Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellowship
The Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellowship by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine advances faculty expertise in behavioral science and family systems education through mentoring and scholarly projects.
Funder: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Due Dates: September 14, 2026
Funding Amounts: Program fee: $2,605 (covers materials and registration for three conferences; limited scholarships available)
Summary: Yearlong fellowship for family medicine faculty to advance skills in teaching behavioral science and family systems through mentoring, professional development, and scholarly projects.
Key Information: Applicants must be current STFM members and responsible for behavioral science/family systems curricula; preference for those with 1–5 years faculty experience.
Description
The Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellowship is a competitive, yearlong professional development program offered by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM). Designed for faculty in family medicine who coordinate or teach behavioral science and family systems curricula, the fellowship provides a structured curriculum, formal mentoring, and opportunities to develop and present scholarly projects at national conferences. Fellows benefit from small-group mentoring, networking, and skill-building experiences aimed at integrating behavioral science principles into family medicine education and advancing their academic careers.
