STFM Academic Track

The STFM Academic Track is a series of workshops designed for students and residents who are interested in exploring career opportunities as teachers of family medicine and/or want to further develop their teaching and career-building skills. The Academic Track is offered annually at the National Conference for Family Medicine Residents and Students, held this year July 30 to August 2, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo, and is coordinated by the STFM Education Committee. 

The 2009 Academic Track sessions include:

 
Applying to Residency: From Application to Interview: A panel of educators will walk you through the process of applying to family medicine residency. Find out how the ERAS application, personal statement, and CV are used in the resident selection process. Learn the dos and don'ts of interviewing.
Moderator: Joseph Gravel, MD, Tufts University FMR at Cambridge Health Alliance, Malden, Mass
Panel:
Sandra Carr, MD, Duke/The Southern Regional AHEC FMR, Fayetteville, NC
Daniel Castro, MD, Harbor-UCLA FMR, Harbor City, Calif
Dennis Gingrich, MD, Penn State University COM, Hershey, Pa
Michael Mazzone, MD, Waukesha FMR, Waukesha, Wis
Gretchen Dickson, MD, MPA, University of Missouri-Kansas City FMR

Fellowships in Family Medicine
Interested in teaching, research, writing, or advanced clinical skills? Fellowship programs offer additional expertise and career flexibility. Learn about a variety of programs, including fellowships in academics, geriatrics, sports medicine, adolescent medicine, and women’s health.
Presenter: Erik Lindbloom, MD, MSPH, University of Missouri-Columbia

International Medical Graduates: Applying to Family Medicine Residency Programs
Are you looking to further your education in the United States?
• Find out if family medicine fits your personal and professional goals.
• Learn about the residency application process.
• Explore how you can successfully address the challenges of residency.
Presenter: Suparna Chhibber, MD, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Academic Career Options: Is Academic Family Medicine the Career for You?
Do you like to teach? Do you like the learning process? Do you want the opportunity to practice the full spectrum of family medicine with some of the best and brightest? Are you interested in forming the next generation of family medicine doctors? Are you interested in leadership, research, and publishing? If you think this sounds interesting, come and explore the variety of options and opportunities. We will cover the many different types of careers available. We will cover the different ways you can prepare in medical school and in residency for an academic career.
Presenters:
David Quillen, MD, University of Florida
Kelly Derbin, MD, MSEd, Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program, South Bend, Ind
Linda Montgomery, MD, University of Colorado