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January 29–February 1, 2026 • Sheraton LeMeridien Charlotte • Charlotte, NC

Call for Presentations Open

Obtain the necessary skills and resources to guide and inspire your medical students in becoming proficient, empathetic, cooperative, and innovative physicians dedicated to addressing the health care requirements of our communities. Establish connections with family medicine educators, coordinators, administrators, students, residents, and community preceptors nationwide.

Learn about:

  • Increasing educators and students in family medicine
  • Improving assessment and evaluation processes
  • Competency-based medical education
  • Health outcomes in practice and education
  • Incorporating anti-racism curricular changes
  • Improving well-being at the personal and systems level
  • Recruiting and retaining community preceptors
  • Advocacy skills for faculty and learners
  • Professionalism assessment and curriculum for students
  • Novel strategies/recruitment programs to engage students in Family Medicine
  • Innovations in medical education
  • Preparing students for the match
  • Family medicine coordinator best practices and innovations
  • Use of artificial intelligence and other virtual tools in medical education
  • Making the business case for FM within your institution
  • Future of family medicine: eg, scope of practice, advocating for the specialty
  • Exploration of career opportunities within family medicine: eg, direct primary care, academic, private practice
  • Increasing educational research
  • Faculty development topics: eg., curriculum development, giving feedback, teaching in the clinical setting, leadership development, conflict management, project management, educational scholarship/research, mentoring, promotion, struggling learners and remediation
  • Teaching clinical topics: eg., impact of climate change, trauma-informed care, behavioral health, addiction/MAT, community-based hormonal therapy, reproductive health, lifestyle medicine, POCUS, chronic disease management, disease prevention, population health, quality improvement

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Questions

If you have questions about the Conference on Medical Student Education, contact the STFM Office.

Contact Us

 

11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway

Leawood, KS 66211

(800) 274-7928

stfmoffice@stfm.org 

 

 

Events

May 3–7, 2025: STFM Annual Spring Conference

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

Due Dates

April 1, 2025: Early Bird Deadline for STFM Annual Spring Conference Registration

April 11, 2025: Applications to Serve as STFM Representative to World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) Due

May 16, 2025: STFM Foundation Student Scholar Nominations Due

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

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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.