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Medical Student Educators Development Institute

The Medical Student Educators Development Institute (MSEDI) fellowship offers training, tools, and support for faculty who educate medical students and is particularly suited to those who aspire to advance their careers in medical student education leadership. Applications are open through August 18, 2026.

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Leadership and Faculty

STFM's Medical Student Educators Development Institute (MSEDI) fellowship offers training, tools, and support for faculty who educate medical students and is particularly suited to those who aspire to advance their careers in medical student education leadership. The MSEDI Fellowship program exists to provide fellows the opportunity to develop their skills in scholarship, leadership, and curriculum development within the field of undergraduate medical education.This 12-month fellowship will give you the skills needed to advance your career in medical student education. You will forge enduring relationships with other participants, as well as the Institute faculty, who will support and guide you throughout your professional career.

Better understand the medical culture
Build a personalized professional development plan
Integrate behavioral science and family systems core principles into the practice of family medicine
Plan, create, and present a scholarly project at a national conference
Grow professionally through strong mentoring relationships with seasoned behavioral science/family systems educators and physicians

How to Apply

The application window is open through August 18, 2026.The registration fee for the fellowship is $2595. Applicants for STFM fellowships must be current STFM members.For questions about the application or fellowship contact Jenni Minor at jminor@stfm.org (email linked below).

Benefits of the Fellowship

Developing Curriculum and Directing a Course

Develop curriculum and learn how to direct a medical school course focused on family medicine.

Evaluating Students and Dealing With Challenging Learners

Learn strategies for evaluating students and navigating the difficulties of challenging learners. Become a proactive educator of all students and how to deliver feedback effectively.

Providing Career Advice to Students

Become entrusted by your students to give career advice and prepare them for the next steps in their medical journeys.

Recruiting and Maintaining Preceptor Networks

Learn strategies for recruiting and maintaining a network of preceptors.

Submitting a Scholarly Project

Learn from medical school veterans on how to submit a scholarly project.

Learning How to Maintain Work/Life Balance

The job of a medical student educator can be stressful and exhausting. Wellness is key. Learn tips for maintaining a proper work-life balance while remaining an effective teacher and physician.

Schedule, Cost, and Current Fellows

Fellowship Schedule

Cost of the Fellowship

Current Fellows

Fellowship Schedule

The Institute includes two 1-day in-person sessions prior to the STFM Medical Student Education Conference, along with regular virtual mentor-mentee group meetings and breakouts. There are deadlines throughout the 12 months of the Institute for project completion, submission, and mentor communication.

June–August 2026

Applications accepted

August 2026

Program acceptance notifications sent out

January 12, 2027

Virtual orientation meeting for fellows and faculty from 6–7:15pm ET

February 4, 2027

In-person fellowship meeting in Anaheim, CA, during the preconference day for the 2027 STFM Conference on Medical Student Education
Incoming fellows will meet from 8am-5pm PT
Tuition includes the registration fee for the2027 STFM Conference on Medical Student Education in Anaheim, CA, February 5-7, 2027

February–October 2027

Participate in large group, virtual meetings
- April 13, 2027, 6–7pm ET
- June 8, 2027, 6–7pm ET
- August 10, 2027, 6–7pm ET
- October 12, 2027, 6–7pm ET
Participate in individually scheduled meetings with program mentor

January 26, 2028

In-person fellowship meeting in New Orleans, LA, during the preconference day for the 2028 STFM Conference on Medical Student Education.
Graduating fellows will present for incoming fellows from 2–5pm CT.
Tuition includes the registration fee for the 2028 STFM Conference on Medical Student Education in New Orleans, LA, January 27–29, 2028.

January 27–29, 2028

Present completed scholarly project at 2028 Conference on Medical Student Education in New Orleans, LA

Cost of the Fellowship

The registration fee for the fellowship is $2595. This covers the program fee and registration for both the STFM Conference on Medical Student Education and the STFM Annual Spring Conference. Participants pay travel expenses.

Current Fellows

2025–2026 Fellows

Brandis Belt, MD, MPH
Faith Butler, MD
Richelle A. Jefferson, MD
Jahanvi Patel Kothari, DO
Sheree Melton, MD
Jared Morphew, MD
Kento Sonoda, MD, FASAM, AAHIVS
Yun Tran, MD, MPH

Questions?

If you have questions about this conference, contact Jenni Minor the email link below.

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Bad Prompt

"What type of membership is best for me?"

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Good Prompt

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Benefits of the Fellowship

Developing Curriculum and Directing a Course

Evaluating Students and Dealing With Challenging Learners

Providing Career Advice to Students

Recruiting and Maintaining Preceptor Networks

Submitting a Scholarly Project

Learning How to Maintain Work/Life Balance

Schedule, Cost, and Current Fellows

Fellowship Schedule

June–August 2026

August 2026

January 12, 2027

February 4, 2027

February–October 2027

January 26, 2028

January 27–29, 2028

Cost of the Fellowship

Current Fellows

2025–2026 Fellows

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Tips for Using STFM's AI Assistant

1. Avoid Ambiguous Language

Example:

2. Use Specific Terms

Example:

3. Don't Assume the AI Knows Everything

Example:

4. Reset if You Change Topics

5. Provide Enough Context

Example:

6. Ask One Question at a Time

Example:

Examples of Good vs. Bad Prompts

Bad Prompt

Good Prompt

Double Check Important Information

Technical Limitations

STFM AI Assistant