STFM Academic Medicine Leadership Lessons

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, MDCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2025Resources:STFM Understanding Health Systems CoursesSTFM Leading Change CourseSTFM Emerging Leaders FellowshipSTFM Quick Consult - Connecting STFM members for professional development, coaching, and mentorshipADFM Leader Development Committee -  Resources from the Leader Development Committee for New & Interim ChairsADFM LEADS FellowshipGuest Bios:Grant Greenberg, MDDr. 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, FAAFPDr. 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 PracticePresented by Irene Dankwa-Mullan, MD, MPH, Dartmouth CollegeSTFM Annual Spring Conference 2025 Blanchard Lecture | Wednesday, May 7, 2025As 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 ObjectivesAt the end of the session each participant should:Identify potential sources of bias in health care AI systems and understand their impact on health equityUnderstand the principles of equitable AI design and deployment in clinical settingsExplore strategies for family medicine educators to advocate for the intentional development and use of AI technologies that promote health equityDevelop actionable steps to ensure diverse representation and fairness in data used for health care AI algorithmsRecognize the role of health care professionals in shaping the future of AI to achieve more equitable patient outcomesCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2025Irene Dankwa-Mullan, MD, MPHIrene 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) PhysicianPresented by Thomas L. Schwenk, MD, University of NevadaSTFM Annual Spring Conference 2025 General Session | Monday, May 5, 2025The 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 ObjectivesAt the end of the session each participant should:Be exposed to the core importance and regenerative power of the physician-patient relationshipHave 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 systemHave the opportunity to consider their role as a leader in preserving and supporting the physician-patient relationshipCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2025Thomas L. Schwenk, MDThomas 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. All Episodes

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, MDCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2025Resources: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, MDCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2025Resources:Family Medicine DEI Advocacy ToolkitCAFM Advocacy Action Center - Voter VoiceAdvocacy Scholarship for New Faculty - scholarship to attend the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (FMAS) in Washington DCSTFM Advocacy Resources and Key IssuesSTFM Advocacy CourseOther Podcast Episodes:URM JAM Podcast Episode 16: Serve Your Community Through Family Medicine Advocacy with Jehni S. Robinson, MD, FAAFPThe STFM Podcast July 2022: Family Medicine's Place in Advocacy with Andrea Anderson, MD, FAAFPGuest 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 UniversitySTFM Conference on Medical Student Education 2025 Scott Fields Lecture | Sunday, February 2 2025In 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 ObjectivesUpon completion of this session, participants should be able to:Describe causes and consequences of rural health disparities.Justify the practice of medicine outside the walls of a health care facility to combat social determinants of health.Value the concept of accompaniment as it relates to a career of service in medicine.Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2025Adrian 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.Link: https://www.stfm.org/stfmpodcastMSE25Closing

Presented by Karen Hauer, PhD; University of California, San Francisco STFM Conference on Medical Student Education 2025 Scott Fields Lecture | Saturday, February 1 2025Bias 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 ObjectivesUpon completion of this session, participants should be able to:Identify causes and consequences of bias in assessment of clinical learnersApply recommendations to avoid bias in assessment Describe the design and implementation of an equitable assessment systemCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2025Karen 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.____________________________________________________________________________Link: https://www.stfm.org/stfmpodcastMSE25Closing

Bonus Conference Episode: Conference on Medical Student Education 2025Artificial Intelligence and Family Medicine Education: Utopia and Simultaneous DystopiaPresented by Nipa R. Shah, MD; University of FloridaSTFM Conference on Medical Student Education 2025 Opening Session | Friday, January 31, 2025Artificial 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 ObjectivesUpon completion of this session, participants should be able to:Understand basic terminology in the field of artificial intelligence (AI)Learn practical strategies in utilizing AI to help meet challenges in medical student educationBecome aware of possible pitfalls with AI, including hallucinations, bias, misinformation, and liability concernsCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2025Link: www.stfm.org/stfmpodcastMSE25OpeningNipa 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, MDJaky Kueper, PhDWinston Liaw, MD, MPHHosted by Omari A. Hodge, MD, FAAFP and Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase, MDCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2025Resources: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 CTArtificial 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, MDDr. 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, PhDJaky 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, MDCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2025Resources:STFM Advocacy CourseProfessionalism in an Era of Corporate Medicine: Addressing Microlapses and Promoting Microacts as a New Model - Fam MedEmpowerment and the P-Word - Fam MedGet to Know Incoming STFM President Joseph Gravel, MD - STFM BlogGuest Bio:Joseph W. Gravel Jr., MD, FAAFPDr 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. www.stfm.org/stfmpodcast022025 

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, MDCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 20245Resources:The URM JAM Podcast - hosted by Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MBA, and Omari A. Hodge, MD, and published by STFMURM Scholarship Webinar SeriesMillennial Health hosted by Dr Jay-Sheree AllenOmari 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, MDJay-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 Link: 

Bonus Conference Episode: CPQI 2024 Closing Session

Bonus Conference Episode: CPQI 2024 Opening Session

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, FAAFPCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024Resources: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 alTraining Future Family Physicians to Become Master Adaptive Learners - Family Medicine Envisioning the Master Adaptive Learner - Resources from the AMASTFM Competency-Based Medical Education ToolkitWhy the Physician of the Future is a Master Adaptive Learner - AMA4 Personal Traits that Boost the Master Adaptive Learner Process - AMAGuest 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, FAAFPCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024Resources:Quick Consult - formerly the Virtual Coaching ProgramSTFM Leadership through Scholarship FellowshipSTFM CERA FellowshipSTFM Medical Editing Fellowship  STFM URM Mentorship ProgramPRiMER Author Mentorship ProgramAmerican Family Physician Jay Siwek Medical Editing FellowshipJournal of the American Board of Family Medicine Research and Editing FellowshipAnnals of Family Medicine Editorial FellowshipGuest Bio:Sarina Schrager, MD, MSEditor in Chief Family MedicineSarina 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, MDDEIA Editor Family MedicineOctavia 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, FAAFPCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024Resources:Demystifying the Publication Process - Part 1 with Sarina Schrager, MD, MS, and Octavia Amaechi, MD Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process by John McPheePRiMER Author Mentorship Program - URM authors can receive mentorship on submissions to PRiMERWriting an Effective Peer Review - Family Medicine InfographicWhy Should I Be a Peer Reviewer? - STFM BlogSign Up to be a Peer Reviewer for Family MedicineBecome a PRiMER ReviewerFamily Physicians Inquiries Network - fpin.orgJournal/Author Name Estimator (JANE)Quick Consult - this program links STFM members in search of guidance/advice withseasoned peers interested in sharing their wisdom and expertiseSTFM 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, MSEditor in Chief Family MedicineSarina 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, MDDEIA Editor Family MedicineOctavia 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 PracticePresented by Tanner Dean, DO, University of Kansas, WichitaSTFM 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 Slideshttps://stfm.org/stfmpodcastAN24ClosingSessionCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024Tanner 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 TimesPresented by Kevin Grumbach, MD, University of California, San FranciscoSTFM 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 specialtyTo be able to characterize primary care as a common goodTo identify the key elements of a counterculture revolutionTo incorporate revolutionary acts into one's professional life while being able to continue to earn a livelihood in family medicinePresentation SlidesCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024Kevin 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 JusticePresented by PJ Parmar, MD, Ardas Family MedicineSTFM 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 barriersIdentify 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.Presentation SlidesCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024PJ 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 authorsPRiMER instructions for authorsQuick ConsultMoving Your Work from Presentation to Publication - Family Medicine Infographic Tips for New ResearchersWriting an Effective Peer Review - Family Medicine InfographicWhy Should I Be a Peer Reviewer? - STFM BlogSubmit It Again! Learning From Rejected Manuscripts - PRiMERA String of Pearls: Lessons for Medical Writing and Submitting for Publication - PRiMERWriting for Personal and Professional Wellness - PRiMERLeadership through Scholarship FellowshipMedical Editing FellowshipThe STFM Medical Editing Fellowship: A Gateway to Scholarly Growth for Community Physicians - STFM BlogGuest Bios:Sarina Schrager, MD, MSEditor in Chief Family MedicineSarina 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, MDDEIA Editor Family MedicineOctavia 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, FAAFPCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024Resources: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 MedicineBook - 40 Years in Family Medicine by Joseph E. SchergerBook - Lean and Fit: A Doctor's Journey to Healthy Nutrition and Greater Wellness by Joseph E. Scherger, MD, MPHBook - Wheat Belly:Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health by William Davis, MDBook - Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar –Your Brain's Silent Killers by David Perlmutter, MDBook - 

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, FAAFPCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024Resources:Competency-Based Medical Education Toolkit for Residency ProgramsCBME Webinars hosted by STFM/AFMRDIndividualized Learning Plan Template for Family Medicine ResidentsCore Outcomes of Residency Learning 2022 (Provisional) - Ann Fam MedImplementing Competency Based ABFM Board Eligibility - JABFMCompetency-Based Medical Education: Theory to Practice - Med TeachGuest 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, FAAFPCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024Resources: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 QuestionsAAFP New DEA Training Requirement: Who has to do it, and how to get it doneGuest 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 

In this episode of the STFM Podcast, Dennis Baker, PhD, creator of the ARCH Model of feedback, shows us how we can create a learning environment in which the word “feedback” does not elicit instant dread in the learner. In a congenial conversation with our host, he describes each part of the ARCH model, showing us not only how we can use it in our practice, but also demonstrating how this feedback model can guide learners into a habit of intentional self-reflection, a practice they can then use throughout the rest of their career.Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFPCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024Resources:ARCH: A Guidance Model for Providing Effective Feedback to Learners - STFM Education ColumnUsing the ARCH Feedback Model - STFM Resource LibraryJanuary 2023 #MedEd Pearls: The ARCH Model for Providing Effective Feedback - Harvard Macy InstituteGuest Bio:Dennis Baker, PhD, is an Emeritus Professor of Family Medicine at the Florida State University College of Medicine. After receiving his doctorate in education at the University of Florida in 1976, Dennis began his medical education at a new College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University where he directed the student testing center and provided teaching skills training to new faculty, most of whom had never taught. In that environment he learned that helping faculty enhance their teaching skills required listening to faculty and that building positive and personal relationships with them are key elements of the faculty development process. Dennis went on to hold faculty development and administrative positions in three Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Taking the position as Assistant Dean for Faculty Development at the newly created Florida State University College of Medicine provided Dennis the opportunity to fully engage in his passion of helping those who teach medical students and residents to enhance their educational skills via the faculty development process.  His faculty development program at Florida State was cited as a strength by the LCME in 2011, as follows: The College of Medicine should be commended for an impressive faculty development program, particularly for the diverse nature of the offerings and the sheer volume of effort expended to support the development of faculty on an ongoing basis. Dennis is a “long-time” active STFM member and considers his experiences in STFM to be a guiding influence and highlight of his career in medical education.Link:stfm.org/stfmpodcast02202

“The New Professionalism says, you take care of yourself, you take care of each other, you take care of your patients.” - Renee Crichlow, MD, FAAFPSTFM President Renee Crichlow, MD, FAAFP, expands on the stirring ideas she laid out in her 2023 President's Address. With characteristic clarity, she helps us understand the opportunities of the New Professionalism emerging from current generational paradigm shifts. She shares her experience of the New Professionalism as both a practitioner and an educator, and demonstrates the ways that seasoned practitioners can influence the next generation of family medicine docs. Dr Crichlow reminds us that family medicine practitioners are uniquely positioned to build the future of the healthcare system globally and at the bedside.Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFPCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2024Resources:Renee Crichlow, MD, FAAFP: STFM President's AddressThe Ladder for AmericaThe URMJAM Podcast Episode 3: Building Your Academic Portfolio and CV with Renee Crichlow, MD, FAAFPThe STFM Podcast - September 2021: Finding a Leadership Mentor with Dr Renee CrichlowSTFM Blog - Get to Know Incoming STFM President Renee Crichlow, MD, FAAFPGuest Bio:Dr. Renee Crichlow has been a full spectrum family physician with OB for over twenty years. She has lived and worked in both rural and urban underserved communities. She was the Inaugural holder of the Mac Baird Endowed Chair for Advocacy and Policy at the University of Minnesota and in February 2021 began a new position as Boston University Vice-Chair of Health Equity for the Department of Family Medicine and Chief Medical Officer at Codman Square Community Health Center.Dr. Crichlow's first faculty position was an attending physician at UCDavis, with a joint appointment in the Department of Family Medicine and OB/GYN. From 2003 she was faculty for the University of Washington at the Montana Family Medicine Residency. Then, Dr. Crichlow served as an assistant professor and Director of Advocacy and Policy at the University of Minnesota Department of Family Medicine, with her clinic and hospital work in the urban, low wealth community of North Minneapolis at the UMN North Memorial Family Medicine Residency.Dr. Crichlow has been a long time participant in pipeline development programsincluding founding physician for the Eastern Montana AHEC in the early 2000s, in North Minneapolis Dr. Crichlow developed The Ladder,(theladderforamerica.org) a cascading mentorship program that encourages youths from low-income communities to pursue medical careers, and as co-director of UMN undergraduate BA/MD seven-year program at UMN.Link:www.stfm.org/stfmpodcast012024 

The unique, fast-paced path that led Irene Guitierrez, MD, to becoming a residency director was achieved by providing high-quality, patient-centered care that was sensitive to cultural and socioeconomic differences. In this episode, Dr Guitierrez shares multiple ways practitioners can respectfully interact with patients of a diverse Latino community and all cultures through competency and understanding patients' lives and beliefs. She models how we can identify and manage our own biases and assumptions while gracefully addressing cultural appropriateness in your practice and teaching. Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFPCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2023Resources:Preparing Family Physicians to Care for Underserved Populations: A Historical PerspectiveTools Help Give Culturally, Linguistically Appropriate CareResources for Holistic & Inclusive Residency Recruitment Disparities and Inequities in US Health CareWhat Will It Take to Recruit and Train More Underrepresented Minority Physicians in Family Medicine? A CERA Survey AnalysisGuest Bio:Dr Gutierrez grew up in Southeastern Arizona in a small farming community. She attended the University of Arizona for undergraduate, graduate and medical school. Dr Gutierrez completed her residency training in Family Medicine at the University of New Mexico. She completed a faculty development fellowship at University of California-San Francisco. Dr Gutierrez has served in many different leadership capacities within hospitals, clinics and residencies. She is currently an Associate Program Director with Centra Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency in Lynchburg, VA. She has special interests in hospital medicine and procedures. She has been  involved in quality improvement and EMR implementation. She has a goal of improving residency clinic efficiency and processes to hopefully encourage more residents to go into outpatient family medicine.Link:https://stfm.org/stfmpodcast122023

Tenured professor, Kendall M. Campbell, MD, conveys his passion for academic family medicine via discovery, innovation, defining a problem, and finding a solution. Dr Campbell shows listeners how a career in academic family medicine begins when you find an idea in your own backyard and then continue moving forward with a mentor. He then discusses promotion through the ranks of academic family medicine for both academicians and community faculty.  Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFPCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2023Resources:STFM's Leadership through Scholarship FellowshipSTFM's URM Mentorship ProgramSubmit It Again! Learning From Rejected ManuscriptsReleasing the Net to Promote Minority Faculty Success in Academic MedicineURM JAM Podcast: Know Your Worth During Contract Negotiations with Kendall Campbell, MDNegotiation in Academic Medicine: A Necessary Career SkillNegotiation in Academic Medicine: Narratives of Faculty Researchers and Their MentorsGuest Bio:Kendall M. Campbell, MD, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), in Galveston, Texas. He is the Sealy Hutchings and Lucille Wright Hutchings Chair in Family Medicine.Dr. Campbell came to UTMB from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University where he served as a tenured Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Director of the Research Group for Underrepresented Minorities in Academic Medicine. Previous academic appointments have been at the University of Florida (UF) and Florida State University (FSU). His clinical interests have been for underserved patients for which he has developed medication access initiatives, integrated pharmacy and social services with primary care and led community health education initiatives. While at FSU, he Co-founded and Co-Directed the Center for Underrepresented Minorities in Academic Medicine with Dr. José E. Rodríguez to study issues that impact recruitment and retention of faculty underrepresented in medicine.Dr. Campbell is nationally recognized for his work in primary care and in support of underrepresented learners and faculty. He has received honors and awards for his service to the field of medicine including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Award, the Exemplary Teacher Award, and the 2021 STFM President's Award. He was a 2014-2016 Fellow of the National Academy of Medicine and is a member of the NAM Roundtable on Health Equity. He also completed the AAMC Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) certificate program.www.stfm.org/stfmpodcast112023 

Whether in person or virtual, interviews can be nerve wracking! Karl T. Clebak, MD, MHA, FAAFP, reminds us that interviews are conversations meant to highlight your strengths and values as a candidate. He shares multiple ways to help you stand out during your interview and craft a conversation conducive to the all-critical bidirectional flow. Dr Cleback gives advice for how to effectively follow up after an interview, as well.Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFPCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2023Resources:AAFP Residency Interview GuideAAFP Residency Interview QuestionsAMA Interviewing for Physician Residency ProgramsAAMC Interview Resources for Residency Applicants AMA 4 Reasons Virtual Residency Interviews Might be Here to StayVirtual Recruitment Effects on Matched Residents in Family Medicine: Experiences From Central PennsylvaniaMyERAS is Changing: Are You Ready? Guest Bio:Karl T. Clebak, MD, MHA, FAAFP, has taught family medicine and evidence-based medicine to learners of all levels. Dr. Clebak's primary focus is residency education, where he works with residency faculty to create an inspiring, supportive academic environment producing the next generation of full-spectrum family physicians prepared to lead, teach and thrive.  Dr. Clebak has developed and taught numerous sessions for the Penn State Health Family and Community Medicine Residency (Hershey, Pa.), including health system management, evidence-based medicine, journal clubs, quality improvement, board reviews, outpatient procedures and gratitude sessions. He regularly precepts family medicine residents in their outpatient continuity clinics and medical students during their family medicine clerkships.  Dr. Karl Clebak's principal research interests include evidence-based medicine and the translation of research into practice, quality improvement and office-based procedures. His clinical research areas of focus include dermatologic, women's health and musculoskeletal procedures, skin infections and dermatologic disease and clinical preventive services.  Dr. Clebak also has research interests to improve the transition from inpatient to outpatient care and to enhance the patient and provider referral experience through the electronic consult.   Dr. Clebak has written evidence-based clinical reviews on a variety of topics partnering with resident and faculty co-authors.Link:http://stfm.org/stfmpodcast102023 

What are the keys to having a great mentorship experience as a mentee? Kristen Hood Watson, MD, tells us how mentees can get the most out of mentorship, including how to decipher their own specific needs before beginning the relationship. Amongst the many tips she gives, Dr Hood Watson shows mentees how to set clear goals and expectations with their mentors, reminds them that mentors are there to hear them, and advises them how to create shared agendas with their mentors.Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFPCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2023Resources:Underrepresented in Medicine (URM) Mentorship ProgramThe Power of Mentorship with Byron Jasper, MD, MPH - URM JAM Podcast Episode 22URM Leadership Pathways in Academic Medicine STFM Virtual Coaching ProgramSTFM Leadership through Scholarship Fellowship Mentorship Toolkit: Supporting Mentors and Mentees from the University of Wisconsin School of MEdicine and Public HealthFacilitator's Guide for Developing a Mentoring Program for URM/BIPOC Faculty MembersGuest Bio:Kristen Hood Watson, MDKristen Hood Watson is an Associate Processor of Family Medicine at Medical University of South Carolina. Her academic focuses have been on undergraduate medical education (UME) curriculum, particularly regarding clinical curriculum, and diversity in medicine. Prior to becoming the Associate Dean for Clinical Education, Dr Hood Watson served as Assistant Dean for Resident Inclusion working to increase the percentage of underrepresented in medicine residents as well as work to enhance their experience. She was the Family Medicine clerkship director for eight years and since 2020 has been the chair of the Health Equity Curriculum Committee for the third-year clerkships. Combining the two interests, she is the faculty advisor for the AHEC Scholars program which is designed for students (particularly of underrepresented, underserved backgrounds) to learn about serving patients from rural, underserved and minority backgrounds. www.stfm.org/stfmpodcast092023 

Our host slides into the guest seat this month to tell us how she went from solo practice to an executive role in academic medicine. Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFP, guides us boldly down the path of creating a values-driven career. Dr Saccocio shows us how she engages in collaboration which welcomes input, feedback, and a plethora of ideas, all while participating in those crucial daily practices which build up her leadership skills and maintain her well-being. Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFPCopyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2023Resources:Impact Players by Liz WisemanPatient-Doctor Relationship from Perspective of the Karpman Drama TriangleLeaders That Listen Meet Essential Psychological Needs of the WorkforceURM Leadership Pathways in Academic Medicine - STFM CourseFamily Medicine Leadership Development Opportunities - STFM Guest Bio:Saria Saccocio, MD, MHA, FAAFPDr. Saria Saccocio is a Regional Medical Officer for CareMore, a subsidiary of Elevance Health. She provides strategic and operational direction for the delivery of performance in support of the Central Region.Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving patient care and safety across the continuum as a Chief Medical Officer for health systems in the southeast. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida, and her Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Miami before opening her own solo family practice. She continues to serve patients at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic.Becker's Hospital Review has recognized Dr. Saccocio as one of the top 100 Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know and has been elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Her extensive civic and community involvement has included serving with many organizations such as: the Modern Healthcare Women Advisory Board, board member for the Pisacano Leadership Foundation, South Carolina Hospital Association, United Way of Greenville County; Greenville Free Medical Clinic, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate, the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Board, and is an Alum of the Women's Leadership Institute and the Diversity Leadership Institute at Furman University.Link:https://www.stfm.org/stfmpodcast082023 

Help, I'm buried in email! We all get behind on work and especially email, but Grace Shih, MD, MAS, and Claire Thomson, MD, MPH, are here to help you sort through a variety of time management strategies to find the one that will help with your work-life balance. With pleasant doses of practicality and humility, they provide great strategies for managing inboxes and calendars, prioritizing tasks, as well as encouraging us to “eat the frog.”Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD.Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2023Resources:Clear Eyes, Full Day, Can't Lose: Time Management Strategies for Busy FolksTime Management Strategies for Academic SuccessHow to Get Stuff Done: The Eisenhower Matrix (a.k.a. The Urgent Vs The Important) 4D Method for Inbox ManagementEat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time 7 Tips Productivity Experts Follow When The Fall Behind on WorkGuest Bios:Grace Shih, MD, MAS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at Brown University and a fellowship in family planning at University of California, San Francisco. She currently serves as the Director of the WWAMI Family Medicine Residency Network and Co-Director of DFM's Reproductive Health Fellowship. She enjoys teaching and learning from others, and feels blessed to have a job that combines both faculty development and residency education. In her free time, you can find her wrestling with her kids, adoring her dog, or trying out new recipes and restaurants.Claire Thomson (she/her) grew up in North Carolina and completed medical school and her MPH in Health Care and Prevention at the UNC-CH before heading north to Providence, Rhode Island to complete her residency and fellowship in Global and Maternal Child Health at Brown Family Medicine. She joined Swedish First Hill as core faculty in January 2019 and became OB Fellowship Director in 2021. Her clinical interests include perinatal care and full-scope reproductive health; research interests include birth equity and FMOB mentorship. When not at work, she can be found chasing her toddler Kai, cooking with her husband Rob, hiking, reading novels, and paddleboarding.Link:https://www.stfm.org/stfmpodcast072023 

The magic formula to advocate for protected time at your institution is to speak the language of C-Suite executives. Timothy P. Graham, MD, MHPE, is here to coach us to use this language effectively when advocating at our home institutions, including creating an elevator speech and using data to effectively make a case for your request. Dr Graham also teaches us how to account for the needs of all stakeholders when making a case for your institution's academic needs.Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD.Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2023Resources:STFM Resources: Advocating for Protected Nonclinical Time for Residency Faculty ToolkitJoint Guidelines for Protected Nonclinical Time for Faculty in Family Medicine Residency ProgramsPrioritizing Group Time for Residency Faculty Helps Achieve Program GoalsStakeholder Table Example - Word DocGuest Bio:Dr. Graham is the Chief Medical Officer at Mount Carmel Mount Carmel St. Ann's in Westerville, Ohio and Mount Carmel New Albany in New Albany, Ohio. He also oversees Graduate Medical Education for Mount Carmel Health System. He is the former Program Director for the Mount Carmel Family Medicine Residency Program  and the former Family Medicine Department Chair at Mount Carmel St. Ann's.  He is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health and completed residency in Family Medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  He completed a Master of Health Professions Education at University of Illinois at Chicago and has interests in curriculum design, resident competency assessment, feedback and leadership development.  He is the current Chair of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Graduate Medical Education Committee, Chair Elect of the Association of Hospital Medical Education Continuing Faculty and Professional Development Committee, a member of the STFM Board of Directors and a member of the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD) National Graduate Survey Oversight Committee. He previously served as a member of the STFM Residency Accreditation Toolkit Task Force and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Milestones 2.0 Workgroup. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief for the Family Medicine Residency Curriculum Resource. Dr. Graham is also Past President of the Central Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (COAFP.)  Dr. Graham has presented extensively on graduate medical education topics including formative and summative feedback, competency assessment, advising and mentoring, and faculty development. Link:https://www.stfm.org/stfmpodcast062023 

“Well-being is the oxygen mask that lets us assist others who are also in need of life-giving oxygen,“ says Catherine Florio Pipas, MD, MPH, FAAFP in this month's episode. Dr Pipas steps forward and encourages us all to set aside the superhero culture and break free from the burnout cycle of medicine. She outlines specific ways we can build a culture of well-being at our institutions, in order to address the need for both systemic and personal change in the medical community. Throughout her interview, Dr Pipas also digs into how family physicians can—and should—take time daily to promote their own well-being. Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD.Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2023Resources:STFM Wellness CoursePhysician Well-Being: Prioritizing Your Own Health Through a Personal Health Improvement PlanFMIG Well-being Champion ProgramEvaluating What Matters in a Wellness CurriculumEstablishing a Culture of Intentional Wellness: Lessons From a Family Medicine Resident Focus Group Family Physician Burnout and Resilience: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Working Together to End our Physician Well-being Crisis Improving Physician Well-Being Through Organizational ChangeGuest Bio:Catherine Florio Pipas, MD, MPH, FAAFPDr. Catherine Florio Pipas is Professor, Community & Family Medicine at Dartmouth. She has been recognized as a leader in education, research and clinical care with awards including the 2019 STFM Humanism in Medicine Award. Dr. Florio Pipas serves as Chair of the AAFP Physician Health First Initiative and the Wellbeing Educators Program and Co- Chair of the AAFP Leading Physician Well-being Program and. She is author of A Doctor's Dozen: 12 Strategies for Personal Health and a Culture of Wellness.   She is on the Administrative Board of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Council of Faculty and Academic Societies and Chairs the CFAS Faculty and Organizational Wellbeing Committee.  She grew up in Camden, NJ and received her Bachelor's degree at Rutgers College in New Brunswick. She received her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College, and completed residency at Medical University of South Carolina, Faculty Development Fellowship at UNC- Chapel Hill and an MPH at Dartmouth. Dr. Florio Pipas speaks, consults, coaches, and collaborates locally, nationally, and globally with individuals, medical schools, residency programs, and healthcare organizations to advance personal and institutional wellbeing.Link:www.stfm.org/stfmpodcast052023

In this episode, we've convened a panel of three physicians to open a window on a day in the life of a Direct Primary Care practice. And while it's true that if you've seen one Direct Primary Care practice, you've seen one Direct Primary Care practice, our panelists show us how they made the leap, grew their practices, and made it all work. Each panelist shares how they crafted their DPC practices, with stories and perspectives on what it means to provide patient care in this model, while embracing the challenges of being a business owner. Our panelists: Erika Bliss, MD Marguerite Duane, MD, MHA, FAAFPByron Jasper, MD, MPH Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD.Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2023Resources:Why the Direct Primary Care Model Would Benefit Poor Patients (Part 1 of 2)Why the Direct Primary Care Model Would Benefit Poor Patients (Part 2 of 2) AAFP Direct Primary CareAAFP Direct Primary Care Toolkit: DPC OverviewDefining the Place of Direct Primary Care in a Value-Based Care SystemGuest Bios:Erika Bliss, MD:Dr. Erika Bliss is a family physician and former CEO of Qliance, a direct primary care company that operated in the Puget Sound for 10 years with several clinics serving individuals, employers, and Medicaid.  She is currently in solo practice in Seattle in the DPC model.  Dr. Bliss has been active in the DPC movement since its inception and has been involved in local and national education and advocacy on the model.  She currently has a solo DPC practice in Seattle called Equinox Primary Care.Dr. Bliss received her medical education at University of California at San Diego and completed her residency training at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.  She has served in state and national medical leadership roles including the Washington Academy of Family Medicine, The American Academy of Family Medicine, The American Board of Family Medicine, and the Direct Primary Care Coalition.  Prior to studying medicine, Dr. Bliss studied Latin American History at San Francisco State University and received a Master's in Latin American Studies at Stanford University. Marguerite Duane, MD, MHA, FAAFP:Dr. Marguerite Duane, a board-certified family physician, currently cares for patients in the DC metropolitan area via a direct primary care house-calls based practice, MD for Life.  While she provides the full range of services to patients of all ages, she has additional expertise in restorative reproductive medicine and focuses her practice on females from adolescence through menopause. Dr. Duane is also co-founder and Executive Director of FACTS about Fertility, an organization dedicated to educating medical professionals and students about the scientific evidence supporting fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs). She serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Duquesne University and Georgetown University, where she directs an elective on FABMs and their role in women's health and family planning.  Additionally, she has served on the board of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the Family Medicine Education Consortium (FMEC). Dr. Duane received her M.D. degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and completed her Family Medicine residency at L

Linda Myerholtz, PhD, current STFM President, speaks about the mental health needs of physicians, residents, and students, and covers relevant topics including needed changes to the licensure process and to the interview questions that are asked during residency recruitment. She discusses a variety of ways that physicians can advocate for change within their states and health systems to the licensure process for medical practitioners. Dr Myerholtz also addresses mental health needs for those in medical education, offering resources and tips for all those who need help right now.Hosted by Saria Carter Saccocio, MD.Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2023Resources:Physician Support Line: 1(888)409-0141The Emotional PPE ProjectResources for Reducing Mental Health Stigma for Faculty, Residents, and Students Dr Lorna Breen Foundation Toolkit: Remove Intrusive Mental Health Questions From Licensure and Credentialing ApplicationsNational Physician Suicide Awareness Day ResourcesAMA Advocates for Support of Physician Mental Health NeedsGuest Bio:Linda Myerholtz, PhD, completed her training as a psychologist at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio and began her career in community mental health, serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. In those early years, she developed a practicum program for graduate level psychology interns, cultivating a passion for investing in the training of others. She then transitioned to graduate medical education in 2007 as the Director of Behavioral Science for Mercy Family Residency in Toledo, Ohio. She joined the faculty at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 2014 and is presently an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine. She facilitates the behavioral health curriculum for residents and has a strong interest in health care professional wellbeing. The primary focus of her work has been to 1) develop and implement integrated behavioral health services in primary care and 2) develop interdisciplinary training programs that foster collaborative learning and build a workforce that can meet the Quadruple Aim.  She is committed to advancing innovative, high quality, and cost-effective models for behavioral health within primary care to promote whole being health in our communities and reduce health care inequities. Dr. Myerholtz also presently serves as the President for the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and Chair of the Council of Academic Family Medicine.Link: https://stfm.org/stfmpodcast032023

In this rapid-fire episode, Dr Leon McCrea II gives listeners his wide-ranging perspective and deep insight into how creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces is about much more than only metrics. He brings us right into the conversations that matter, from giving and receiving feedback around DEIA issues to identifying both micro- and macro-aggressions to creating holistic metrics for success in medical education & residency. Dr McCrea shares his passion for helping both learners and patients feel seen, respected, and served.Hosted by Saria Carter Saccocio, MD.Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2023Resources:The STFM Underrepresented in Medicine (URM) InitiativeURM Leadership Pathways in Academic Medicine CourseAntiracism in Residency: A Multimethod Intervention to Increase Racial Diversity in a Community-Based Residency ProgramMatching Our Mission: A Strategic Plan to Create a Diverse Family Medicine ResidencyGender-Affirming Care Curriculum in Family Medicine Residencies: A CERA StudyGuest Bio:Leon McCrea II, MD, MPH, FAAFP.  After his Human Biology degree at Brown University, Dr. McCrea earned a Doctorate in Medicine and Master's in Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh.  He then trained in Family Medicine at Crozer-Keystone Health System.  Upon completion of his residency, he was recruited to join the faculty at Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program where he subsequently became the Associate Program Director.  In 2015, he was recruited to Drexel University College of Medicine to serve as the Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency and appointed Associate Professor of Family Medicine.  Dr. McCrea's academic interests include curriculum development, leadership, mentorship, and competency-based evaluation.  His clinical interests include women's health, adolescent medicine, contraception, men's health and office-based procedures.  In 2017, he was asked to serve on the membership committee of the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors and subsequently served on the Board of Directors.  He currently serves on the Diversity and Health Equity Task Force of the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors.  In 2018, he was appointed as Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Drexel University College of Medicine.  He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Family Medicine Educational Consortium.  In 2019, Dr. McCrea was invited to serve on the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Oversight Committee for individuals Underrepresented in Medicine.  In 2020, he was appointed Senior Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Drexel University College of Medicine.  In 2022, he was elected President of the Family Medicine Educational Consortium.  He currently serves as faculty for the Chief Resident Leadership Development Program.  He also serves as the Program Director for the Drexel Pathway to Medical School postbaccalaureate pipeline program.  He is board certified in Family Medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Dr. McCrea and his wife Nikki celebrated 15

In this episode, Harry Lausen, DO, MA, brings us up to speed on the transition to a single accreditation system for osteopathic and allopathic medical education. Beginning with the historical background, he brings to light how important the single accreditation system is to family medicine education. Dr Lausen also dives into family medicine's influence on this process, as well as the successes that have come from unification. Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD.Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2022Resources:The AOA/ACGME Single Accreditation System and Its Immediate and Future Impact on Family MedicineHistory of the Transition to a Single GME Accreditation SystemAttitudes of Family Medicine Program Directors Toward Osteopathic Residents Under the Single Accreditation SystemThe ACGME Single Accreditation System: Alterations in the Force of Graduate Medical EducationGuest Bio:Harald Lausen, DO, MA, serves as Chief Medical Officer to the South Central Hospital Alliance (SCHA). In this role, Dr. Lausen provides strategic, operational, and medical support to the SCHA.In addition to this support, Dr. Lausen currently serves as a primary care physician with Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics. Prior to joining the SCHA, he served as Chief Medical Officer, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Population Health at Southern Illinois University Medicine in Springfield, Illinois.  Dr. Lausen completed his family medicine residency at SIU-Springfield after earning his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He obtained his master's and bachelor's degrees in biology at the University of Illinois at Springfield. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Lausen is a distinguished fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Healthcare Executives, Association of Osteopathic Directors and Medical Educators, and the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators. He is also a certified physician executive through the American Academy of Physician Leadership and a certified medical practice executive through the Medical Group Management Association.Link: https://stfm.org/stfmpodcast012023/ 

With infectious enthusiasm, Dr Margot Savoy, senior vice president of education for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), talks about the ongoing collaborative efforts of the family of family medicine organizations to support the educational needs of the entire family medicine community, whether with CME or other educational opportunities. Gleefully drawing on her experience as a medical student who “just wanted to be a real doctor,” Dr Savoy brings good humor into the journey so many have taken, whether as students and residents, or preceptors and faculty.Hosted by Saria Carter Saccocio, MD.Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2022Guest Bio:Margot Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FABC, CPE, CMQ, FAAPL, (she/her) is Senior Vice President of Education for the American Academy of Family Physicians, Associate Professor(adj) of Family & Community Medicine and Urban Bioethics at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, and Associate Professor (adj) at the Maurice Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University. Dr. Savoy oversees the AAFP education portfolio from medical school through continuing medical education, the accreditation system, journal media and the Center for Diversity & Health Equity. She also is the lead for Physician Health First, the AAFP's physician well-being program.Dr. Savoy graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2002, completed Family Medicine Residency Program at the Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program (Springfield, PA) in 2005 and graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health in 2008 with a Masters degree in Public Health in Public Health Leadership with a focus on Public Health Practice. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, the Certifying Commission in Medical Management, the American Board of Medical Quality and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Association of Physician Leaders and the Advisory Board Company. Resources:AAFP Resources:AAFP Center for Diversity and Health Equity AAFP Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in Family Medicine (CDEI-FM)Physician Health First - AAFP Resource Publications:AAFP PublicationsSTFM Journals STFM Faculty Development:Faculty for Tomorrow WebinarsTips for New FacultyFaculty Development DeliveredSTFM Faculty Development Starter Package for ResidenciesShow Notes: https://stfm.org/stfmpodcast122022

Still marveling at the move from “student doctor” to doctor, Bright Zhou, MD, MS, reflects on their first year as a family medicine resident on this episode of The STFM Podcast. Dr Zhou discusses their passion for mental health, the importance of creating boundaries, and the excitement of participating in social justice work during their service with the STFM Board of Directors.  Hosted by Saria Carter Saccocio, MD.Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2022Guest Bio:Bright Zhou (they/him) is a current 2nd-year resident at Stanford-O'Connor Family Medicine Residency Program. They are interested in LGBTQ+ health, Asian/immigrant health, primary care mental health integration, trainee wellbeing and education, obstetrics, and rural health. This eclectic blend of interests seems only possible within Family Medicine, which is why they feel so passionate about sharing this field with others! In the future, Bright hopes to create progressive healthcare systems that bolster the strength of rural and urban underserved communities. Outside of medicine, they love boba, singing, theater, drag, and recently completed their first Olympic triathlon!Host Bio:Dr. Saria Saccocio is a physician executive consultant, advising companies to strategically and equitably deliver value-based healthcare spanning populations across the continuum. Among her current leadership initiatives, Dr. Saccocio serves as the Chief Physician Health Equity Engagement Officer for the National Minority Quality Forum's Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity. Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving patient care and safety across the continuum as a Chief Medical Officer for health systems in the southeast. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida, and her Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Miami before opening her own solo family practice. She continues to serve patients at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic.Resources:STFM Resources for ResidentsSTFM Resources for Medical StudentsTelemedicine CurriculumPhysician Mental Health: My Personal Journey and Professional PleaPerfectionism, Imposter Phenomenon, and Mental Health in Medicine: a Literature Review

Lars Peterson, MD, PhD, joins us to offer a crash course in the many family medicine organizations and outlets that offer research opportunities. Dr Peterson demystifies both “big R” and “little r” research projects, describing in detail the differences between large, funded research studies and smaller QI projects, as well as mapping out the places one can disseminate their research findings. He also offers advice for those looking to participate in scholarly activity within their institution, either alone or with a collaborator. Hosted by Saria Carter Saccocio, MD.Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2022Guest Bio:Lars Peterson, MD, PhD is a family physician and health services researcher and current Vice President of Research of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Kentucky.  He is leading team research efforts at the ABFM to understand what family physicians do in practice and how the quality of care they provide can be improved.  In particular, elucidating the ways in which Continuing Certification activities may be associated with quality of care. His research interests include investigating associations between area level measures of health care and socioeconomics with both health and access to health care, rural health, primary care, and comprehensiveness of primary care.  Host Bio:Dr. Saria Saccocio is a physician executive consultant, advising companies to strategically and equitably deliver value-based healthcare spanning populations across the continuum. Among her current leadership initiatives, Dr. Saccocio serves as the Chief Physician Health Equity Engagement Officer for the National Minority Quality Forum's Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity. Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving patient care and safety across the continuum as a Chief Medical Officer for health systems in the southeast. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida, and her Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Miami before opening her own solo family practice. She continues to serve patients at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic.

On this episode of The STFM Podcast, host Dr. Saria Carter Saccocio speaks with Nika White, CDE, IOM, on ways to recognize and use our sphere of influence to foster greater inclusivity and provide all people a strong sense of belonging. White shares tools for allies to build intentional relationships with the diverse communities they serve. She also shares advice for using DEI work to give a voice to the voiceless and to help all team members show up at their best in every environment.Guest Bio:Dr. Nika White is a national authority and fearless advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. As an award-winning management and leadership consultant, keynote speaker, published author, and executive practitioner for DEI efforts across business, government, non-profit and education, Dr. White helps organizations break barriers and integrate diversity into their business frameworks. Her work has led to designation by Forbes as a Top10 D&I Trailblazer.Host Bio:Dr. Saria Saccocio is a physician executive consultant, advising companies to strategically and equitably deliver value-based healthcare spanning populations across the continuum. Among her current leadership initiatives, Dr. Saccocio serves as the Chief Physician Health Equity Engagement Officer for the National Minority Quality Forum's Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity. Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving patient care and safety across the continuum as a Chief Medical Officer for health systems in the southeast. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida, and her Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Miami before opening her own solo family practice. She continues to serve patients at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic.

In this episode, Dr Saria Carter Saccocio, MD, is joined by STFM Past President Aaron J. Michelfelder, MD, and Fran Vlasses, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAAN, who discuss implementing a ground-breaking interprofessional program at their institution. They share the three-step process they use for helping a group of individuals grow into a highly-functioning care team, as well as the important role language plays in building the team dynamic. They also discuss the health benefits that interprofessional teams can have for patients and for addressing health inequities.This series of podcasts is sponsored by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), the academic home for family medicine educators.Guest Bio:Aaron J. Michelfelder, M.D., FAAFP, FAAMA is an educator, researcher, family physician and medical acupuncturist. He joined the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and Loyola University Medical Center as a faculty member in 2000. He currently serves as Loyola's chair of family medicine, co-director for Loyola's Institute for Transformative Interprofessional Education (I-TIE), and is a professor of family medicine, bioethics & health policy, and medical education. He also serves as the Immediate Past-President for the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. Dr. Vlasses' career spans 35 years in healthcare, administration and academic teaching  with special emphasis on studying innovation in healthcare system infrastructure redesign.  She secured funding to transform the model of care delivery in Family Medicine in Maywood, Il to better serve the community with interprofessional teams, to develop health care professionals in interprofessional collaboration and to integrate behavioral health in primary care.  Dr. Vlasses is the Inaugural Co-Director of the Institute for Transformative Interprofessional Education at Loyola University Chicago, Health Science Center. She is a Professor Emeritus of Nursing and Family Medicine. She has led innovations in team education and team building in education and community. Dr. Vlasses maintains productive collaborations with leaders in the Schools of Social Work, Law, Medicine, Education, Nursing and Public Health, which have led to permanent interprofessional learning opportunities to broaden the health profession students understanding of the communities they serve. Nationally she is a member of an expert panel to develop an institutional assessment tool to standardize institutional progress towards IPEC implementation and is serving on the IPEC working group to revise the IPEC competencies.In 2011 she received the unique honor of being inducted as a Fellow into both the Academy of Nursing Education and the American Academy of Nursing. The Ohio State University College of Nursing, named Dr. Vlasses one of 100 Alumni Transformers in Nursing and Healthcare. Host Bio:Dr. Saria Saccocio is a physician executive consultant, advising companies to strategically and equitably deliver value-based healthcare spanning populations across the continuum. Among her current leadership initiatives, Dr. Saccocio serves as the Chief Physician Health Equity Engagement Officer for the National Minority Quality Forum's Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity. Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving patient care and safety across the continuum as a Chief Medical Officer for health systems in the southeast. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida, and her Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Miami before opening her own solo family practice. She continues to serve patients at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic.

On this episode of The STFM Podcast, host Saria Carter Saccocio, MD, speaks with Andrea Anderson, MD, FAAFP, about the many ways advocacy is central to family medicine. Dr Anderson talks about how naming your areas of passion will help you find a powerful advocacy voice. She encourages physicians and faculty to share the stories of their patients to engage with health system & government stakeholders. Sharing these patient stories will shed light on the impact of policies on people in the community. Guest Bio:Andrea A. Anderson, MD is a Family Physician and an Associate Professor.  She is the Associate Chief of Family Medicine at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences where she chairs the school's clinical curriculum committee, co-directs the Health Policy Scholarly Concentration, and directs the Transitions to Residency Fourth Year required internship readiness capstone course. Nationally, she serves on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Family Medicine and is the first African American woman to be appointed to this role in the ABFM's 50-year history.   Other national roles include serving on the Board of Directors of the Federation of State Medical Boards,  the national Management Committee of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), and the National Advisory Council of the National Health Service Corps.  Through her career, Dr. Anderson has been active in DC health policy and medical regulation as well as teaching ethics, professionalism, and physician advocacy to medical students and residents.  She is the Chair of the DC Board of Medicine, licensing and determining regulatory policy for  approximately 15,000 DC physicians.  She is an appointee to the DC Health Scientific Advisory Committee advising ethical and equitable COVID 19 vaccine distribution in the nation's capital.  In addition to the Management Committee of the USMLE, she is a subject matter expert for national committees of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), namely the Patient Characteristics Advisory Panel and the Legal/Ethical Task Force.  She sits on the FSMB National Ethics and Professionalism Committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Medical Regulation Task Force, creating national guidelines for state medical licensing boards. Dr Anderson is a Senior Medical Education Consultant for the AAMC  looking at curricular innovations to combat medical misinformation.  Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)  has been her professional society home as she serves National Underrepresented Minority Faculty Development and Retention Task Force and the Academic Family Medicine Advocacy Committee (AFMAC).  Previously, Dr. Anderson spent 15 years in practice at Unity Health Care, a large Federally Qualified Health Center network in Washington, DC, where she served in leadership roles including Medical Director of Family Medicine.   Dr Anderson has testified widely before various outlets including 2019 invited testimony before the Senate HELP committee to increase congressional funding for the National Health Service Corps.  She has been honored with various awards including the STFM 2019 National Advocate Award, the 2021 AAFP Exemplary Teaching Award,  and the 2021 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award from the Arnold P Gold Foundation.Host Bio:Dr. Saria Saccocio is a physician executive consultant, advising companies to strategically and equitably deliver value-based healthcare spanning populations across the continuum. Among her current leadership initiatives, Dr. Saccocio serves as the Chief Physician Health Equity Engagement Officer for the National Minority Quality Forum's Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity. Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving p

On this episode of The STFM Podcast, medical student Emiliano Lemus speaks with host Saria Carter Saccocio, MD, about how family medicine is uniquely positioned to be a leader in queer and transgender healthcare. Lemus discusses how to use inclusive language during initial clinical encounters with all patients and offers guidance on how physicians can build safe and welcoming relationships with diverse patients. They also share how to advocate in your health system for culturally-affirming care for LGBTQ populations.Guest Bio: Emiliano Lemus is a fourth-year medical student and Pisacano Scholar at the University of California Berkeley-University of California San Francisco Joint Medical Program. They are also an herbalist, health disparities researcher and trainer on LGBTQ-affirming healthcare. Emiliano worked for a decade as a community organizer before seeking medical training, serving in organizations focused on social justice and sexual and reproductive health and rights. Emiliano is trans, proudly Chicano and Indigenous, and a parent to three chickens and a poodle. They love living in Oakland, and they are thrilled to soon begin Family Medicine residency.Host Bio:Dr. Saria Saccocio is a physician executive consultant, advising companies to strategically and equitably deliver value-based healthcare spanning populations across the continuum. Among her current leadership initiatives, Dr. Saccocio serves as the Chief Physician Health Equity Engagement Officer for the National Minority Quality Forum's Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity. Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving patient care and safety across the continuum as a Chief Medical Officer for health systems in the southeast. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida, and her Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Miami before opening her own solo family practice. She continues to serve patients at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic.Becker's Hospital Review has recognized Dr. Saccocio as one of the top 100 Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know and has been elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Her extensive civic and community involvement has included serving with many organizations such as: the Modern Healthcare Women Advisory Board, board member for the South Carolina Hospital Association, United Way of Greenville County; Greenville Free Medical Clinic, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate, the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Board, and is an Alum of the Women's Leadership Institute and the Diversity Leadership Institute at Furman University.Resources:The Fenway Institute - LBTQ Health EducationCallen-Lorde - LBTQ Research University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Center of Excellence for Transgender HealthUCSF Guidelines for the Primary and Gender-Affirming Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary PeopleAIDS Education & Training Center Program (AETC) National Coordinating Resource CenterLGBTQ-Affirmative Behavioral Health Services in Primary CareTraining to Reduce LGBTQ-Related Bias Among Medical, Nursing, and Dental Students and Providers: A Systematic Review

What is the value of primary care? In this episode, Dr Saccocio speaks with Robert Phillips, MD, MSPH, executive director of The Center for Professionalism & Value in Health Care, about the the Center's efforts to change the ways in which health care professionals are measured and valued. “Our goal is to create a bucket of high-value measures for primary care that are used to measure us and pay us and that we can use to assess our health systems and create pressure for our health systems to support us in delivering those values.”This series of podcasts is sponsored by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), the academic home for family medicine educators.Guest Bio:Robert Phillips is a graduate of the Missouri University of Science and Technology and the University of Florida College of Medicine. He trained in family medicine at the University of Missouri, followed by an NRSA health services research fellowship. Dr. Phillips practices part-time in a community-based residency program and is a Professor of Family Medicine at Georgetown and Virginia Commonwealth Universities. He served as vice chair of COGME and co-chair of Population Health on the NCVHS. He was a Fulbright Specialist to the Netherlands and New Zealand. Dr. Phillips was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2010. Host Bio:Dr. Saria Saccocio is a physician executive consultant, advising companies to strategically and equitably deliver value-based healthcare spanning populations across the continuum. Among her current leadership initiatives, Dr. Saccocio serves as the Chief Physician Health Equity Engagement Officer for the National Minority Quality Forum's Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity. Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving patient care and safety across the continuum as a Chief Medical Officer for health systems in the southeast. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida, and her Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Miami before opening her own solo family practice. She continues to serve patients at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic.Becker's Hospital Review has recognized Dr. Saccocio as one of the top 100 Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know and has been elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Her extensive civic and community involvement has included serving with many organizations such as: the Modern Healthcare Women Advisory Board, board member for the South Carolina Hospital Association, United Way of Greenville County; Greenville Free Medical Clinic, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate, the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Board, and is an Alum of the Women's Leadership Institute and the Diversity Leadership Institute at Furman University.

What separates a good leader from a great one? These in-depth interviews with some of family medicine's most influential leaders provide insight into pivotal experiences that boosted leadership skills and provided unprecedented opportunities for personal growth.In this episode, Dr Saccocio discusses the challenges of providing equal care in Toronto with Dr Gary Bloch.This series of podcasts is sponsored by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), the academic home for family medicine educators.Guest Bio:Carolyn Swinton, RN, MN, NEA-BC, FACHE, is the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for Prisma Health. Carolyn has served in a number of clinical and leadership roles over her 30 years in nursing.  She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a Board Certified Nurse Executive, a member of USC College of Nursing- Center for Nursing Leadership Advisory Board, and a member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives and the Health Management Academy.She is a recipient of the Amy V. Cockcroft Excellence in Leadership, Palmetto Gold Award for Nursing, Palmetto Health Women of Excellence Award and USC College of Nursing Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Award.She has presented on Leadership Development, Communication Styles, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, A Patient Centered Team Based Model of Care, Nursing Quality and Experience Design Principles at the local, regional and national levels. Host Bio:Dr. Saria Saccocio is a physician executive consultant, advising companies to strategically and equitably deliver value-based healthcare spanning populations across the continuum. Among her current leadership initiatives, Dr. Saccocio serves as the Chief Physician Health Equity Engagement Officer for the National Minority Quality Forum's Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity. Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving patient care and safety across the continuum as a Chief Medical Officer for health systems in the southeast. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida, and her Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Miami before opening her own solo family practice. She continues to serve patients at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic.Becker's Hospital Review has recognized Dr. Saccocio as one of the top 100 Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know and has been elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Her extensive civic and community involvement has included serving with many organizations such as: the Modern Healthcare Women Advisory Board, board member for the South Carolina Hospital Association, United Way of Greenville County; Greenville Free Medical Clinic, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate, the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Board, and is an Alum of the Women's Leadership Institute and the Diversity Leadership Institute at Furman University.

What separates a good leader from a great one? These in-depth interviews with some of family medicine's most influential leaders provide insight into pivotal experiences that boosted leadership skills and provided unprecedented opportunities for personal growth.In this episode, Dr Saccocio discusses the nursing and physician collaboration with Carolyn Swinton, CNO.This series of podcasts is sponsored by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), the academic home for family medicine educators.Guest Bio:Carolyn Swinton, RN, MN, NEA-BC, FACHE, is the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for Prisma Health. Carolyn has served in a number of clinical and leadership roles over her 30 years in nursing.  She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a Board Certified Nurse Executive, a member of USC College of Nursing- Center for Nursing Leadership Advisory Board, and a member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives and the Health Management Academy.She is a recipient of the Amy V. Cockcroft Excellence in Leadership, Palmetto Gold Award for Nursing, Palmetto Health Women of Excellence Award and USC College of Nursing Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Award.She has presented on Leadership Development, Communication Styles, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, A Patient Centered Team Based Model of Care, Nursing Quality and Experience Design Principles at the local, regional and national levels. Host Bio:Dr. Saria Saccocio is a physician executive consultant, advising companies to strategically and equitably deliver value-based healthcare spanning populations across the continuum. Among her current leadership initiatives, Dr. Saccocio serves as the Chief Physician Health Equity Engagement Officer for the National Minority Quality Forum's Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity. Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving patient care and safety across the continuum as a Chief Medical Officer for health systems in the southeast. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida, and her Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Miami before opening her own solo family practice. She continues to serve patients at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic.Becker's Hospital Review has recognized Dr. Saccocio as one of the top 100 Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know and has been elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Her extensive civic and community involvement has included serving with many organizations such as: the Modern Healthcare Women Advisory Board, board member for the South Carolina Hospital Association, United Way of Greenville County; Greenville Free Medical Clinic, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate, the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Board, and is an Alum of the Women's Leadership Institute and the Diversity Leadership Institute at Furman University.

What separates a good leader from a great one? These in-depth interviews with some of family medicine's most influential leaders provide insight into pivotal experiences that boosted leadership skills and provided unprecedented opportunities for personal growth.In this episode, Dr Saccocio discusses conflict in the workplace with Frank Clark, MD.This series of podcasts is sponsored by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), the academic home for family medicine educators.Guest Bio:Dr. Frank Alexander Clark is a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Prisma Health-Upstate. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Monmouth College in Illinois and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Northwestern University. He then completed his residency in general psychiatry at Palmetto Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC (now Prisma Health-Midlands)Dr. Clark serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville and Medical Director & Division Chief for Adult Inpatient and Consult-Liaison Services for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Prisma Health.In addition to his psychiatric practice, Dr. Clark has held many leadership positions in national organizations including the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Locally he serves on the board of directors for National Alliance on Mental Illness-Greenville (NAMI) and Mental Health of America-Greenville.  He was recently appointed to serve as the President of board of directors for Mental Health of America- Greenville. Dr. Clark has presented on various topics related to wellness, interplay between faith and mental health, workforce diversity, micro-aggressions, and the social determinants of mental health.Host Bio:Saria Saccocio, MD, FAAFP, MHADr. Saria Saccocio serves as the President of Proactive MD, an innovative direct primary carecompany that cares passionately about helping people live healthier lives, partnering withemployers, and driving down healthcare costs. She supports the teams of client services,operations, and medical affairs to deliver exceptional quality care.Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs andimproving patient care and safety across the continuum as a Chief Medical Officer for healthsystems in the southeast. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida,and her Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Miami beforeopening her own solo family practice. She continues to serve patients at the Greenville FreeMedical Clinic. Becker's Hospital Review has recognized Dr. Saccocio as one of the top 100 Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know and has been elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Her extensive civic and community involvement has included serving with many organizations such as: the Modern Healthcare Women Advisory Board, board member for the South Carolina Hospital Association, United Way of Greenville County; Greenville Free Medical Clinic, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate, the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Board, and is an Alum of the Women's Leadership Institute and the Diversity Leadership Institute at Furman University.

What separates a good leader from a great one? These in-depth interviews with some of family medicine's most influential leaders provide insight into pivotal experiences that boosted leadership skills and provided unprecedented opportunities for personal growth.In this episode, Dr Saccocio discusses ways to connect with patients, keep the work space enjoyable and social media with Adrian Burrowes, MD.This series of podcasts is sponsored by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), the academic home for family medicine educators.Guest Bio:After graduating from UCF, Dr. Burrowes attended the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami.  He graduated from medical school with honors as a member of Iron Arrow Honor society-- the highest honor attainable at the University of Miami.  Upon completion of his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he was Chief Resident, Dr. Burrowes joined CFP Physicians Group in Casselberry in 2003.  In 2015, he was named the CEO.Dr. Burrowes enjoys teaching and is a faculty member at the UCF College of Medicine.  He is a 2 time recipient of Golden Apple Award given by the medical students at UCF, for excellence in teaching.  Dr. Burrowes is a recurring contributor on national news broadcasts including CNN, NBC, Univision and Yahoo news.  He enjoys sports, serving as President of the Orlando chapter of the University of Miami alumni association, and spending time with his family. Host Bio:Saria Saccocio, MD, FAAFP, MHAAs the Ambulatory Chief Medical Officer for Prisma Health, Dr. Saria Saccocio supports population health initiatives that span across all departments and specialties in the outpatient space, striving for optimization of quality, patient experience and efficiency of healthcare delivery. Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving patient care and safety as a Chief Medical Officer for health systems in the southeast. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida, and her Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Miami before opening her own solo family practice. She continues to serve patients at the Free Medical Clinic and precepts family medicine residents at the Center for Family Medicine in Greenville, South Carolina.

What separates a good leader from a great one? These in-depth interviews with some of family medicine's most influential leaders provide insight into pivotal experiences that boosted leadership skills and provided unprecedented opportunities for personal growth.In this episode, Dr Saccocio discusses ways to work through the ups and downs of work and life with Dr English Gonzalez.This series of podcasts is sponsored by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), the academic home for family medicine educators.Guest Bio:English H. Gonzalez, MD, MPH, FAAFP serves as Associate Program Director for the St. Vincent's East Family Medicine Residency Program at Christ Health Center in Birmingham, AL.  In 2002 she earned her MD and MPH from University of Alabama School of Medicine then completed residency training at the Georgetown Univ/Providence Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program.  In 2002 she moved home to Birmingham and joined the then St. Vincent's East Family Medicine Residency Program which has since merged with Christ Health Center.  During her first year on faculty she completed an academic fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill.  Currently she also serves as a Medical Director for Encompass Home Health and Hospice, is an Item Writer for the American Board of Family Medicine and works part-time consulting for various law firms and research entities.  Host Bio:Saria Saccocio, MD, FAAFP, MHAAs the Ambulatory Chief Medical Officer for Prisma Health, Dr. Saria Saccocio supports population health initiatives that span across all departments and specialties in the outpatient space, striving for optimization of quality, patient experience and efficiency of healthcare delivery. Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving patient care and safety as a Chief Medical Officer for health systems in the southeast. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida, and her Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Miami before opening her own solo family practice. She continues to serve patients at the Free Medical Clinic and precepts family medicine residents at the Center for Family Medicine in Greenville, South Carolina.

What separates a good leader from a great one? These in-depth interviews with some of family medicine's most influential leaders provide insight into pivotal experiences that boosted leadership skills and provided unprecedented opportunities for personal growth.In this episode, Dr Saccocio discusses ways to keep inspired with Dr Suzanne Minor.This series of podcasts is sponsored by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), the academic home for family medicine educators.Guest Bio:Suzanne Minor, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who attended the University of Miami School of Medicine and then trained at Jackson Memorial Hospital for her residency.  She completed her National Health Service Corps commitment working with the underserved community of North Dade.  In 2010, she joined Florida International University and was the founding Family Medicine Clerkship Director and core College of Medicine faculty, continuing to care for underserved patients.  Currently, she serves as the Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, supporting clinical faculty teaching medical students and supporting all educators in their non-teaching roles, such as medical education research, peer-reviewing, advising, and mentoring.  Dr. Minor's academic home is the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine which refuels and refreshes her!  She has received from STFM through completing the Medical Student Education Development Institute and New Faculty Scholars Program.  She has given back as chair of the Steering Committee for the Group on Medical Student Education and as an STFM Foundation Trustee.  In her Trustee role, she now serves as director for the STFM Foundation New Faculty Scholars Program.  Host Bio:Saria Saccocio, MD, FAAFP, MHAAs the Ambulatory Chief Medical Officer for Prisma Health, Dr. Saria Saccocio supports population health initiatives that span across all departments and specialties in the outpatient space, striving for optimization of quality, patient experience and efficiency of healthcare delivery. Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving patient care and safety as a Chief Medical Officer for health systems in the southeast. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida, and her Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Miami before opening her own solo family practice. She continues to serve patients at the Free Medical Clinic and precepts family medicine residents at the Center for Family Medicine in Greenville, South Carolina.