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Partners and Supporters of the STFM Annual Spring Conference

Learn about the partners and supporters of the STFM Annual Spring Conference. Our partners and supporters promote medical education as a critical component of their missions. We thank them for their support of our conference and values.

List of Partners for 2026 STFM Annual Spring Conference

AAMC

The AAMC Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) program is a foundational part of the transition to residency ecosystem and supports students, programs, specialties, and schools. For over 30 years, the ERAS program has been the gold standard in medical residency and fellowship applications, trusted by over 131 specialties and more than 10,000 programs. Through our strategic collaboration with Thalamus, we are accelerating innovation in the transition to residency by enhancing interview scheduling, recruitment analytics, and holistic review.

The Integration Academy is a robust website of resources to support integration of behavioral health in primary care settings, with a key focus on providing care for patients with mental health conditions and substance use disorders, including opioid misuse. The Integration Academy serves clinicians, healthcare executives, healthcare administrators, practices, delivery systems, health plans, patients, communities, researchers, and policymakers seeking to understand, implement, or improve behavioral health and primary care integration. Its purpose is to analyze, synthesize, and produce actionable information and practical resources that promote the use of best practices for integrated behavioral health.

ADFM

ADFM supports academic departments of family medicine to lead and achieve their full potential in care, education, scholarship, and advocacy to promote health and health equity. ADFM members are Departments of Family Medicine, represented by the Department Chairs and Senior Administrators, as well as by other senior department leaders (as Associate Members). Our current members include over 150 Departments of Family Medicine and we continue to grow. Our annual conference, held each February, attracts over 200 institutional leaders within larger Academic Medical Centers who are leading innovations in clinical care delivery, education of medical students, training of residents, and conduct of research.

Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona is redefining the future of healthcare—bridging the gap between conventional and healing-oriented medicine. Through cutting-edge education, groundbreaking research, transformative events, and hands-on clinical work, we equip healthcare professionals with evidence-based, integrative approaches to enhance patient care, optimize well-being, and drive lasting change in communities.

ATSU-KCOM National Center for Osteopathic Principles and Practice Education

The National Center for Osteopathic Principles and Practice Education (NCOPPE) provides individualized education support and serves as an online repository of Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP)-related materials available on-demand for educators across the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education continuum. NCOPPE’s goal is to advance osteopathic education, promote integration of osteopathic principles in clinic practice, and encourage development of OPP educational materials in our profession.NCOPPE is partnered with Still OPTI, an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) sponsoring institution, and provides high-quality osteopathic principles education that promotes osteopathic competency development throughout the continuum of osteopathic medical education.

Banner Health

Banner Health is a mission-driven, nonprofit health system that delivers comprehensive clinical services, emphasizes innovation, supports medical education and research, and is deeply integrated into multiple communities across the western US. All profits are reinvested to improve patient care, infrastructure, and community health.

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

We model and lead family medicine through research, clinical care, advocacy, and education to increase hope and improve the mortality, morbidity, quality of life, and social drivers of health for patients and their communities.

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

DermLite LLC manufactures skin imaging devices.

Equitable

Distribution organization for Equitable Holding, Equitable Advisors, through the Associations Business, provides comprehensive financial and retirement planning to meet STFM member needs and goals.

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)

FORCE supports individuals and families affected by hereditary cancer. Our community includes those with a personal or family history of cancer, Lynch syndrome, or inherited mutations in genes such as BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, PALB2, CHEK2, PALB2, PTEN and others associated with increased cancer risk.

FPIN

FPIN (Family Physicians Inquiries Network) is a nonprofit, membership-based learning community that empowers primary care clinicians to practice and teach evidence-based medicine. Founded in 1998, FPIN provides collaborative scholarship opportunities, peer-reviewed publishing, and professional development resources. Our mission is to improve patient care by answering the most important questions in primary care with the best current evidence. Through our signature writing programs, editorial training, and curated journal, Evidence-Based Practice, FPIN supports learners, educators, and clinicians in growing their academic portfolio and clinical expertise. Our vision is a primary care workforce that thinks critically, communicates expertly, and uses evidence to elevate care.

GE HealthCare

GE HealthCare is a trusted global healthcare solutions partner, delivering advanced technologies, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and AI-powered tools that can help make hospitals more efficient, clinicians more effective, therapies more precise, and patients healthier and happier.With over 125 years of experience, we collaborate with providers worldwide to simplify care pathways and shape the future of personalized, connected, and compassionate care.

One Medical is a technology-powered primary care provider disrupting traditional healthcare. It operates clinics nationwide, offering a seamless digital experience, personalized 30-min appointments, and data-driven, relationship-based care. One Medical partners with businesses to provide employee health benefits and has rapidly expanded to over 100 locations, serving 600,000+ members as a trailblazer in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Rosh Review

Rosh Review is a comprehensive, question-based learning platform that helps medical trainees prepare for exams through high-quality, board-style questions with detailed explanations. It also provides performance analytics and insights that support both learners and program leadership throughout training.

Sharon Washington Consulting

Sharon Washington Consulting (SWC) is a nationally recognized firm specializing in advancing racial equity, trauma-informed leadership, and inclusive learning in healthcare. Led by Dr. Sharon G.E. Washington, SWC has partnered with over 25 academic medical centers, residency programs, and health systems to design and implement longitudinal DEIA strategies. Services include organizational climate assessments, faculty and leadership coaching, conflict management and restorative practices, and curriculum integration. SWC equips healthcare professionals with the skills and structural frameworks to foster cultures of accountability, healing, and equity in clinical education and patient care.

Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare is a national leader in abortion training and curriculum innovation, with a mission to cultivate the next generation of diverse reproductive health champions. We do this through abortion training, mentorship, and curriculum development. TEACH is also the home of the RHEDI program, a national network of family medicine residency programs which offer comprehensive reproductive health training, including abortion, through a reproductive justice lens.

TrueLearn

Leading healthcare education platform TrueLearn empowers family medicine programs and faculty to help residents realize their full potential and succeed on the ABFM In-Training and Certification Exams, as well as on the ACOFP In-Service Exam and ABOFP Cognitive Exam for osteopathic residents. Our solution is built on cognitive science strategies—proven to elevate teaching and learning, strengthen comprehension, and optimize first-time pass rates—and powered by a robust data engine that delivers real-time analytics and insights on key metrics such as resident performance, progress, and exam readiness. This allows programs and faculty to longitudinally track and guide learning performance from day one and throughout the program’s entirety, to maximize learning and program outcomes.

UPMC St. Margaret Faculty Development Fellowship Program

The University of Pittsburgh & UPMC St Margaret Faculty Development Fellowship Program is a flexible, innovative fellowship committed to training excellent teaching Family Physicians. This program is nationally recognized for individualized, superior training.Established in 1982, UPMC St Margaret & University of Pittsburgh Faculty Development Fellowship has graduated more fellows than any other full-time program.Fellows gain clinical and teaching experiences from three different community hospital-based residency training sites. They benefit from access to the university’s rich resources for graduate education, research, grant development, and mentoring. Fellows may obtain a Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Medical Education or Master of Science in Clinical Research. Tuition is fully funded for traditional-track fellows.

Supporters of the 2026 STFM Annual Spring Conference

American Academy of Family Physicians – Student and Resident Initiatives

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is a national organization that represents family physicians, medical students, and residents. The AAFP's mission is to improve the health of patients, families, and communities by serving its members and promoting the art and science of family medicine.

American Academy of Family Physicians – Robert Graham Center

The Robert Graham Center for Policy Studies in Family Medicine and Primary Care is the policy research arm of the American Academy of Family Physicians. The Center conducts rigorous, policy‑relevant research to inform health care decision‑making and advance a primary care–oriented health system. Its work focuses on workforce, graduate medical education, health equity, payment and delivery reform, and the alignment of public investments in medical education with population health needs.

ACOFP

The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is the national professional association representing osteopathic family physicians, residents, and medical students. ACOFP supports current and future physicians through education, leadership development, and advocacy. A key priority for ACOFP is supporting family medicine educators and residency training programs through faculty resources, educational programs, and organizational membership options for residency programs and academic institutions. ACOFP is also committed to developing the future workforce through its Student Association and Resident Council, which provide leadership opportunities, mentorship, and career development. Through education, collaboration, and leadership development, ACOFP continues to support physicians and educators working to strengthen primary care and advance the future of 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:

1. Avoid Ambiguous Language

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Example:

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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.

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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.

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Example:

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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.

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