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Preconference Workshops

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Attendees wanting to register ONLY for a preconference workshop will need to complete this registration form (PDF) and send it to ksevedge@stfm.org.

Preconference Workshops

Thursday, January 30, 2025 1–5 pm

PR1: Empowering Family Medicine Educators With AI Tools

John Hayes, DO; David Chartash, PhD; Hannah Soczka; Tavinder Ark; Katie McLaughlin, JD

This 4-hour workshop is designed to equip family medicine educators with essential Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, enhancing teaching efficiency and educational quality. The session begins with an introduction to AI technologies, highlighting their relevance in health care and medical education, followed by a deep dive into AI mechanisms such as machine learning and natural language processing. Participants will engage in hands-on activities during a session on prompt engineering, learning to craft effective AI prompts for educational content and assessments. The workshop includes interactive voting to identify key challenges that can be addressed with AI, leading into a collaborative design session where participants will develop AI-driven solutions. The workshop concludes with a brainstorming session on future AI applications and potential challenges in medical education. This dynamic and interactive workshop aims to prepare educators to integrate AI seamlessly into their curricula and administrative tasks, fostering a more engaging and effective learning environment for students.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

  1. Explain the basic principles of AI and how they are currently applied in medical education and healthcare settings
  2. Design educational sessions using AI tools that enhance learning in clinical courses, such as those that assist in generating differential diagnoses and grading clinical notes
  3. Create educational materials, including AI-assisted multiple-choice questions and structured activities for journal clubs, using AI functionalities
  4. Implement AI for administrative tasks, effectively utilizing AI to draft letters of recommendation, summarize Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPE), and identify biases in student comments
  5. Envision and plan for the integration of AI in future medical education scenarios, aiming to seamlessly incorporate technological advancements into the curriculum

Fee: $150 (includes CME and light refreshments)

Attendance Limit: 50


PR2: FMIG Faculty Advisor and Supporter Workshop

Adam Bradley, MM; Ashley Bentley, CAE, MBA; Sara Davis

Family Medicine Interest Groups and Student Associations of American College of Osteopathic Family Physician faculty advisors have both the opportunity and the calling to build and support medical student awareness, understanding, and commitment to family medicine at their institutions with the end goal of contributing to a more robust family medicine workforce. This goes far beyond simply helping a group of students reserve a conference room for a lunch lecture; it’s about giving students the opportunity to follow their passion for primary care and spread it among their peers in a meaningful way, engaging students in reform, giving them crucial experiences that their curriculum leaves behind, and ultimately leading more of them to find their fit in family medicine. Faculty and staff advisors from across the country will come together in this workshop to share successful strategies and get re-energized for this vital work. At its foundation, the workshop provides dedicated space to explore with peers the role these organizations play in developing the primary care workforce of the future and identify opportunities to make the programs, activities, and initiatives of family medicine student organizations more effective and successful. The workshop will bring in new and emerging research on the role of family medicine student organizations, models for engagement and management, and leadership skill development for faculty and staff.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

  1. Effectively provide leadership and mentorship for their family medicine student organizations
  2. Implement best practices for student engagement
  3. Advocate for their family medicine student organizations and students, and grow their institution's program

No Fee; Sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians (includes CME and light refreshments)

Attendance Limit: 80

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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.