The STFM Innovative Program Award honors excellence in the development of an original educational program or activity for family medicine residents, students, or faculty.
The STFM Innovative Program Award honors excellence in the development of an original educational program or activity for family medicine residents, students, or faculty. The award recognizes a broad interpretation of innovative family medicine programs to include innovative residency programs, clerkships, services, curricula, or other activities that have had a significant, positive impact on family medicine education.Recipients for this award are honored during the STFM Annual Conference. A representative of the winning innovative program receives a commemorative award and a complimentary registration to the STFM Annual Spring Conference.
The selection is made by the STFM Nominations Committee and approved by the STFM Board of Directors. Members of the Nominations Committee are not eligible to receive the award while serving on the Committee.Nominations are rated based on:
For general questions about this award, contact Kim Sevedge at the link below.
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