The Practice Recognition Award for Teaching Excellence Grant

The Practice Recognition Award for Teaching Excellence Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)
Last Updated: December 23, 2025

Summary

Overview

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Founded in 1967, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing an accomplished family medicine workforce, prepared to serve as the foundation of America’s health care system. Our members include physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, behavioral health specialists, researchers, pharmacists, nurses and other health care professionals, health system executives, administrators, coordinators, fellows, residents, students, and others involved in the education of family physicians. The Practice Recognition Award for Teaching Excellence The STFM Precepting Awards recognize teaching contributions by individuals and teaching practices. Medical schools and residency programs can nominate teachers and teaching practices that meet the criteria. The awards are intended for those who precept students, particularly community preceptors/practices.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Demonstrate a culture of support for the education of primary care providersHave leadership who communicate that participation in education benefits the practice and patient careWelcome students and allow them to participate meaningfully as members of the health care team in roles appropriate to their level of training Have precepted a reasonable number of students (based on size) for at least the past 2 yearsHave implemented patient-centered practices and processesProvides patient-centered careAllow students to write patient encounter notes in the EHR