STFM Member Benefits
- Meet Accreditation Requirements
- Spend Less Time Creating Curricula
- Feed your passion
- Get motivated, get educated, get connected
- Be "in the know"
- Lead STFM initiatives
- Advocate for change
- Advance your career
For a comprehensive overview of STFM benefits, review the 2025 STFM Member Benefits Guide. Links to the desktop PDF and mobile-friendly PDF are below.
Ways to Pay for STFM Membership
STFM offers the option to pay by check, online, or through an institution. Email Emily Nitcher with the link below to ask questions, or use the links attached to start the payment process.
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STFM Member Categories
Physician Membership
Who: Any physician who is in a teaching position or actively involved in the organization, administration, or promotion of family medicine
When: Memberships run the calendar year, from January 1–December 31.
2026 Membership Price: $405
Other FM Educator Membership
Who: Any individual, who is not a physician, who is in a teaching position or is actively involved in the organization, administration, or promotion of family medicine. Examples include pharmacists, behavioral scientists, physician assistants, researchers, social workers, etc.
When: Memberships run the calendar year, from January 1–December 31
2026 Membership Price: $270
60 years or older? Consider a lifetime membership.
Associate Membership
Who: Faculty (employed and community) who devote no more than 10 hours per week or 3 months per year to teaching
When: Memberships run the calendar year, from January 1–December 31.
2026 Membership Price: $175
Coordinator Membership
Who: Any individual who is in a coordinator position (examples include medical student education coordinators, residency coordinators, clerkship coordinators)
When: Memberships run the calendar year, from January 1–December 31.
2026 Membership Price: $175
International Membership
Who: Any individual who either holds a teaching position or is actively involved in the organization, administration, or promotion of family medicine who resides outside the United States or Canada
When: Memberships run the calendar year, from January 1–December 31.
2026 Membership Price: $175
Affiliate (Student, Resident, Fellow)
Who: Any individual who is a medical student, resident, or fellow-in-training in an approved family medicine program or department
When: Memberships run the calendar year, from January 1–December 31. An Affiliate Membership shall automatically terminate at the close of the year in which the Affiliate Member shall cease to meet the initial status qualifications for such membership.
2026 Membership Prices: $130 for fellows, $60 for residents, and free for students
Emeritus Membership
Who: Any individual, retired or age 70 or over, who has been an STFM member for 10 or more years
When: Memberships run the calendar year, from January 1–December 31.
2026 Membership Price: Free with a complimentary digital subscription to Family Medicine journal
Contact Emily Nitcher for more information.
Lifetime Membership
Who: Any individual who is age 60 or older. This category provides full membership—for a lifetime—with voting rights and is a fantastic way to honor retiring faculty for their service.
When: Memberships run the calendar year, from January 1–December 31.
One-Time Membership Fee:
- $2,500 for physicians
- $1,800 for other family medicine educators
How to download an application:
- Physicians: Download an application (PDF)
- Other family medicine educators: Download an application (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions About STFM Membership
Is STFM Only for Full-Time Educators?
I'm a Student/Resident. What Does STFM Have for Me?
How long is the membership year?
When Should I Renew My Membership?
Is My Membership Payment Tax-Deductible?
What Are My Payment Options if I Renew Online?
How Do I Log In?
When Will I Receive My Member Welcome Packet?
What Are the Benefits of My Membership?
I’ve Moved. How Do I Update my Address?
Questions About STFM Memberships?
Contact STFM Membership Engagement Manager Emily Nitcher at (913) 906-5685 or the email linked below.
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