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Judy Washington, MD

STFM Member Judy Washington, MD is associate director of the Overlook Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program and has been an STFM member since 1998.

 

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Mary Nolan Hall, MD

Mary Nolan Hall, MD, is chief academic officer and senior vice president of medical education and research at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC and has been an STFM member since 1987, as well as past president of the STFM Board of Directors.

 

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Gilberto Granados, MD

Gilberto Granados, MD, associate clinical professor, David Geffen School of Medicine, co-director, Summer Urban Health Fellowship, and director, Third and Fourth-Year Family Medicine Clerkship at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been an STFM member since 1999.

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William Ventres, MD, MA

STFM Member Bill Ventres, MD, MA, is the Ben Saltzman, MD, Distinguished Chair in Rural Family Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock. In this role, he is responsible for encouraging students and residents at UAMS to consider careers in rural and underserved family medicine.

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Shou Ling Leong, MD

STFM Member Shou Ling Leong, MD is the assistant dean for Pathways Innovation and associate vice chair of Education at the Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Shou Ling has been an active member of STFM for 22 years.

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Rick Kellerman, MD

STFM Member Rick Kellerman, MD is professor and chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine–Wichita, and past president and board chair, American Academy of Family Physicians. Rick has been an active member of STFM for 28 years.

 

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David Henderson, MD

STFM Member Dr Henderson is an associate professor, chair for the Department of Family Medicine, and associate dean for Multicultural and Community Affairs at UCONN Health. Prior to joining the faculty he worked for a year as a physician volunteer in a rural hospital in Sierra Leone, West Africa. He also worked part time as a physician volunteer at Charter Oak Terrace Community Health Center in Hartford for 2 years.

 

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John Frey, MD

STFM Member Dr Frey is professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin where he previously served as professor and chair of the Department of Family Medicine. He has been a long-term STFM member. He has served as editor of Family Medicine and STFM President of Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.

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Vince WinklerPrins, MD

STFM Member Vince WinklerPrins, MD, is the assistant vice president for Student Health at Georgetown University. Dr WinklerPrins has been an active member of STFM for 18 years. 

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Melly Goodell, MD

STFM Member Melly Goodell, MD, is the chair of the Department of Family Medicine at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland and associate professor of Clinical Family Medicine at Georgetown University. Dr Goodell has been an active member of STFM for 21 years.

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Kathryn Fraser, PhD

STFM Member Kathryn Fraser, PhD, is the behavioral medicine coordinator at the Halifax Health Family Medicine Residency Program in Daytona Beach, Florida. She is a past director of the Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellowship and currently leads the Mentorship Work Group as part of STFM’s Underrepresented in Medicine initiative. 

 

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Christopher Morley, PhD

STFM Member Christopher P. Morley, PhD, is chair of the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, vice chair of Research in the Department of Family Medicine, and associate professor of Public Health, Family Medicine, and Psychiatry at S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical University.

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Alison Dobbie, MD

STFM Member Alison Dobbie, MD, is professor and chair of Family and Community Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr Dobbie has been an STFM member for 23 years.

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Victoria Gorski, MD

STFM Member Victoria Gorski, MD, is associate professor of the Department of Family and Social Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr Gorski has been an STFM member for 22 years.

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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:
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)

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