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General Information

Continuing Medical Education
The AAFP has reviewed 2025 STFM Conference on Medical Student Education and deemed it acceptable for up to 18.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 01/30/2025 to 02/02/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please note the following topics were denied credit. Please ensure learners are aware these topics do not carry AAFP CME credit:

  • Coordinator Burnout—Session denied due to eligibility not being evident within the learning objectives as required by the non-clinical requirements.
  • An Innovative Educational Program to Address Lifestyle Medicine Competency B: "The Role of the Practitioner’s Personal Health”—Session denied due to eligibility not being evident within the learning objectives as required by the non-clinical requirements; denied due to content being personal in nature for the physician's personal benefit.

AMA/AAFP Equivalency—AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

For all AAFP credit equivalencies and recognition, please see the AAFP Credit System website.

STFM Collaborative Meetings
If you are the chair of an STFM Collaborative and would like to meet at one of the designated times during the conference, contact Traci Brazelton at tbrazelton@stfm.org by January 3, 2025.

Photo/Video Permission
We will be taking photos and video throughout this conference. By attending, you give STFM permission to use images taken at the conference in any electronic or printed communications by STFM for any advertising and promotional purposes. You agree to release STFM and their employees, agents, and designees from liability for any violation of any personal or proprietary right you may have in connection with such use.

Conference Refund Policies
On or before December 29, 2024 — If a registrant determines they cannot attend a conference for personal or work reasons, requests for refunds must be received in writing by STFM to receive a 50% registration fee refund.

After December 29, 2024 — If a registrant is unable to attend the conference due to weather or medical/life emergencies occurring at the time of the conference, they may be eligible for a 50% refund, as defined below.

  1. Weather: If registrant is unable to attend because of a weather emergency due to cancellations by airline or airport, registrant must show that they attempted to re-schedule their travel arrangements but could not get to the conference during the official conference dates. In the event of such cancellation request by a conference registrant, the registrant must provide STFM with official documentation to support their request.
  2. Medical, Death or Life-threatening Illness: Pertaining to attendee, spouse, parent, child, grandparent, brother/sister.

No refunds will be issued later than 1 week after the conference.

In the unlikely and extreme event that STFM is forced to cancel a conference, STFM is not responsible for fees or penalties that conference registrants may incur for non-refundable airline tickets or hotel deposits.

Thanks and Recognition

STFM extends a big “thank you” to the conference Steering Committee for all of their hard work in coordinating and planning the conference.

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AI Chatbot Tips

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:
Instead of: "Can you help me with that?"
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.

2. Use Specific Terms

Identify the Subject Clearly: Clearly state the subject or area you need information about.

Example:
Instead of: "What resources does STFM provide?"
Try: "I'm a new program coordinator for a Family Medicine clerkship. What STFM resources are available to help me design or update clerkship curricula?"
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.

3. Don't Assume the AI Knows Everything

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.

6. Ask One Question at a Time

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.

Double Check Important Information

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.

Technical Limitations

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)

STFM AI Assistant
Disclaimer: The STFM Assistant can make mistakes. Check important information.