Program Directors
June 16: Proposals Due for the Conference on Medical Student Education
June 17: Last day to apply to be Health Systems Chair and Assistant Chair
June 22: Deadline to apply for STFM Foundation Student Scholarships
July 6: Deadline to apply for STFM Representative for the Center for the History of Family Medicine
September 25: Nominations Due for STFM CPQI Steering Committee
October 15: Nominations Due for the Advocacy Scholarship for New Faculty
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