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Call for Applications: Family Medicine Residency Curriculum Resource (RCR) Senior Editor

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September 25, 2025—The Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD) and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) seek a Senior Editor to lead the Family Medicine Residency Curriculum Resource (RCR), a nationally recognized, web-based curriculum supporting family medicine residency programs.

About the Role

The Senior Editor provides leadership, vision, and oversight for the RCR, ensuring high-quality content, long-term sustainability, and meaningful collaboration across the family medicine community. Read the full job description here.

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide strategic direction and planning in partnership with the editorial team and AFMRD and STFM staff.
  • Lead the editorial team in developing and maintaining curriculum content.
  • Recruit, mentor, and coordinate editors and contributors nationwide.
  • Collaborate with staff and technology teams to enhance the RCR platform.
  • Serve as an ambassador by presenting at conferences and engaging stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Current or former Family Medicine Residency Program Director or Associate Program Director
  • Proven leadership and collaboration skills
  • Visionary, innovative, and skilled at engaging diverse stakeholders
  • Comfort with digital platforms and business planning

Appointment Details

  • Term: 3 years, renewable once
  • Benefits: Complimentary RCR access for the editor’s residency program during the term
  • Reimbursement: $5000 annually

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

  • Letter of intent, including highlighting relevant experience and qualifications (up to 2 pages)

Include the following information at the top: 

  • Name, Degree(s), Email 
  • Current institution
  • Role: Program Director or Associate PD (or have served in this capacity) state how many years experience they have in this role or as an APD
  • Current member of STFM or AFMRD (If not a member, note willingness to join)  
  • Biosketch (up to 2 pages) 

DEADLINE: Send to Sandy VanTuyl at svantuyl@stfm.org by October 20, 2025. A decision on the appointment will be made in December 2025, with a start date of January 2026.

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