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May 3–7, 2025 • Salt Lake City, UT

Welcome to the much-anticipated event of the year: the STFM Annual Spring Conference, featuring an extensive lineup of over 500 educational and interactive sessions, including seminars, lecture discussions, papers, and poster presentations. Join a vibrant community of more than 1500 family medicine colleagues to share insights, learn from success stories, and foster collaboration.

Discover a dynamic learning environment offering:

  1. Seminars and Workshops: Acquire valuable knowledge, skills, and tools to enhance your role as an educator. Engage in sessions designed to elevate your teaching methodologies and approaches.

  2. Lecture Discussions and Roundtable Sessions: Participate in thought-provoking discussions and hear about innovative ideas and interventions shaping the landscape of family medicine. These sessions provide a platform for dynamic exchanges and the exploration of emerging trends.

  3. Poster and Completed Project Sessions: Explore the forefront of family medicine education through innovative poster presentations and completed project sessions. Stay abreast of new knowledge, research findings, and advancements that contribute to the evolution of the field.

  4. Continuous Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, experts, and industry leaders throughout the conference. Build meaningful professional relationships, share experiences, and collaborate on initiatives that can drive positive change in family medicine.

Follow the latest conference information using the hashtag #AN25 on social media.

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New CME/CEU Offerings at Annual Spring Conference

STFM has exciting news to share about continuing medical education (CME) and continuing education unit (CEU) credit at the Annual Spring Conference! We’ve heard your feedback and are happy to announce that we expanded our CME/CEU offering to include pharmacy, social work, and psychology credits.

This is one of the most requested improvements among past conference attendees, and we hope this addition makes the Annual Spring Conference a more rewarding experience for a larger group of medical professionals.

Thought-Provoking General Sessions

Opening General Session—Sunday, May 4

Dean Seehusen, MD, and Aaron Saguil, MD

Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, and University of Florida

“The Successful Family Medicine Research Mentor”

General Session—Monday, May 5

Thomas L. Schwenk, MD

University of Nevada

"What Does It Mean To Be A (Family) Physician"

 

General Session—Wednesday, May 7

Irene Dankwa-Mullan, MD, MPH

2025 Leland Blanchard Lecture: "Building Equity into Healthcare AI: From Promise to Practice"

 

Questions?

If you have questions about the Annual Spring Conference, contact (800) 274-7928 or email stfmoffice@stfm.org.

Contact Us

 

11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway

Leawood, KS 66211

(800) 274-7928

stfmoffice@stfm.org 

 

 

Events

May 30, 2025, 12 pm CDT/1 pm EDT: Webinar: Ethical Use of AI in the Family Medicine Clinic

July 21, 2025, 12 pm CDT/1 pm EDT: Equitable Advisors Webinar: "Strategies for Pushing Past Your First $1 Million"

September 8–10, 2025: The 2025 STFM Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement

Due Dates

May 23, 2025: Applications for Leadership Through Scholarship Fellowship

May 23, 2025: Applications to Serve on the STFM Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement Steering Committee Due

June 10, 2025: Presentation Submissions for the 2026 Conference on Medical Student Education

June 10, 2025: Deadline for Nominated Students to Apply for STFM Foundation Student Scholarship

June 17, 2025: Call for Proposals for CERA Family Medicine General Membership Survey

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Tips for Using STFM's AI Assistant

STFM's AI Assistant is designed to help you find information and answers about Family Medicine education. While it's a powerful tool, getting the best results depends on how you phrase your questions. Here's how to make the most of your interactions:

1. Avoid Ambiguous Language

Be Clear and Specific: Use precise terms and avoid vague words like "it" or "that" without clear references.

Example:

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Try: "Can you help me update our Family Medicine clerkship curriculum?"
Why this is important: Ambiguous language can confuse the AI, leading to irrelevant or unclear responses. Clear references help the chatbot understand exactly what you're asking.

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Example:

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Why this is better: Providing details about your role ("program coordinator") and your goal ("design or update clerkship curricula") gives the chatbot enough context to offer more targeted information.

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Provide Necessary Details:The STFM AI Assistant has been trained on STFM's business and resources. The AI can only use the information you provide or that it has been trained on.

Example:

Instead of: "How can I improve my program?"
Try: "As a program coordinator for a Family Medicine clerkship, what resources does STFM provide to help me improve student engagement and learning outcomes?"
Why this is important: Including relevant details helps the AI understand your specific situation, leading to more accurate and useful responses.

4. Reset if You Change Topics

Clear Chat History When Switching Topics:

If you move to a completely new topic and the chatbot doesn't recognize the change, click the Clear Chat History button and restate your question.
Note: Clearing your chat history removes all previous context from the chatbot's memory.
Why this is important: Resetting ensures the AI does not carry over irrelevant information, which could lead to confusion or inaccurate answers.

5. Provide Enough Context

Include Background Information: The more context you provide, the better the chatbot can understand and respond to your question.

Example:

Instead of: "What are the best practices?"
Try: "In the context of Family Medicine education, what are the best practices for integrating clinical simulations into the curriculum?"
Why this is important: Specific goals, constraints, or preferences allow the AI to tailor its responses to your unique needs.

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Break Down Complex Queries: If you have multiple questions, ask them separately.

Example:

Instead of: "What are the requirements for faculty development, how do I register for conferences, and what grants are available?"
Try: Start with "What are the faculty development requirements for Family Medicine educators?" Then follow up with your other questions after receiving the response.
Why this is important: This approach ensures each question gets full attention and a complete answer.

Examples of Good vs. Bad Prompts

Bad Prompt

"What type of membership is best for me?"

Why it's bad: The AI Chat Assistant has no information about your background or needs.

Good Prompt

"I'm the chair of the Department of Family Medicine at a major university, and I plan to retire next year. I'd like to stay involved with Family Medicine education. What type of membership is best for me?"

Why it's good: The AI Chat Assistant knows your role, your future plans, and your interest in staying involved, enabling it to provide more relevant advice.

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While the AI Chat Assistant is a helpful tool, it can still produce inaccurate or incomplete responses. Always verify critical information with reliable sources or colleagues before taking action.

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The Chat Assistant:

  • Cannot access external websites or open links
  • Cannot process or view images
  • Cannot make changes to STFM systems or process transactions
  • Cannot access real-time information (like your STFM Member Profile information)

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