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.
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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 and Cost
Fellowship Schedule
Cost of the Fellowship
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 the 2027 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.
Questions?
If you have questions about this conference, contact Jenni Minor the email link below.
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