Issue 109 - February 20, 2007
New Workshop for IMGs Entering Family Medicine Residency Training
The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) has announced the launch of its new Entering Resident Academy. Developed for international medical graduates (IMGs) who have matched with a family medicine residency program and will enter that program in 2007, this two-day workshop is designed to help participants adjust to the U.S. medical system, develop critical communications skills, and become acclimated to the principles of family medicine before entering their residency program.
The STFM Entering Resident Academy will be held May 19-20, 2007 in Houston and Philadelphia.
Participants in the Entering Resident Academy will:
- Learn general expectations of residents in a family medicine residency program
- Become familiar with the essentials of graduate medical education in the United States
- Discuss issues for dealing with diverse patient populations
- Learn the essentials of interacting with people (such as patients and faculty) who have different cultural backgrounds
- Discuss the basics of professionalism
- Receive specific written and verbal feedback from program faculty that can help them perform better in the residency program.
Fees: The fee for the Entering Resident Academy is $899, which includes breakfast and lunch for two days, academy materials, networking opportunities, and more. Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging costs.
Registration Information: Registration information will be available by the end of February 2007 on the STFM website at www.stfm.org.
This workshop is not offered by or affiliated with ECFMG. Contact Stacy Brungardt, CAE, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 800-274-2237, ext 5406, sbrungardt@stfm.org, with questions about the program.