STFM Leadership Opportunities
STFM offers a number of opportunities for members to get engaged in the leadership of the organization. Whether you are a new member or someone who has been a member of the Society for several years, there is a role to fit your interests and skills.
Board of Directors
There are 17 members of the STFM Board of Directors.
Elected Board Members
- President
- President-Elect
- Immediate Past President
- Treasurer
- Members at Large (3)
- Resident Representative
- Student Representative
Non-Elected Board Members
- Standing committee chairs (6)
- STFM Executive Director
- STFM Foundation President
The STFM Nominations Committee selects a slate of candidates for the elected positions, except for the resident and student representatives, who are elected at the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Students.
Individuals are welcomed to self-nominate. A call for nominees is published each year in the STFM Messenger.
Contact Mary Williams if you are interested in being considered for STFM Board service.
Committees and Task Forces
Committees
STFM standing committee members serve 2-year terms that are renewable for second terms. Positions are available on the following committees:
- DEIA Committee
- Medical Student Education Committee
- Academic Family Medicine Advocacy Committee
- Graduate Medical Education Committee
- Program Committee
- Research Committee
- Nominations Committee (3-year terms)
Committee members are expected to travel to attend one in-person and one virtual meeting per year; STFM covers travel expenses for in-person meetings. Conference calls are scheduled as needed.
Individuals are welcome to self-nominate. A call for nominees is published each year in the STFM Messenger.
Task Forces
As the need arises, STFM forms member task forces to tackle important projects. Follow the STFM Messenger for opportunities to serve.
Collaborative or Special Project Team Leader
STFM Collaboratives and Special Project Teams work on common interest projects on an ongoing basis. Each Collaborative and Special Project Team has it's own governance structure, with leaders who provide direction and inspiration. Collaborative leaders submit annual goals to the Board of Directors and communicate regularly with an STFM Board liaison.
To be considered for a leadership role in a Collaborative or Special Project Team, join and get involved.
Scholarly Activity Reviewer
As an association dedicated to scholarship, STFM accepts self-nominations on an ongoing basis for the following:
Family Medicine Reviewer
Visit the reviewer center and create an account. You will be asked to identify your areas of interest/expertise which the editors of Family Medicine will use to match reviewers with appropriate manuscripts.
PRiMER Editorial Board
The Peer-Reviewed Reports in Medical Education Research (PRiMER) editor selects PRiMER Editorial Board members. Contact Sam Grammer.
PRiMER Reviewer
Fill out the PRiMER potential reviewer form. The information you provide will help the editors of PRiMER match reviewers with appropriate manuscripts.
Annual Spring Conference Reviewer
The STFM Program Committee welcomes assistance from members who wish to review the Annual Spring Conference submissions. Contact Melissa Abuel.
CERA Mentors/Reviewers
CERA is seeking experienced researchers to work with investigators to refine survey questions, help prepare manuscripts and abstracts, keep the survey team moving forward, and assist with data analysis. Contact Sam Grammer.
Fellowship Leader
Members have an opportunity to serve in a variety of leadership roles for the following:
- Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellowship
- CERA Fellowship
- Emerging Leaders Fellowship
- STFM Medical Editing Fellowship
- Medical Student Educators Development Institute
- Residency Faculty Fundamentals Certificate Program
Watch for calls for applications in the STFM Messenger.
Liaison
ACE Representative
The Alliance for Clinical Education is a consortium of eight clerkship director groups that sponsor joint projects and represent those groups at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Watch for an open call in the STFM Messenger.
Center for the History of Family Medicine Representative
This liaison is represents STFM at the bi-annual Center meeting and coordinates activities pertinent to the documentation and promotion of STFM's history. Travel to the one in-person Curator's meeting is paid by STFM. This is a 3-year term. Watch for an open call in the STFM Messenger.
WONCA Representative
This individual represents STFM at WONCA meetings. This is a 3-year position, appointed by the Board of Directors. Watch for an open call in the STFM Messenger.
Representative to the AAMC Council of Faculty and Academic Societies
The STFM CFAS Representative STFM priorities at CFAS and potentially other areas within the AAMC. This is a 3-year position, appointed by the Board of Directors. Watch for an open call in the STFM Messenger.
