Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Foundation International Scholarship Program

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Foundation International Scholarship Program The STFM Foundation supports the sharing of expertise among those who want to advance the family medicine model throughout the world. The Foundation offers the International Scholarship Program to advance family medicine worldwide by fostering relationships between STFM members and international family medicine educators leading to enhanced information exchange and sustained professional relationships. One scholarship recipient is selected each year and receives funding to attend the STFM Annual Spring Conference. Program Goals Foster relationships between STFM members and international family medicine educators Collaborate with colleagues globally for growth in family medicine education Facilitate the development of outstanding future family medicine leaders globally Learn about international primary care models and tools, and disseminate promising elements The program rotates its world region of focus from year to year. Eastern Europe and former Soviet Socialist Republics in 2013, Africa in 2014, Asia in 2015, and Mexico, Central and South America in 2016. The nominee selected receives an award of up to $3,500 (US dollars) to support travel expenses to attend the STFM Annual Spring Conference. If feasible, the awardee spends additional time win the United States visiting family medicine programs and the offices of the American Academy of Family Physicians and ...
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