Governance

Medical Student Education Committee

The Medical Student Education Committee provides insight and resources to address the needs of family medicine departments and educators, plans the Conference on Medical Student Education, and organizes the STFM Academic Track for the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students.

Chair

Ruben Hernan Hernandez Mondragon, MD, FAAFP, DipAB

Indiana University 

Committee Member

Kathryn Hart, MD

Georgetown University

Committee Member

Christina Kelly, MD

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Committee Member

Whitney LeFevre, MD

University of Missouri-Columbia

Committee Member

Tessa Rohrberg, MD, FAAFP

University of Kansas–Wichita 

Committee Member

Tomoko Sairenji, MD, MS

University of Washington

Committee Member

Roberto Silva, MD

University of Colorado

Committee Member

Maria Syl de la Cruz, MD

 Thomas Jefferson University

Student Representative

Samantha Busch

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health,

Staff Liaison

Chris Barlow, PhD

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Events

November 14, 2025 8:30 am–5:30 pm Central: POCUS Launchpad: Navigating Logistics of Implementing Ultrasound in Residency Training

November 19, 2025, 1 pm Eastern: GME Leadership Webinar Series: “Soft Power, Strong Purpose: Navigating Institutional Realities”

January 29–February 1, 2026: The 2026 STFM Conference on Medical Student Education

February 4, 2026, 1 pm Eastern: Webinar: Rethinking Bias in AI - Why Algorithmic Bias is Only the Tip of the Iceberg

March 31, 2026, 1 pm Eastern: Webinar: Integrity, Identity, and Inclusion: Reframing Professionalism for a New Era

 Webinar: Integrity, Identity, and Inclusion: Reframing Professionalism for a New Era

May 2–6, 2026: The 2026 STFM Annual Spring Conference

Due Dates

November 1, 2025: Apply for Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellowship

November 8, 2025: Nominations for the following awards: Curtis G. Hames Research Award and STFM Research Paper of the Year Award

November 14, 2025: Apply for Emerging Leaders Fellowship

November 17, 2025: Apply for Faculty Development Delivered Chair

December 1, 2025: Apply for Deputy Editor for DEIA of Family Medicine Journal

December 12, 2025: Apply to Be Co-Editor of STFM Education Column

December 15, 2025: Apply for CERA Clerkship Survey Director

December 15, 2025: Apply for CERA Mentor Director

January 15, 2026: Family Medicine Call for Papers: Theme Issue on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Family Medicine Education

March 1, 2026: Family Medicine Call for Papers: Theme Issue on Scope of Practice in Family Medicine

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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:

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Bad Prompt

"What type of membership is best for me?"

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Good Prompt

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