One of the strongest features of the Society is the opportunity members have to work with others to address their special interests. By participating in a wide variety of committees, task forces, and groups, STFM members can effect changes in an ever-growing number of areas.

STFM groups define an ongoing interest group of members that work toward specific goals. Groups allow members to address special areas of interest and develop curricula, monographs, meetings, and networks. Membership is open to all STFM members.

For more information, contact STFM at 800-274-2237, ext. 5402, kfrank@stfm.org.

Committees

Advertising Review

Chair:
Roger A. Sherwood, CAE
STFM
PO Box 7370
Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-0370
913-906-6000
Fax: 913-906-6096
sherwood@stfm.org

International
The purpose of the International Committee is to promote 1) the understanding and teaching of family medicine throughout the world, 2) the training of family physicians able to address health care needs in their communities in various countries, and 3) the spirit of cooperation in international exchange for the mutual development of all participants. The main activities of the group are to provide an opportunity for family medicine educators with interests and professional activity related to our stated purpose to network, and to arrange a forum for dissemination of related endeavors at the STFM Annual Spring Conference. Join the International Committee's Listserve here.

Chair:
Michael V. Miller, DO
University of WY Casper FMR
1522 E. A Street
Casper, WY 82601
307-233-6000
Fax: 307-235-6202
mvmiller@uwyo.edu

Strategic Planning Committee
The STFM Strategic Planning Committee ensures that appropriate structures and processes are developed to carry out the strategic plan. The membership of the committee includes immediate past president (chair), president-elect, three standing committee chairs, a community-based faculty respresentative and a department chair, all appointed by the president and the executive director staff liason to the committee.

Chair:
Caryl J. Heaton DO
UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
Medical Science Bldg/Rm B648
185 S Orange Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
Phone: 973-972-7979
Fax: 973-972-7997
E-Mail: heaton@umdnj.edu

Nominations

Chair:
Mark E. Quirk EdD
Univ of MA Med Ctr
Umass Medical School
Dept of Fam Med & Comm Hlth
55 Lake Ave N, Room A3-232
Worcester, MA 01655
Phone: 508-856-3013
Fax: 508-856-1212
E-Mail: mark.quirk@umassmed.edu

Standing Committees

Communications

Chair:
Betsy Naumburg MD
University of Rochester
99 Crosman Terrace
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: 585-275-4537
Email: elizabeth_naumburg@urmc.rochester.edu

Education

Chair:
Jeffrey A. Stearns MD
University of Wisconsin
Aurora/Sinai Samaritan Med Ctr
1020 North 12th St/Rm3105
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: 414-219-3199
Fax: 414-219-3168
Email: jstearns@fammed.wisc.edu

Legislative Affairs

Chair:
Terrence E. Steyer MD
Medical University of South Carolina
295 Calhoun St
PO Box 250192
Charleston, SC 29425-0192
843-792-8112
Fax: 843-792-3598
steyerte@musc.edu

Membership

Chair:
Sim S. Galazka MD
University of Virginia, SOM
Depart of Fam Med/Box 800729
Lee St Primary Care Cnt 1061
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0729
Phone: 434-982-3975
Fax: 434-982-4306
ssg3m@virginia.edu

Program

Chair:
James W. Tysinger, PhD
University of Texas HSC at San Antonio
Dept of Fam & Comm Med
7703 Floyd Curl Dr,MC 7794
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Phone: 210-567-3043
Fax: 210-567-4579
Email: tysinger@uthscsa.edu

Research

Chair:
James M. Gill, MD, MPH
Delaware Valley Outcomes Research
17 Henderson Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
302-444-9363
Fax: 302-444-9364
Email: gillj@dvoresearch.com