Faculty Needed for New STFM Medical Director Faculty Development Fellowship

Apply to serve as faculty for this new and exciting fellowship by September 24, 2026. The position duration is from October 2026 to September 2029.

August 11, 2026—STFM is accepting applications for two work group members to join a small team to develop and implement a new, yearlong STFM Medical Director Faculty Development Fellowship. The position duration is October 2026–September 2029. Candidates should have strong leadership capabilities and the ability to engage/teach/mentor junior to mid-career medical directors. This role requires a commitment to delivering high-quality results on schedule.The fellowship will provide:

Longitudinal training for new and mid-career medical directors
An opportunity for experienced medical directors to share knowledge
Opportunities to network with family medicine-focused medical directors across the country

How to Apply

To be considered for the work group, send your name, email address, job title, program/institution affiliation, and a one-page overview of skills and experience that make you a good candidate for the task force to Mary Theobald at mltheobald@stfm.org by September 24, 2026.

Work Group Responsibilities and Meeting Schedule

The work group will develop curriculum for the fellowship and lead the implementation.Work group members will be expected to attend the following meetings:

Virtual Meeting: November 12, 2026, 2–4 pm eastern
In-Person Meeting: January 21–22, 2027 (full day on January 21 and 8 am–noon on January 22 (travel on January 20)
Virtual Meeting: March 30, 2027, 2–4pm eastern
In-Person Meeting in Chicago: April 30–May 1, 2027 (full day on April 30 and 8 am–noon on May 1
Virtual Meeting: August 12, 2027, 2–4 eastern
Fellowship Launch: Sept 13–14, 2027 in Denver, CO, prior to the 2027 STFM Conference on Practice and Quality Improvement: 1–6 pm (followed by a reception) on September 13; 8 am–noon on September 14
2027/2028 webinar and meeting schedule to be determined
Fellowship: August 28–29, 2028 in Kansas City, MO, prior to the 2028 STFM Conference on Practice and Quality Improvement: 1–6 pm (followed by a reception) on August 28; 8 am–noon on August 29
2028/2029 webinar and meeting schedule to be determined
Fellowship: Dates TBD, 2029 prior to the 2029 STFM Conference on Practice and Quality Improvement: 1–6 pm (followed by a reception); 8 am–noon

Travel expenses for in-person task force meetings will be paid by STFM. Faculty will receive $1000 travel stipends for in-person fellowship convenings.

How to Apply

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Leawood, KS 66211

(800) 274-7928

stfmoffice@stfm.org

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