Call for Proposals for a CERA Survey of Family Medicine Program Directors on Wellness/Burnout/FatigueCERA, the CAFM Educational Research Alliance, is now accepting proposals for questions for a survey of family medicine residency program directors on wellness/burnout/fatigue. This survey topic area was chosen because of the importance of wellness and the problem of burnout in residency trainees. Survey proposals with hypotheses that relate to this topic area will be considered. Blog PostThe Two-Way, Patient-Doctor Relationship and Physician Resilience"To me," writes Johnny Tenegra, MD, "the doctor-patient relationship has been portrayed as the doctor serving the patient, but the relationship is really a two-way street. If our patients detect our genuine touch and care, then some of them will be on the lookout for our own resiliency and well-being." Your Input Is Needed for the Next Strategic PlanSTFM is beginning its strategic planning process to determine where to invest time and resources over the next several years. The STFM member survey was recently emailed to you. Your response will help the strategic planning committee make decisions to meet the needs of members. Please look for this email and respond. Another reminder email will go out next week. FMAHealth Publishes Patient Engagement Case Studies and Health is Primary Focuses on ImmunizationFMAHealth’s Engagement Tactic Team developed 13 patient engagement case studies showcasing the innovative ways that practices are engaging patients in the design and delivery of care. The case studies offer physicians and practices low cost, high-value examples of strategies they can implement to systematically engage patients and strengthen their practices. In August, Health is Primary focuses on raising awareness about vaccinations. Download their immunizations toolkit to spread the word. Help STFM celebrate innovation, inspiration, and achievement in family medicine education. Nominate deserving colleagues for the Society awards listed below. F. Marian Bishop Leadership Award The Lynn and Joan Carmichael STFM Recognition Award STFM Humanism Award STFM Excellence in Education Award STFM Innovative Program Award STFM Advocate Award List Your Job Openings in the Fall Positions and Opportunities BookThe Positions and Opportunities Book is STFM’s bi‑annual recruitment guide showcasing career opportunities for family medicine educators and researchers. Education ColumnContinuing Reproductive Education for Advanced Training Efficacy: A Novel Collaborative Program to Support Abortion Practice and Family Planning Advocacy Beyond ResidencyPhysicians often face barriers when integrating abortion care into their postresidency practice. To address this, a curriculum was developed which emphasizes advocacy and leadership skills as necessary complements to clinical skills. In this curriculum, residents attend evening workshops, complete a scholarly project, and participate in advanced clinical training sessions. How Do Residency Programs Use Social Media to Attract Students?We're looking for examples on how residency programs use social media to attract students to their programs. These examples will be used in the Twitter chat (#STFMchat) on Wednesday, August 29. Email your examples to Sarah Eggers at seggers@stfm.org. See You at the AAFP National Conference!STFM will be exhibiting at booth #906 this week at the AAFP National Conference. Stop by and say hello, and encourage your students to join—membership is now free for all medical students! EventsDeadlinesAugust 1: Applications due for the H. Winter Griffith Resident Scholarship for Excellence in Practice Improvement and Patient Care and the FPM Award for Practice Improvement August 1: Applications to serve on the STFM Conference on Practice Improvement Steering Committee are due August 3: Applications are due for Emerging Leaders faculty August 13: Nominations are due for STFM BOD positions |