Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellowship
A yearlong fellowship for family medicine faculty to advance behavioral science and family systems teaching through mentorship, a structured curriculum, and completion of a scholarly project.
Funder: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (application window opens, projected) | September 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,605 program fee covers registration for two STFM Annual Spring Conferences and the STFM Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement; limited scholarships available for eligible applicants.
Summary: A yearlong fellowship for family medicine faculty to enhance behavioral science and family systems teaching through structured curriculum, mentorship, and a scholarly project.
Key Information: Applicants must be current STFM members; travel costs are not included in the program fee.
Description
The Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellowship is a competitive, yearlong professional development program for family medicine faculty responsible for coordinating or teaching behavioral science and family systems curricula. The fellowship provides a structured learning curriculum, formalized mentoring relationships with experienced educators and physicians, and the opportunity to complete and present a scholarly project at a national conference. Fellows participate in a mentored cohort, attend key STFM conferences, and receive recognition for their work within the family medicine education community.
