Advocacy makes a real difference for patients and for family medicine. STFM supports five scholarships annually for new faculty to attend the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC. The next summit will take place in June 2026, providing an opportunity for participants to develop advocacy skills for personal and academic career growth.The application period is OPEN. Applicants must be members of STFM and fulfill all eligibility requirements.
Costs the Scholarship Covers
Scholarships cover the cost of registration, travel, hotel accommodations, and meals not provided by the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit up to $1500.
Scholarship Requirements and Eligibility
Awardees must write a report following attendance at the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit on one of the following topics: process of advocacy, content (issue areas of advocacy or lessons learned from the speakers), or how the skills learned can be applied to their role as faculty.An individual advocacy skill assessment and development plan will be provided prior to the summit for scholars to complete. Two follow-up calls over the course of the year after the conference will be used to assess progress and provide help and advice on the development plan you have identified.
Note: You are eligible for the scholarship even if you do not have prior advocacy experience. STFM believes any faculty member can become an effective advocate for fellow faculty, patients, and communities.Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Current faculty member (up to 5 years post-residency or within five years of first faculty position) at a family medicine department or residency
- Current STFM member
- Completion of the Online Advocacy Course
- Ability to attend the advocacy summit in Washington, DC
