The final installment in our leadership series with the Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) explores how to cultivate new leaders and guide your department forward toward collective growth. In this episode of The STFM Podcast, Dean Seehusen, MD, and Beth Wilson, MD, MPH, MS-HPEd, unpack the distinctions between coaching, mentoring, and sponsoring, as well as how to use each effectively to build a diverse culture of resilience and development within your institution. They also share strategies for identifying emerging talent, fostering inclusive pipelines, and supporting growth across all career stages.
Hosted by Omari A. Hodge, MD, FAAFP and Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase, MD
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Resources:

• Emerging Leaders Fellowship
• ADFM Leader Development Committee -  Resources from the Leader Development Committee for New & Interim Chairs
• ADFM LEADS Fellowship
• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
• Harvard School of Public Health Program for Chairs of Clinical Services 

Guest Bio:
Elisabeth "Beth" Wilson, MD, MPH, MS-HPEd
Elisabeth Wilson, MD, MPH, MS-HPEd is Chair of the Department of Community & Family Medicine at Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine.  As Chair, Dr. Wilson is responsible for the advancement of Dartmouth’s academic and clinical mission.  She leads a system-wide primary care leadership committee, oversees the oldest Practice-Based Research Network in the country, and recently launched a new regional primary care research and policy center.  She also has the honor of working with Dartmouth medical and public health students committed to serving under-resourced communities.  Dr. Wilson is a member of the Primary Care Centers Roundtable and recently served on the board of the Association of Departments of Family Medicine.
Prior to joining Dartmouth in 2022, Dr. Wilson held the position of Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at Maine Medical Center for five years.  During that time, she served as the Executive Director of the Preble Street Learning Collaborative, an academic-community partnership to address unmet needs of people experiencing homelessness in the Portland area.  Dr. Wilson spent the first two decades of her career at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) where she completed her residency and research fellowship, after receiving a dual MD-MPH degree at Tufts University School of Medicine.  While at UCSF, she held the positions of Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, Director of the Northern California Faculty Development Fellowship, Dean’s Diversity Leader for the Differences Matter initiative, and founding Director of the Program in Medical Education for the Urban Under

Leadership development is more than titles and advancement—it’s a continual process of growth, self-discovery, and adaptation. Part two of our Lifecycle of Leadership series with the Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) explores how leaders find their voice, navigate common pitfalls like micromanagement and impostor syndrome, and learn to delegate with purpose. Seasoned leaders, Peter Catinella, MD, and Jehni Robinson, MD, FAAFP, discuss the challenges of introverts and extroverts, the importance of mentorship, mastering the language of leadership, and balancing impact with well-being. Our guests offer real-world insights on leading with clarity and intention while embracing progress over perfection.

Hosted by Omari A. Hodge, MD, FAAFP and Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase, MD
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Resources:

• Emerging Leaders Fellowship
• Leadership through Scholarship Fellowship
• Family Medicine Leadership Development Opportunities
• Leadership Opportunities - How to get involved at STFM
• ADFM Leader Development Committee -  Resources from the Leader Development Committee for New & Interim Chairs
• ADFM LEADS Fellowship

Peter Catinella, MD

Dr Catinella has over 30 years of experience in several academic institutions, and currently serves as the as Department Chair at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso Department of Family Medicine-Transmountain. His prior leadership positions included serving as the Chief Medical Information Officer at the University of Arizona’s Health Network and the Clinical Vice Chair in the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Arizona-Tucson, Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs at the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah and as Director of its Public Health Program, and residency program director at Indiana University. He recently chaired the Leader Development Committee of the Association of Departments of Family Medicine and was a member of its Board of Directors during that tenure.

Dr Catinella received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and his Master of Public Health from the University of South Florida. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Jehni Robinson, MD, FAAFP

Dr Jehni Robinson is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Associate Dean for Primary Care at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. She is President of the Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM). Dr Robinson led development of a new Family Medicine residency, graduating its first class in 2024 and co-founded USC Street Medicine Program in 2018, which brings care to unhoused people in Los Angeles. She received the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Advocate Award for this work .  Prior to coming to USC, she served as Chief Medical Officer for The Saban Free Clinic, also known as The Los Angeles Free Clinic, and taught in the Harbor UCLA Transforming Primary Care Faculty Development Fellowship. She received her undergraduate degree from Stanford and her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. She comple

Effective leadership is about more than decision-making—it’s about advocacy, collaboration, and advancing a shared mission. In partnership with the Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM), STFM kicks off a three-part series on The STFM Podcast exploring the lifecycle of leadership in academic family medicine. In this first episode, Grant Greenberg, MD, and Wanda Cruz-Knight, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAFP, discuss how to lead within the complex ecosystems of academic medical centers and health systems. From advocating for departments to building coalitions and managing institutional change, they share insights on what it takes to lead with impact.

Hosted by Omari A. Hodge, MD, FAAFP and Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase, MD

Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2025

Resources:

• STFM Understanding Health Systems Courses
• STFM Leading Change Course
• STFM Emerging Leaders Fellowship
• STFM Quick Consult - Connecting STFM members for professional development, coaching, and mentorship
• ADFM Leader Development Committee -  Resources from the Leader Development Committee for New & Interim Chairs
• ADFM LEADS Fellowship

Guest Bios:

Grant Greenberg, MD

Dr. Greenberg is the Chief Medical Executive for Primary Care with oversight of Family Medicine, General Internal Medicine, and ExpressCARE operations.  Since joining Lehigh Valley Health Network in October 2016, Dr. Greenberg has also served as the Leonard Parker Pool Endowed Chair of Family Medicine and is a Professor of Medical Education and Family Medicine for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. 

Dr. Greenberg received his undergraduate degree in Biology and English from the University of Michigan.  Before medical school, he received a master’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.  He received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, MI.  He completed his residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Michigan and completed a master’s degree in health services administration from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.  He has also completed the Health Management Academy’s GE Scholars Fellowship. 

Dr. Greenberg is active with the Association of Departments of Family Medicine, serving as the Chair of the Membership Committee, participating on the Leadership Development Committee, contributes to the steering committee for the “LEADS” fellowship, and is on the Board of Directors.  Dr. Greenberg is a contributor to the MP3 collaborative “Making Primary Care and Population Health Primary” sponsored by  the ABFM.  Dr. Greenberg has been a member of the American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Round Table since its inception, serving on the Screening and Implementation Work Group, the Early Detection Strategies Work Group,  and the Fiscal Health Work Group.  He has 4 children (mostly adult, but still “on the payroll”).

Wanda Cruz-Knight, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAFP

Dr. Cruz-Knight is the Owen L. Coon Endowed Chair for the Department of Family Medicine at Endeavor Health and Clinical Professor at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She is a graduate of Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and completed her residency training in Family Medicine a

Building Equity into Health Care AI: From Promise to Practice

Presented by Irene Dankwa-Mullan, MD, MPH, Dartmouth College
STFM Annual Spring Conference 2025 Blanchard Lecture | Wednesday, May 7, 2025

As the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care accelerates, the promise of improved patient outcomes and operational efficiencies is accompanied by critical concerns about the impact on health equity. Family medicine, with its commitment to holistic, patient-centered care, plays a vital role in ensuring that AI solutions contribute to more equitable health care delivery rather than perpetuating existing disparities.

In this keynote presentation, the presenter will explore how health care AI can be harnessed to advance equity while also addressing the significant risks posed by biased data and flawed algorithms. Drawing on her work in AI ethics and health equity, Irene will provide a practical framework for the intentional design and deployment of AI tools that promote fairness in patient care. She will discuss key strategies for mitigating biases in clinical algorithms, ensuring diverse patient representation in AI training data, and advocating for policies and practices that uphold equity at every stage of AI development.

This session will empower health care professionals and educators to actively engage in shaping AI’s future—transforming concerns into action by advocating for responsible AI use, inclusive design processes, and equitable outcomes for all patient populations.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the session each participant should:

• Identify potential sources of bias in health care AI systems and understand their impact on health equity
• Understand the principles of equitable AI design and deployment in clinical settings
• Explore strategies for family medicine educators to advocate for the intentional development and use of AI technologies that promote health equity
• Develop actionable steps to ensure diverse representation and fairness in data used for health care AI algorithms
• Recognize the role of health care professionals in shaping the future of AI to achieve more equitable patient outcomes

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Irene Dankwa-Mullan, MD, MPH

Irene Dankwa-Mullan, MD, MPH, is a leading expert at the intersection of artificial intelligence, health equity, and clinical care, with over a decade of experience driving innovation in the health care industry. She has worked extensively with academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and health care systems to develop equitable AI frameworks that ensure the fair and inclusive deployment of technology in medicine. Her expertise lies in integrating AI and machine learning tools into clinical workflows while advocating for policies that prioritize diverse patient populations and mitigate systemic biases in data and algorithms.

Dr Dankwa-Mullan currently advises on how to evaluate health care delivery systems' readiness to procure, evaluate, and deploy AI solutions that adhere to the highest ethical and technical standards. She also works with early-stage health technology start-up companies, where she leverages her industry experience and expertise to build fair and inclusive AI solutions. She has published widely on the ethical implications of AI in health care and frequently speaks at national and international conferences on the role of AI in advancing health equity. 

She is passionate about educating the next generation of health care leaders to be advocates for responsible, patient-centered AI. She is committed to ensuring that AI serves as a tool for reducing health disparities, not exacerbating them.

What Does It Meant To Be A (Family) Physician

Presented by Thomas L. Schwenk, MD, University of Nevada
STFM Annual Spring Conference 2025 General Session | Monday, May 5, 2025

The enduring values of family medicine center on the compassionate, comprehensive care of patients over time. That care has defined family medicine and motivated family physicians for decades. Today, simply providing excellent care for patients may not be enough in the face of an extraordinarily perverse and dysfunctional health care system that often does everything in its power to make caring for patients difficult, stressful and discouraging. The regenerative power of the physician-patient relationship is often compromised and thwarted by a health care system that ranks as the worst in the world among developed countries. The health care system rides on the backs of family and other primary care physicians, and those backs are bending painfully under the system’s weight.

The solution lies in using the power of the physician-patient relationship as the source of motivation and energy to fight for the very soul of our profession, fight for the core of what it means to be a family physician, fight for operational changes that are designed for quality instead of efficiency, fight for informational and technological solutions that promote continuity, and fight for model operations that show our learners how attractive family medicine can be. This fight will require leadership at all levels of the discipline of family medicine. 

Through stories and personal anecdotes from his career, the presenter will illustrate the regenerative power of the physician-patient relationship and the power of the family physician’s role as an agent for change.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the session each participant should:

• Be exposed to the core importance and regenerative power of the physician-patient relationship
• Have the opportunity to reflect on their own commitment to the core attributes of the physician-patient relationship as the motivation to fight for operational changes in the health care system
• Have the opportunity to consider their role as a leader in preserving and supporting the physician-patient relationship

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Thomas L. Schwenk, MD

Thomas L. Schwenk, MD, holds an appointment as dean emeritus at the University of Nevada, Reno, having served as dean of the School of Medicine and Vice-President of Health Sciences from 2011–2021.

Dr. Schwenk earned his B.S. degree in chemical engineering and M.D. from the University of Michigan. He trained at the University of Utah and practiced in Park City, Utah, before returning to the University of Michigan where he served as chair of the Department of Family Medicine from 1986–2011. 

He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Family Medicine and was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2002. He also served for four years on the Administrative Board of the Council of Deans of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Dr Schwenk’s research has focused most recently on mental health and wellness in medical students, residents and physicians. He has co-authored over 160 publications, and has consulted to over 50 medical schools and teaching hospitals in various capacities. 

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Helping a patient with chronic pain can overwhelm even the most eager residents. Stephen K. Stacey, DO, introduces a transformative approach to whole-patient pain management which partners his osteopathic roots and military background. Dr Stacey guides listeners through the MAGIC model: Multimodal, Active, Goal-based, Interdisciplinary, and Comprehensive care, empowering residents to engage their patients in meaningful, multifaceted treatment. Faculty will gain insights into how teaching MAGIC reshapes resident attitudes, enhances clinical confidence, and creates deeper, more effective interactions with chronic pain patients.

Hosted by Omari A. Hodge, MD, FAAFP and Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase, MD
Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2025

Resources:

• An Interprofessional Approach to Chronic Pain Management and Education - Fam Med.
• Improving Chronic Pain Management in a Family Medicine Residency - Fam Med.

Stephen K. Stacey, DO:
Dr. Stephen Stacey is the Director of Osteopathic Education for the Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency in La Crosse, where he is dedicated to training future physicians in comprehensive, whole-person care. As a skilled osteopathic physician, he specializes in osteopathic manual medicine and holistic treatment for chronic pain, helping patients of all ages achieve better health and overcome barriers to an active lifestyle. Before joining Mayo Clinic, Dr. Stacey served as a battalion and flight surgeon in the U.S. Army. During his service, he deployed to Poland and Ukraine, where he played a vital role in training NATO allies in battlefield trauma care. His military experience has reinforced his deep commitment to patient-centered, hands-on medicine.

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Stacey is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys trail running, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. Most importantly, he loves spending quality time with his wife and five children. Dr. Stacey attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Family Medicine, Peak Vista Community Health Centers.
Link:
www.stfm.org/stfmpodcast052025 

Family medicine professionals are deeply committed to providing high-quality care for their patients. However, they also recognize that political decisions significantly impact the communities they serve. In this episode, Nina DeJonghe, Director of Government Relations at STFM, shows us how to turn our passion for patient care into advocacy action. She pulls back the curtain on Congress and its operations, and champions the surprising efficacy of constituent letters. Ms DeJonghe highlights STFM resources to help you advocate at both the state & federal levels, shares ways you can influence national health care policies, and provides a plethora of resources to engage your powerful voice for change in family medicine.  

Hosted by Omari A. Hodge, MD, FAAFP and Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase, MD

Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2025

Resources:

• Family Medicine DEI Advocacy Toolkit
• CAFM Advocacy Action Center - Voter Voice
• Advocacy Scholarship for New Faculty - scholarship to attend the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (FMAS) in Washington DC
• STFM Advocacy Resources and Key Issues
• STFM Advocacy Course

Other Podcast Episodes:

• URM JAM Podcast Episode 16: Serve Your Community Through Family Medicine Advocacy with Jehni S. Robinson, MD, FAAFP
• The STFM Podcast July 2022: Family Medicine’s Place in Advocacy with Andrea Anderson, MD, FAAFP

Guest Bio:
Nina DeJonghe, MPP, is a seasoned public policy professional with several years of leadership, legislative, and non-profit experience. As the Director of Government Relations for the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), she oversees the advocacy functions for the Council of Academic Family Medicine (CAFM), which comprises the leadership of academic family medicine organizations. Nina liaises with Congress, federal agencies, external organizations, and relevant stakeholders to coordinate efforts that advance family medicine priorities. Her current advocacy efforts address critical issues such as workforce shortages, increasing funding for primary care research, expanding Graduate Medical Education (GME), and enhancing patient accessibility to healthcare services to improve community outcomes nationwide.

Nina is a Michigan native. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Eastern Michigan University and a master’s degree in public policy from George Mason University. She has significant success working towards effective policy solutions, thoughtful partnerships, and accessibility to critical funding and resources. She has dedicated her professional career to strengthening marginalized and underserved communities.

Link:

www.stfm.org/stfmpodcast042025 

Presented by Adrian N. Billings, MD, PhD; Texas Tech University

STFM Conference on Medical Student Education 2025 Scott Fields Lecture | Sunday, February 2 2025

In the evolving landscape of American health care, the call to practice and serve in rural communities offers a profound and transformative opportunity for clinicians. This presentation delves into the powerful concept of accompaniment—an approach where physicians not only deliver care but also actively engage with and support their patients and communities. For medical students aspiring to a career marked by meaningful impact, the rural setting offers a unique and inspiring canvas. Rural areas often face significant health care disparities, including limited access to medical resources and specialized care. This context demands a new kind of medical professional — one who is not only skilled in clinical practice but also deeply committed to community engagement and advocacy. The role of accompaniment involves more than just treating illness; it requires a holistic approach to patient care, emphasizing empathy, education, and empowerment.

Through accompaniment, physicians forge strong relationships with patients, understanding their unique challenges and needs. This model of care fosters trust and collaboration, leading to more effective and personalized treatment strategies. Additionally, it empowers healthcare professionals to become advocates for systemic changes that address the root causes of health inequities. Embracing a career in rural medicine through the lens of accompaniment offers a pathway to profound professional fulfillment and societal impact. Accompaniment aligns medical practice with the broader goals of social justice and health equity. For aspiring physicians, this approach not only enhances our clinical skills but also instills a deep sense of purpose and connection to the communities we serve. A call to service through accompaniment emerges as a beacon of hope and inspiration, guiding future medical leaders toward a more compassionate and equitable future.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

1. Describe causes and consequences of rural health disparities.
2. Justify the practice of medicine outside the walls of a health care facility to combat social determinants of health.
3. Value the concept of accompaniment as it relates to a career of service in medicine.

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Adrian N. Billings, MD: 

Dr Adrian Billings, of Alpine, Texas, is a National Health Service Corps Scholar alumnus, the chief medical officer of Preventative Care Health Services FQHC in the rural Big Bend of Texas, professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, associate academic dean of Rural and Community Engagement, and senior fellow of the F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Additionally, he serves as senior fellow of Health Equity with the Atlantic Institute. Dr Billings has been a career-long community physician along the rural Texas-Mexico border of west Texas. He is an elected school board trustee for rural Alpine Independent School District, serves as an officer in the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, and works on the Board of the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved. Dr Billings is passionate about rural health care workforce development and enabling rural borne and educated students opportunities to enroll in health care training programs.

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Presented by Karen Hauer, PhD; University of California, San Francisco 

STFM Conference on Medical Student Education 2025 Scott Fields Lecture | Saturday, February 1 2025

Bias in assessment of medical learners presents a critical, ongoing challenge to the quality of medical education. Experiences of bias may manifest in access to learning opportunities as well as in quantitative ratings and qualitative comments describing performance. This bias interferes with learners’ developmental progress through training and has consequences for their future careers and the patients they may serve. Solutions to address bias are needed for individual faculty and leaders designing and implementing education systems. 

This session will review the literature on the causes and consequences of bias in assessment of learner performance in medical education. Dr Karen Hauer will discuss recommendations to avoid bias in assessment drawn from the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Conference on Ensuring Fairness in Medical Education Assessment: Conference Recommendations Report. The speaker will share resources for implementing recommendations and using them in faculty development.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

1. Identify causes and consequences of bias in assessment of clinical learners
2. Apply recommendations to avoid bias in assessment 
3. Describe the design and implementation of an equitable assessment system

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Karen Hauer, PhD: 

Dr Hauer is vice dean for Education and Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). As vice dean, she is responsible for post-baccalaureate premedical, undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education across the multiple UCSF clinical training sites. In her prior position as associate dean for Competency Assessment and Professional Standards, she designed and led the program of assessment in the UCSF School of Medicine Bridges curriculum and developed and directed the School’s medical student coaching program. For this work, she led the team which received the ASPIRE international award for excellence in student assessment. She is an active researcher in medical education and a research mentor for fellows, residents, students, and faculty with a focus on competency-based medical education, learner assessment, equity in assessment, coaching, and remediation. She completed a PhD in Medical Education through a joint program with UCSF and the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. She received the 2024 Hubbard Award from the NBME for excellence in medical education assessment. She has served on leadership committees with the National Board of Medical Examiners and Macy Foundation, served as deputy editor for the journal Medical Education, and is past president of the Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine national organization.

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Bonus Conference Episode: Conference on Medical Student Education 2025

Artificial Intelligence and Family Medicine Education: Utopia and Simultaneous Dystopia

Presented by Nipa R. Shah, MD; University of Florida

STFM Conference on Medical Student Education 2025 Opening Session | Friday, January 31, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a major disruptor in many fields, especially health care. Dr Shah will present the latest updates in AI as it relates to medical education. Understanding some basic terminology, possible applications in teaching and assessment, and challenges to implementation will be goals of this session. Educational, legal, and ethical considerations will be vital for family medicine educators to be able to incorporate AI into various curricula and policies. Staffing, infrastructure, training, and more will be affected significantly, and it is best to be educated about AI, and be a spokesperson for this innovative technology. There is also, of course, significant hype and promises with AI, and separating reality from hype is important. Emphasis during this session will be placed on evidence-based, FDA-approved innovations based on AI as well as the profound impact that AI has and will continue to have on higher education. Organizations will need to be educated, nimble, and prepared to incorporate AI into various initiatives. Access to care, cost, and reliability of AI will be addressed as well. Leadership decisions regarding investing in AI technology, especially in relation to medical education, will also be briefly addressed.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

1. Understand basic terminology in the field of artificial intelligence (AI)
2. Learn practical strategies in utilizing AI to help meet challenges in medical student education
3. Become aware of possible pitfalls with AI, including hallucinations, bias, misinformation, and liability concerns

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Nipa R. Shah, MD: 

Dr Shah is a professor and the chair of the department of Community Health and Family Medicine at the University of Florida, where she supervises a group of 25 clinics in two states and 115 physicians and advanced practice providers. She completed the Executive Program in Artificial Intelligence with Implications for Business Strategy at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She has been teaching about AI and medicine to local, national and international audiences for over 6 years.

She is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, is a recipient of the Robert C. Nuss Researcher/Scholar of the Year Award, and was recently named a “Woman of Influence” by the Jacksonville Business Journal. Her leadership training includes fellowship training from America’s Essential Hospitals, with interests in AI, telehealth, and business strategy.

Step into the future of primary care with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML). In this episode, you’ll discover how these transformative technologies are revolutionizing healthcare as three expert voices from STFM’s cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Primary Care Curriculum reveal insider strategies to slash administrative burden—and maybe even carve out time for your dream vacation. Whether you’re an educator eager to innovate, or a clinician ready to lead your team in implementing new tools, this dynamic panel delivers practical tips, ethical insights, and the inspiration you need to confidently participate in the AI revolution.

Our Panelists:

• Cornelius James, MD
• Jaky Kueper, PhD
• Winston Liaw, MD, MPH

Hosted by Omari A. Hodge, MD, FAAFP and Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase, MD

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Resources:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Primary Care Curriculum (AiM-PC)
• Upcoming Opportunity - Ethical Use of AI in the Family Medicine Clinic - STFM Webinar scheduled for May 30, 2025 at 12pm CT
• Artificial Intelligence and Family Medicine: Better Together - Fam Med 
• Generative Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models in Primary Care Medical Education - Fam Med 
• Artificial Intelligence-Prompted Explanations of Common Primary Care Diagnoses - PRiMER 

Guest Bio:

Cornelius James, MD

Dr. James is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan (U-M). He is a general internist and a general pediatrician practicing as a primary care physician. He holds the James O. Woolliscroft, MD Endowment in Humane Patient Care.

Dr. James has served in many educational roles across the continuum of medical education, including serving as the director of the University of Michigan Medical School evidence-based medicine curriculum, and an Associate Program Director for the U-M Internal Medicine Residency Program. He also serves on local and national committees, including the U-M Clinical Intelligence Committee and the International Advisory Committee for Artificial Intelligence. 

In multiple years Dr. James has been identified as one of the top teachers in the Department of Internal Medicine. In addition, in 2022 he received the Kaiser Permanente Excellence in Teaching award, the most prestigious teaching award given by the U-M medical school. 

Dr. James has completed the American Medical Association (AMA) Health Systems Science Scholars program, and he was also one of ten inaugural 2021 National Academy of Medicine Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence. 

His research interests include augmenting clinical reasoning with artificial intelligence, and equitable implementation of safe and effective digital health tools into clinical practice.

His work has been published in JAMA, Annals of Internal Medicine, Academic Medicine, the Journal of General Internal Medicine, Cell Reports, and more. 

Jaky Kueper, PhD
Jaky Kueper, PhD, is an epidemiologist and computer scientist with the Scripps Research Digital Trials Center. Her work in AI for primary care ranges from investigating primary care AI needs and priorities to co-developing AI solutions with Community Health Centres. She's also been engaged in several AI for heal

STFM President Joseph Gravel, MD, illustrates how he has staved off burnout by building a career around the life-giving practices of advocacy, service, and gratitude. Dr Gravel gives us a sneak peek into the strategic plan which will guide STFM in the coming years, centered around topics such as artificial intelligence (AI). He also lets us know about his dislike of the “P-Word” (“provider”) and why the labels used for family medicine professionals are so important to maintaining that professionalism which gives agency and appropriate voice to those giving relationship-based care in an era of corporatized medicine.

Hosted by Omari A. Hodge, MD, FAAFP and Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase, MD
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Resources:

• STFM Advocacy Course
• Professionalism in an Era of Corporate Medicine: Addressing Microlapses and Promoting Microacts as a New Model - Fam Med
• Empowerment and the P-Word - Fam Med
• Get to Know Incoming STFM President Joseph Gravel, MD - STFM Blog

Guest Bio:
Joseph W. Gravel Jr., MD, FAAFP
Dr Gravel is Professor and Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. During his 5+ years as Chair at MCW his department has created 3 new family medicine residency programs in Milwaukee (2) and Green Bay. He is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and the Virginia Commonwealth University Fairfax Family Practice Center Family Medicine Residency. Dr Gravel served as a residency program director for over 20 years; he was founding residency program director of the Tufts University Family Medicine Residency in Malden, MA and was Chief Medical Officer and residency program director at the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, a Teaching Health Center FQHC in Lawrence, MA.  He previously held teaching appointments at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (Worcester) and Tufts University School of Medicine (Boston).
Dr Gravel is currently President of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2024-25). He also serves on the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians’ Board of Directors and as the senior Wisconsin Delegate to the AAFP Congress of Delegates. He is a Technical Advisor for the HRSA THCGME program. He is a Past President of the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD), the Family Medicine Education Consortium (FMEC), and the Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians. He has also served on the ABFM Board of Directors, the ACGME Review Committee for Family Medicine, the ADFM Finance Committee, the STFM Foundation Board of Trustees, and as Chair of the Academic Family Medicine Advocacy Committee. His department created Wisconsin’s first HRSA-funded Teaching Health Center in 2023. His residency programs participated in 3 national residency innovation initiatives- the P4 National Demonstration Project, the HRSA Teaching Health Center program (one of the original 11), and the ACGME Length of Training (LoT) Pilot. He was selected by Governor Deval Patrick to serve as a Commissioner on the Massachusetts Special Commission on Graduate Medical Education, has been deeply involved in national and statewide primary care workforce issues, and received the 2013 STFM Advocate Award.
 
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The STFM Podcast is pleased to introduce our new hosts for the 2025 season. Please join us in welcoming Omari A. Hodge, MD, and Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase, MD. Both hosts were instrumental in the success of STFM’s Underrepresented in Medicine Initiative. Dr Hodge served as co-host of the URM JAM Podcast, and Dr Allen Akambase developed a webinar series with the Scholarship Work Group. To get things started, our hosts interview each other, discussing how they balance family dynamics, professional goals, and individual aspirations throughout their journey in academic family medicine.  

Hosted by Omari A. Hodge, MD, and Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase, MD
Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 20245
Resources:

• The URM JAM Podcast - hosted by Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MBA, and Omari A. Hodge, MD, and published by STFM
• URM Scholarship Webinar Series
• Millennial Health hosted by Dr Jay-Sheree Allen

Omari A. Hodge, MD Omari A. Hodge, MD, earned his medical degree at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta and completed his family medicine residency at Self Regional Hospital in Greenwood, South Carolina. As a primary care physician, Dr. Hodge has worked in a variety of roles, including campus medicine, urgent care, hospital medicine, and graduate medical education. Previously he served as associate program director with North Georgia Health System in Gainesville, Georgia. Currently Dr Hodge serves as the Founding Program Director for AdventHealth Family Medicine Residency Program at Wesley Chapel in Tampa, Florida, with a mission to equip, educate, and encourage residents to use their God given talents in service to the community. He has also worked at Clarkston Refugee Clinic, underscoring his philosophy of using the gift of medicine to serve others. Dr. Hodge serves on the board of trustees at Christian Medical & Dental Associations. He and his wife Kiera participate in both local and global medical aid relief trips. Additionally, Dr Hodge is a proud father to his four children.

Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase, MD
Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase, MD, is a Preventive Medicine Fellow in the Division of Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester also pursuing an Executive master’s degree in public health practice at the University of Minnesota. She holds the rank of Assistant Professor of Family Medicine with the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and previously served as a Senior Associate Consultant and Diversity Leader in the Mayo Clinic Department of Family Medicine in Rochester. In that role she created the first department wide equity, inclusion, and diversity committee to lead the team through the department’s 2022-23 EID priorities including a faculty development program to promote leadership among women and underrepresented minorities in Family Medicine.

She is the President of the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Board of Trustees and is slated to serve as the Foundation’s President in 2025. She previously chaired the workgroup responsible for the foundation’s humanitarian programs: Family Medicine Cares USA and Family Medicine Cares International where she has been instrumental in relaunching the global health program focused on equity.

Recognizing the power of media to deliver relevant and timely health messages, she has contributed to multiple health news and education outlets including ABC News Health, Minnesota Public Radio, Wall Street Journal and the Primary Care Reviews and Perspectives Podcast. You can find her on twitter and Instagram @drjaysheree

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Presented by Joseph E. Scherger, MD, MPH; Restore Health Disease Reversal
STFM Conference on Practice and Quality Improvement 2024 Opening Session | Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Scientific Wellness is described by Leroy Hood and Nathan Price as predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory (4Ps). Scientific Wellness is data rich with recommendations based on the latest information from human biology and aging. Scientific Wellness is a transformation from a disease center model of care to one that focused on health and wellness.  With a focus on comprehensiveness and healing relationships with patients, Family medicine is ideally suited to lead this transformation. In order to be successful in the development of Scientific Wellness, leaders and educators in family medicine will need to embrace this futuristic model of patient care. This presentation will provide a vision and strategies for transforming to Scientific Wellness.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

• Understand the 4P principles of Scientific Wellness
• Have a vision for transforming patient care from being disease centered to wellness centered
• Understand strategies for teaching and providing Scientific Wellness to a group of patients and a community

Presentation Slides

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Presented by Kathryn Fraser, PhD, Halifax Health FMR, and Jeffrey Ring, PhD
STFM Conference on Practice and Quality Improvement 2024 Opening Session | Sunday, September 15, 2024

 “Why be a star when you can make a constellation?” (Mariam Kaba) This simple phrase alludes to the power of inclusivity, which can allow your organization to shine brighter and be better. We are often challenged in health care to bring people together across disciplines because there is so much we may not understand about each other’s work. Add to that our fundamental differences that vary by racial ethnic background and other areas of difference, and we stand to lose a lot through staying surface-level in our interactions and hiding behind our differences. Medicine is an industry steeped in hierarchy and inequity, and thus requires intentional approaches to building equitable practices. Fostering inclusivity can push workers to get through biases and blind spots, and develop equitable ways of working that maximize everyone’s skills and talents.

This presentation will illustrate ways to help team members actively listen to diverse perspectives, share their own experiences, and engage in collaborative discussions and practices in their workplace. Organizations should be intentional when teaching interprofessional teams to work to their highest potential, as there is evidence that inclusivity promotes success and helps organizations thrive. The presenters will share personal experiences that shaped their unique approaches to promoting inclusion and equitable practices. Participants will gain skills to examine their own biases and build respectful, equitable practices with their co-workers. They will go through an exercise to help create authentic ways of interacting with interdisciplinary, diverse teams to achieve common goals.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

• Identify ways that interdisciplinary work groups can enhance productivity, innovation and effective patient care
• Describe common challenges that interdisciplinary teams face through a lens of equity and inclusion
• Effectively harness self-reflection to create enhanced communication and collaborations that will benefit their organizations

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Faculty development is always evolving, and new faculty development techniques like Master Adaptive Learning (MAL) equip educators to adapt their teaching to fresh, evidence-based methods. In this episode, Drew M. Keister, MD, shares the ongoing work of STFM’s Faculty Development Collaborative to develop faculty development competencies, and facilitate discussions on faculty development, competency-based medical education, as well as how to create an environment conducive to master adaptive learning.
Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFP
Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024

Resources:

• STFM Collaborative List - sign up for the Faculty Development Collaborative (note - you will need to sign into your STFM account)
• The Master Adaptive Learner - eBook by by Cutrer et al
• Training Future Family Physicians to Become Master Adaptive Learners - Family Medicine 
• Envisioning the Master Adaptive Learner - Resources from the AMA
• STFM Competency-Based Medical Education Toolkit
• Why the Physician of the Future is a Master Adaptive Learner - AMA
• 4 Personal Traits that Boost the Master Adaptive Learner Process - AMA

Guest Bio:
Drew Keister, MD, is a Lehigh Valley native who returned to join the LVHN Family Medicine Department in 2008. He attended Cornell University and attended Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, the sweetest place on Earth. He completed his residency at the Andrews Air Force Base (AFB), where he was introduced to the fundamentals of Osteopathy. He joined the faculty at Offutt AFB’s family medicine residency, in Nebraska. He attended the UNC Faculty Development Fellowship. Drew participated in the LVHN FM residency's P4 (Preparing the Personal Physician for Practice) national pilot experiment. He has served as the primary care clerkship director, the Associate Program Director and Program Director. In 2017, he became Vice Chair for Education. He remains an active faculty member in the residency and has broadened his focus to include CME, fellowship programs, medical student education, predoctoral training, and the new family medicine residency in Schuylkill County. In addition, he serves as the Vice CHair of the STFM Faculty Development Collaborative and presents nationally on faculty development topics, especially around Master Adaptive Learning, Individualized Education Plans, and Competency-Based Medical Education.
Link:
https://www.stfm.org/stfmpodcast092024 

Welcome to part three of our limited series where we pull back the curtain on the publication process. This episode features Family Medicine editors Sarina Schrager, MD, MS, and Octavia Amaechi, MD, advising on what to do upon receiving that dreaded rejection notification. Everybody gets papers rejected, and the reviewer’s comments provide an opportunity to grow, refine your paper, and make it stronger for the next journal submission. Our editors share opportunities to refine your writing skills and keep your work out of the rejection pile. Above all else, they encourage you to remember your “why” and to keep going! 

Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFP
Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024

Resources:

• Quick Consult - formerly the Virtual Coaching Program
• STFM Leadership through Scholarship Fellowship
• STFM CERA Fellowship
• STFM Medical Editing Fellowship  
• STFM URM Mentorship Program
• PRiMER Author Mentorship Program
• American Family Physician Jay Siwek Medical Editing Fellowship
• Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine Research and Editing Fellowship
• Annals of Family Medicine Editorial Fellowship

Guest Bio:
Sarina Schrager, MD, MS
Editor in Chief Family Medicine
Sarina Schrager, MD, MS, is a professor in the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (UW DFMCH). She also serves as UW DFMCH’s director of promotions and mentoring and as Wisconsin Research and Education Network’s medical director. Prior to becoming the editor in chief of Family Medicine, she served in the same capacity at Wisconsin Medical Journal, as an editor for FPM, and on the editorial board of the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. Her research expertise is in residency education and faculty development, and her recent work has focused on shared decision-making in cancer screening. She obtained her MD at the University of Illinois, Chicago, her residency training as well as a primary care women’s health fellowship at MacNeal Hospital, and a faculty development fellowship at UW DFMCH.

Octavia Amaechi, MD
DEIA Editor Family Medicine
Octavia Amaechi, MD, serves as the chief of staff, a hospitalist, and Health Equity Committee chair at the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and as a faculty physician in the Spartanburg Regional Family Medicine Residency (SRFMR) program. She holds positions as a mentor in STFM’s Leadership Through Scholarship Program, a board member of the Spartanburg County Medical Society, an annual delegate and reference committee chair of the South Carolina Medical Association, and member of the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness. Her expertise is in diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, patient and community advocacy, inpatient/hospital medicine, and MAT for Opioid Use Disorder. She completed her MD at the University of Health Sciences Antigua, her residency training a

Family Medicine editors Sarina Schrager, MD, MS, and Octavia Amaechi, MD, are back for part two of our series where we pull back the curtain on the publication process. In this episode, our editors describe the types of publications available for authors, while giving special attention to great options for novice authors. They also delve into the issues of using AI in the writing process and explain the benefits serving as a peer reviewer can have on your writing skills.  

Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFP
Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024

Resources:

• Demystifying the Publication Process - Part 1 with Sarina Schrager, MD, MS, and Octavia Amaechi, MD 
• Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process by John McPhee
• PRiMER Author Mentorship Program - URM authors can receive mentorship on submissions to PRiMER
• Writing an Effective Peer Review - Family Medicine Infographic
• Why Should I Be a Peer Reviewer? - STFM Blog
• Sign Up to be a Peer Reviewer for Family Medicine
• Become a PRiMER Reviewer
• Family Physicians Inquiries Network - fpin.org
• Journal/Author Name Estimator (JANE)
• Quick Consult - this program links STFM members in search of guidance/advice withseasoned peers interested in sharing their wisdom and expertise
• STFM Collaborative List - sign up for Point-of-Care Ultrasound Collaborative (note - you will need to sign into your STFM account)

Guest Bio:
Sarina Schrager, MD, MS
Editor in Chief Family Medicine

Sarina Schrager, MD, MS, is a professor in the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (UW DFMCH). She also serves as UW DFMCH’s director of promotions and mentoring and as Wisconsin Research and Education Network’s medical director. Prior to becoming the editor in chief of Family Medicine, she served in the same capacity at Wisconsin Medical Journal, as an editor for FPM, and on the editorial board of the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. Her research expertise is in residency education and faculty development, and her recent work has focused on shared decision-making in cancer screening. She obtained her MD at the University of Illinois, Chicago, her residency training as well as a primary care women’s health fellowship at MacNeal Hospital, and a faculty development fellowship at UW DFMCH.

Octavia Amaechi, MD
DEIA Editor Family Medicine

Octavia Amaechi, MD, serves as the chief of staff, a hospitalist, and Health Equity Committee chair at the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and as a faculty physician in the Spartanburg Regional Family Medicine Residency (SRFMR) program. She holds positions as a mentor in STFM’s Leadership Through Scholarship Program, a board member of the Spartanburg County Medical Society, an annual delegate and reference committee chair of the South Carolina Medical Association, and member of the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Committee on Diversity, Equity,

Generative AI for Research and Education: From Theory to Practice

Presented by Tanner Dean, DO, University of Kansas, Wichita
STFM Annual Conference 2024 Closing Session | Wednesday, May 8, 2024 

Generative AI, especially tools like ChatGPT, is changing medicine. In this talk, we'll explore ChatGPT's background, its underlying mechanics, and its strengths and weaknesses. Beyond mere understanding, we will explore frameworks needed to safely and efficiently use this technology. Grasping the AI behind ChatGPT as well as best practices will enable us to look at practical uses in primary care research and teaching. This includes using AI for quick Q&A sessions, help in writing, creating visuals, summarizing articles**, and exploring its broader potential.

The future of medical education will blend traditional teaching with AI tools. It's vital for today's educators to have working knowledge of these new technologies. This talk urges primary care professionals to not just watch, but actively join in the AI revolution. By equipping the educators, this talk hopes to inspire participants to dive in to discover the simple yet powerful ways AI can boost their work in medicine. Participants should walk away with a introductory understanding of ChatGPT works, how they can write effective prompts and several ways they can use ChatGPT in their practice.

Learning Objectives: At the end of the session each participant should...

• Explain the methodology and principles behind how ChatGPT is trained.
• Identify common pitfalls and limitations associated with ChatGPT and similar AI models.
• Recognize several various potential uses of ChatGPT in a research and teaching environment.
• Discuss the predicted trajectory and role of ChatGPT in the future landscape of primary care research and education.

Presentation Slides
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Tanner Dean, DO: 

Dr. Tanner Dean is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the KU School of Medicine in Wichita. Trained as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University, he completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at KUMC-Wichita. Dr. Dean's unique blend of clinical acumen is further enriched with a certification in Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. He teaches students both on rotation in the hospital as well as leads the 3rd year neurology clerkship for the KU School of Medicine - Wichita.  His research stands at the confluence of technology and medicine. Notably, he has undertaken innovative projects to enhance clinical care through technological advancements. A central theme of his current investigations is understanding physician perceptions of AI in healthcare and the potential of large language learning models in all aspects of medical practice, research, and education. Dr. Dean is very optimistic about AI in healthcare and is working on building the educational structures to equip educators and physicians of the future with the confidence and knowledge to use AI in their medical practice.

Family Medicine and the Counterculture Revolution for our Times

Presented by Kevin Grumbach, MD, University of California, San Francisco
STFM Annual Conference 2024 Blanchard Lecture | Monday, May 6, 2024 

Family medicine was forged in the crucible of social movements of the 1960s. The consequential issues of our times—climate change, systemic racism, inequality of wealth, gun violence, reproductive rights, among others—are all contests for the common good that require social movements to achieve systemic reform. Primary care, according to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, is also a common good. Is family medicine ready to tap its brash, founding energy to reignite a second counterculture revolution to challenge profits, power, and privilege that harm society’s collective wellbeing? This presentation will address the essential ingredients of a counterculture revolution, including daring to be radical and not settling for incrementalism; speaking truth to power; identifying and dismantling structures that reinforce the status quo; democratizing alliances; and acknowledging one’s own complicity in harmful systems. If the speaker and audience do not feel uncomfortable at some point during the session, then the presentation will not have achieved its objectives.

Learning Objectives: At the end of the session each participant should...

• To recognize the roots of family medicine as a countercultural specialty
• To be able to characterize primary care as a common good
• To identify the key elements of a counterculture revolution
• To incorporate revolutionary acts into one’s professional life while being able to continue to earn a livelihood in family medicine

Presentation Slides

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Kevin Grumbach, MD:
Kevin Grumbach, MD is Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He served as Chair of the UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine from 2003-2022, and as Vice President for Population Health for the UCSF Health system from 2015-2018. He is a Founding Director of the UCSF Center for Excellence in Primary Care and Director of the Community Engagement Program for the UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute. His research and scholarship on the primary care workforce, innovations in primary care, racial and ethnic diversity in the health professions, and community health improvement and health equity have widely influenced policy and practice. With Tom Bodenheimer, he co-authored the best-selling textbook on health policy, Understanding Health Policy - A Clinical Approach, now in its 8 th edition, and the book, Improving Primary Care – Strategies and Tools for a Better Practice, published by McGraw Hill. He received a Generalist Physician Faculty Scholar award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Health Resources and Services Administration Award for Health Workforce Research on Diversity, the Richard E. Cone Award for Excellence and Leadership in Cultivating Community Partnerships in Higher Education, and the UCSF Chancellor’s Public Service Award, and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. Dr Grumbach has been an advisor to Congressional Committees and government agencies on primary care and health reform and a member of the National Advisory Council for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and currently serves on the California Health Workforce Education and Training Council. He cares for patients at the family medicine practices at San Francisco General Hospital and UCSF Health.

Family Medicine as Social Justice

Presented by PJ Parmar, MD, Ardas Family Medicine
STFM Annual Conference 2024 Opening General Session | Sunday, May 5, 2024 

Many family medicine providers enter the field with significant idealism, and over the course of their career, they get jaded and burned out. For some this happens by the end of their training. This is not the outcome we want. Historically we have been known as community leaders in social justice. Returning our focus to social justice can provide motivation and variety to keep us engaged. To get there, we will need to shift the culture of our practices. This can happen by taking accountability for our privileges, understanding the barriers our patients face, and considering how we can use our training to shift our privileges to those with less. There are tools of patient flow which we can use to improve our encounters and reduce barriers, but the tools also include those which are not just medical. The goal is not just health equity, where we focus on all patients, but health justice, where we focus on the more disadvantaged.

Learning Objectives: At the end of the session each participant should...

• Identify 3 elements of your current practice that are causing barriers to underserved medicine.
• Brainstorm ideas for reducing those barriers
• Identify one ideal that you had, when going into medicine, which you have not pursued as much as you have wanted. Consider what you can do to return to that ideal.

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PJ Parmar, MD:
PJ Parmar is a family doctor for refugees, asylees, y los sin papeles in the Denver area. He started and runs Mango House, which has primary care medical, dental, and pharmacy services, and dozens of refugee tenants including restaurants, stores, offices, youth programs, and religious gatherings. His endeavors are intentionally not nonprofit. He has been covered by media dozens of times for his medical work, refugee Scout Troops, social justice efforts, and refugee restaurants, including by CNN, People, and the documentary movie Mango House. He has spoken widely on primary care underserved medicine, including in his TED Talk. He attended the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the nearby St. Anthony Family Medicine residency, and occasionally precepts trainees from both. He is father to a wonderful 9 year old boy named Alex.

While publication is heavily entwined with the careers of academic practitioners, taking an idea from inkling to project to publication can be overwhelming for both veterans and newcomers to the process. Family Medicine editors Sarina Schrager, MD, MS, and Octavia Amaechi, MD, are appearing in the first of three episodes dedicated to demystifying the publication process. Part one focuses on tips to consider during the early stages of project planning. Our editors also pull back the curtain on the publication process, giving us a behind the scenes view of what happens after you submit.

Resources:

• Family Medicine instructions for authors
• PRiMER instructions for authors
• Quick Consult
• Moving Your Work from Presentation to Publication - Family Medicine Infographic 
• Tips for New Researchers
• Writing an Effective Peer Review - Family Medicine Infographic
• Why Should I Be a Peer Reviewer? - STFM Blog
• Submit It Again! Learning From Rejected Manuscripts - PRiMER
• A String of Pearls: Lessons for Medical Writing and Submitting for Publication - PRiMER
• Writing for Personal and Professional Wellness - PRiMER
• Leadership through Scholarship Fellowship
• Medical Editing Fellowship
• The STFM Medical Editing Fellowship: A Gateway to Scholarly Growth for Community Physicians - STFM Blog

Guest Bios:
Sarina Schrager, MD, MS
Editor in Chief Family Medicine

Sarina Schrager, MD, MS, is a professor in the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (UW DFMCH). She also serves as UW DFMCH’s director of promotions and mentoring and as Wisconsin Research and Education Network’s medical director. Prior to becoming the editor in chief of Family Medicine, she served in the same capacity at Wisconsin Medical Journal, as an editor for FPM, and on the editorial board of the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. Her research expertise is in residency education and faculty development, and her recent work has focused on shared decision-making in cancer screening.

Octavia Amaechi, MD
DEIA Editor Family Medicine

Octavia Amaechi, MD, serves as the chief of staff, a hospitalist, and Health Equity Committee chair at the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and as a faculty physician in the Spartanburg Regional Family Medicine Residency (SRFMR) program. She holds positions as a mentor in STFM’s Leadership Through Scholarship Program, a board member of the Spartanburg County Medical Society, an annual delegate and reference committee chair of the South Carolina Medical Association, and member of the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness. Her expertise is i

In this episode, Joseph E. Scherger, MD, MPH, shares his experience in nutritional healing and lifestyle medicine across his career in family medicine, particularly in targeting insulin resistance. Dr Scherger begins with his early years specializing in disease prevention in the late 1970s and leads us into the present time, where new developments in nutritional science, genetic understanding, and surprising recommendations often keep family physicians on their toes. With a vital passion for scientific wellness, Dr Scherger shares personal stories and data-rich resources for those who want to reverse the course of disease in their patients through nutrition and lifestyle changes.

Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFP
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Resources:

• The Carbohydrate-Insulin Model: A Physiological Perspective on the Obesity Pandemic - American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 
• Six Ways to Take Control of Your Health: Lifestyle Medicine -  American College of Lifestyle Medicine
• Book - 40 Years in Family Medicine by Joseph E. Scherger
• Book - Lean and Fit: A Doctor’s Journey to Healthy Nutrition and Greater Wellness by Joseph E. Scherger, MD, MPH
• Book - Wheat Belly:Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health by William Davis, MD
• Book - Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar –Your Brain’s Silent Killers by David Perlmutter, MD
• Book - 

The shift to Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) is changing the way resident education is delivered and assessed in family medicine. Linda Montgomery, MD, MA, FAAFP, is here to remind us that residency programs do not need to navigate these changes alone. Dr Montgomery not only highlights the current work of STFM’s CBME Task Force in creating a toolkit for residency programs, but she also discusses the next steps to be taken in the CBME shift. 

Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFP
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Resources:

• Competency-Based Medical Education Toolkit for Residency Programs
• CBME Webinars hosted by STFM/AFMRD
• Individualized Learning Plan Template for Family Medicine Residents
• Core Outcomes of Residency Learning 2022 (Provisional) - Ann Fam Med
• Implementing Competency Based ABFM Board Eligibility - JABFM
• Competency-Based Medical Education: Theory to Practice - Med Teach

Guest Bio:
Linda Montgomery has been in academic Family Medicine for over twenty years, was the program director for the University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency for eleven years, and currently is the Vice Chair of Education for her Department of Family Medicine overseeing all undergraduate and graduate level training. She is serving as the leader of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s Competency-Based Medical Education Task Force that is working to promote the transition of Family Medicine to this educational framework. She sits on the board for the Family Physicians Inquiries Network and serves on the AAMC’s Council of Faculty and Academic Societies. Her professional passion is figuring out models of teaching that promote the Quadruple Aim for Family Medicine. She lives in Denver with her husband, three young adult children, and much-loved mutt with whom she enjoys taking long walks with views of the Rockies.

Link:

stfm.org/stfmpodcast042024 

Randi Sokol. MD, MPH, MMedEd, joins us to outline how passionate family medicine practitioners can provide evidence-based care that meets the needs of patients affected by opioid use disorder. Dr Sokol shares that practitioners do not need to know everything about addiction medicine to offer comprehensive, compassionate care, and she offers resources to help those seeking training or mentorship. Our host and guest emphasize the importance of quality training for the next generation of family docs coming through residency programs, and share additional resources for those working with residents. 

Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFP
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Resources:

• STFM Addiction Medicine Curriculum 
• Providers Clinical Support System (PCCS) Homepage 
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 
• AAFP New Training Requirement for Controlled Substance Rx: Answers to Common Questions
• AAFP New DEA Training Requirement: Who has to do it, and how to get it done

Guest Bio:

Randi Sokol, MD, MPH, MMedEd, is an Assistant Professor at the Tufts Family Medicine Residency Program and Instructor at Harvard Medical School.  She is Board Certified in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine.  She earned her B.A. at the University of Pennsylvania, her Medical Degree and Masters in Public Health from Tulane University, completed Family Medicine Residency at UC-Davis, and earned a Masters in Medical Education through the University of Dundee.

At the Tufts Family Medicine Residency Program, Dr. Sokol is involved in clinical work, teaching, research, and advocacy, specifically around vulnerable populations that struggle with substance abuse and mental health issues.  She is the Program Director for the Tufts Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Cambridge Health Alliance. She serves as the Director of the pain and addiction curriculum for residents, runs the Addiction Elective for Tufts medical students, and has developed a National Addiction Curriculum for Family Medicine Residency Programs across the country. Dr. Sokol has special interest in providing group visits as venue for treating patients with opioid use disorder (known as “GBOT”): She started group visits at her clinic that have now been running for 9 years, has published numerous research articles on this topic helping coin the “GBOT” term in the medical literature, and she mentors other clinical sites in implementing this model of care. She previously served as a PCSS-certified to trains providers to become Buprenorphine waivered (before the X waiver requirement was removed). She also runs a consultation service that supports primary care providers in caring for patients with pain and addiction.  Additionally, she has particular expertise around medical education, has served on a national committee for Graduate Medical Education, she is the Director of Faculty Development at her residency program and has published numerous research articles related to how people learn. In her free time, Dr. Sokol is an avid exerciser, enjoys spending time with her geriatric rescue dog, and is a “Big Sister” in the “Big/Little Sister” program.

Link:

stfm.org/stfmpodcast032024