The selection is made by the STFM Nominations Committee and approved by the STFM Board of Directors. Nominations are rated based on the:
- Innovativeness of the program or activity,
- Sustained impact on home institution
- Regional/national impact on family medicine education
Members of the Nominations Committee are not eligible to receive the award while serving on the Committee.
A nominator must be an STFM member, although nominee may be a member or a nonmember; self-nomination is acceptable.
Prepare the following:
- A statement from the nominator citing the nominee's accomplishments and activities that warrant consideration for the STFM award
- A statement from the nominator citing the program/activity's impact on improving resident, student, or faculty education, and the regional or national significance of the program/activity and the nominee's involvement in the program or activity development,
- Up to an additional three letters of support from individuals familiar with the program or activity, whether participants, graduates, or supervisors
- Appropriate program materials for selection committee review
Complete the nomination form and compile above materials and send electronically to Kim Sevedge by September 18.
All nominees will be notified in late December.
Recipients for this award will be honored during the STFM Annual Conference. A representative of the winning innovative program will receive a commemorative award and a complimentary registration to the STFM Annual Spring Conference.
