Partnership Opportunities for the STFM Conference on Medical Student Education

The STFM Conference on Medical Student Education is geared to medical educators who shape and inspire the next generation to be competent, dedicated, and passionate physicians for the future, using new research, cutting-edge technologies, and exceptional best practices. This conference brings together influential family medicine leaders including clerkship directors, department chairs, medical school faculty, coordinators, and other administrative staff who work directly with medical students. Many presentations often involve teacher and student presentation teams who provide an invaluable perspective of family medicine education.

• 📅 When: January 29–February 1, 2026
• 📍 Where: Sheraton-Le Méridien Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
• 👥 Who: Hundreds of educators at medical schools across the country

This is a relationship-based opportunity:

• You won't be lost in a crowd — there are only 10 elite partner opportunities available.
• You won’t be bored and lonely in an exhibit hall — you’ll be in the main conference area.
• You won’t be a commercial outsider — you’ll get a badge to attend educational sessions and events with attendees.

Approximately 500–600 family medicine education professionals attend this conference including MDs, DOs, PhDs, PharmDs, EdDs, MPHs, behavioral science professionals, coordinators & administrators, residents, and medical students.

Expected values from partners are below:

• Partners/supporters should support the mission and vision of STFM.
• Company and organizational partners should promote education as a critical component of their mission.

Partnerships for the STFM Conference on Medical Student Education are limited. STFM will only offer this opportunity to the first 10 partners who apply. Full payment must be received in the STFM office by December 1, 2025.Partnership Fee: $1500 (total value of package is more than $3000).Partnership fees are not deductible as a charitable contribution. However, payments may be deductible as a business expense.

Partnership package includes:

• Display table (6’ x 30”) in high-traffic area at conference
• Partner logo placement on the conference website that links to partner website
• Partner logo with link in an email to conference registrants (approximately 2 weeks before conference)
• Partner recognition on STFM’s social media (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
• Partners will be included in a “Partner Handout” to be emailed to all attendees prior to the conference. This will provide partners with the opportunity to share more detailed information about your product/service. STFM will include your website link with your description
• Partner listing with link in conference mobile app
• Attendee list, emailed to all participants and partners 1 week prior to conference (attendee list may not be used to contact attendees via email)
• A set of mailing labels including all conference attendees for a one-time-use mailing (content to be pre-approved by STFM)
• One full registration to the conference, including admission to all events, educational sessions, and meals; partner may request (1) additional badge for assisting staff (does not include full registration for conference)
• Electricity and internet for your display
• Recognition on conference signage

STFM is limiting this offer to the first 10 partners who apply and are accepted by the STFM External Support Review Committee. This ensures our partners will enjoy maximum visibility and interaction with conference attendees. Applicants will be notified within 5 business days regarding application status.

• To become a partner, complete an Application of Interest.
• View the Terms of Agreement.