iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"Pursuing Quality," an editorial from PRiMER Editor in Chief Christopher P. Morley, PhD, celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the journal's first published articles and announces its inclusion in the SCOPUS database: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This pilot study describes the design process and quality assessment of SBMS designed by medical students with ChatGPT generative AI support (AIG scenarios) compared to those designed by medical student interest groups (MSIG) with faculty guidance: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In this joint editorial, editors of the seven US-based family medicine journals underscore the evidence that a strong primary care infrastructure is clearly related to improved health: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

100

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This pilot study sought insight from family medicine residency faculty on the feasibility of using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to assist residents in writing ILP SMARTIE goals: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This study aimed to enhance humanistic engagement among residents and faculty through unstructured conversations with individuals experiencing homelessness at a community event. "Street Stories: Fostering Humanism in Family Medicine": journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Despite exposure to vulnerable populations, many medical students report feeling inadequately prepared to advocate for these communities. Therefore, it is critical to understand what drives students to engage with the underserved: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

100

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Implicit biases can negatively affect patient care and contribute to health care disparities. The mask expression project is an educational activity designed to foster growth mindset in 1st-year medical students and promote patient-centered care: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Financial literacy is an often-overlooked aspect of medical education. Prior research indicates that trainees frequently lack knowledge in areas such as loan repayment, retirement planning, and investing, despite reporting strong interest in financial education: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

100

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The use of ambient AI software in a family medicine resident population was associated with improved well-being, satisfaction, and documentation efficiency. This study warrants a larger study focused on resident efficiency and subsequent satisfaction: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

100

Reposted by PRiMER

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) @stfm-fm.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

STFM’s journal, Peer-Reviewed Reports in Medical Education Research, is seeking associate editors (AEs). This volunteer position will report to the editor-in-chief of PRiMER. Learn more: www.stfm.org/news/2026/pr...

stfm.org

PRiMER Journal Associate Editor Call for Applications

The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s (STFM) online journal, Peer-reviewed Reports in Medical Education Research (PRiMER), is seeking an associate editor to join our team. This is a volunteer p...

112

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Demographics of the 2025 CERA General Membership Survey differed significantly between potential and actual survey respondents, however the significant number of no responses for each category limits interpretation: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

Reposted by PRiMER

Annals of Family Medicine @annfammed.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

In this study, 314 #FamilyMedicine residency program directors responded to a survey about how prepared their programs are to teach & assess self-directed learning skills. @stfm-fm.bsky.social , @fammedjournal.bsky.social , @primer-journal.bsky.social Read here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/4...

033

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Several STFM members, many part of the STFM Faculty Development Collaborative, helped author a study published in the July-August issue of @annfammed.bsky.social : "Are Residency Programs Ready to Teach and Assess Learners' Self-Directed Learning Skills?" www.annfammed.org/content/24/4...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

CERA conducts recurring national surveys in academic family medicine. The URiM and Black/African American response patterns suggest a meaningful signal that warrants attention in future CERA cycles to expand equitable survey recruitment practices: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Quality improvement (QI) projects often use a simple pre/post analysis. While easy and intuitive, this approach ignores underlying temporal trends. Interrupted times series (ITS) analysis takes trends into account and can yield more robust conclusions.: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

NEW from PRiMER: Medical students receive limited formal education in vaccine hesitancy. Preliminary results suggest that this student-led workshop effectively increased students’ confidence in addressing vaccine-hesitant patients: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Burnout among family medicine residents remains a significant challenge, often exacerbated by electronic health record documentation burden. Emerging technologies such as ambient AI, may reduce clinical documentation time while enhancing work satisfaction: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This methodological brief provides an overview of time series data and their unique features, discusses the advantages of interrupted time series modeling over simple two-period pre/post approaches, and illustrates the concepts via a published example: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

CERA aims to promote family medicine research. Each year, the members of the four CAFM organizations submit audience-specific survey questions. This paper reviews the methods and demographics of the 2025 General Membership Survey: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

130

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

CERA conducts recurring national surveys in academic family medicine. This Fall 2025 Program Director Survey report describes survey development, administration, respondent demographics, and sample representativeness: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

"We read with great interest the recent article, titled 'Promoting Diversity and Health Equity: Recruitment and Best Practices in Education,' that described a successful approach to increasing recruitment of underrepresented minority residents." Letter: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

"I applaud the authors of the article, 'Promoting Diversity and Health Equity: Recruitment and Best Practices in Education,' for addressing this critical topic." Alisha Perez, MD, in this letter to the editor: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Food pantries have been created in health care settings to directly address food insecurity. Little is known about how visitors might use food from a colocated pantry, what items are most useful, how a pantry may improve healthy choices, and more: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

This brief introduces the principles of community-engaged research, identifies relevant tools and resources, and offers ways of managing the challenges of implementing this approach to research: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Three PRiMER staff members received 2026 STFM awards during the STFM Annual Spring Conference! Julie Phillips, MD, MPH Lynn & Joan Carmichael STFM Recognition Award Bich-May Nguyen, MD, MPH STFM Advocate Award Katherine T. Fortenberry, PhD STFM Excellence in Education Award

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

A food pantry in a residency clinic is feasible, appreciated by visitors, and can help with nutritious food choices for those in need. "Food Pantry Usage in a Family Medicine Residency Clinic: A Qualitative Study" by Andre Hirakawa, BS, and Steven R. Brown, MD: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

"We read with great interest the article 'Interrater Reliability of a Suture Assessment Tool in Family Medicine Training.' The authors highlight an important challenge in CBME: ensuring that procedural assessment tools are appropriately validated ..." journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Negative acts in medicine are commonplace, and understanding attitudes and behaviors of those in leadership positions provides additional insight into factors that affect decisions to report such incidents: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

010

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This study aimed to evaluate the quality and accessibility of consumer health websites providing information on osteoporosis lifestyle modifications: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

100

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The goal of this study was to expand on previous research examining normative perceptions of bullying and negative acts in medicine: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Osteoporosis websites that address lifestyle management as part of improving bone density demonstrate considerable variability in information and gaps in accessibility, leaving room for improvement for patients seeking information:http://journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/bhardwaj-0120/

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

"Three recent PRiMER articles collectively describe family medicine’s current POCUS (point-of-care ultrasound) problem: we are teaching it more, valuing it highly, and using it inconsistently." An important letter to the editor about how we use POCUS: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

journals.stfm.org

Stop Treating POCUS Like Radiology: Make It Part of the Physical Exam

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Group concept mapping (GCM) has gained traction for its ability to synthesize diverse perspectives and guide decision-making in curriculum development, assessment, and support strategies: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

001

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Individualized learning plans (ILPs) enable learners to establish and track their personal educational goals, aiding their progression as master adaptive learners. Despite their significance, little research focuses on the content of ILPs: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Supported by STFM, the goal of this hypothesis-generating project was to better understand the characteristics and philosophies of family physicians who hold leadership positions within and beyond the specialty: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

"For candidates dedicated to primary care, the choice between rural and urban programs often presents a dilemma: does choosing a setting committed to the underserved come at the cost of educational rigor" Letter to the Editor: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

010

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

In this "Letter to the Editor", authors interviewed a sample of adult patients in their family medicine residency clinic. They found that direct engagement with patients in conversations about voting can successfully lead to registration: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

010

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The 2025 CERA Department Chair Survey achieved an acceptable response rate, and sample respondents were representative of the potential population. The methods described can inform future multi-institutional educational surveys: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Competency-based medical education (CBME) provides a paradigm shift in graduate medical education focusing on predefined competencies rather than time. The results of this 1-year project indicate a positive trajectory for implementation of CBME: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Faculty that are underrepresented in academic family medicine have limited support for scholarship. In this study, the factor of chair allyship did not predict institutional support, and many chairs failed to recognize the minority tax: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

This study found the modified Sundhagen suture assessment tool demonstrated fair to moderate reliability when used to evaluate family medicine residents: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Patients are accepting of voter registration assistance in a family medicine residency clinic. Increased civic engagement can lead to health outcomes that improve health equity. Here's a link to this letter to the editor: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

011

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Competency-based medical education (CBME) provides a paradigm shift in GME, focusing on predefined competencies rather than time. Authors assessed how implementation of CBME was perceived by residents, affected resident knowledge, and more: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

011

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Authors in this study explored family medicine department chairs’ racial allyship, their identification of scholarship barriers faced by URiFM faculty, and the existence of initiatives to increase scholarship: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

This study evaluated the interrater reliability of a suture assessment tool developed by Sundhagen et al when used by family medicine faculty to evaluate the simple interrupted suturing skills of family medicine residents: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Learn how the CERA Department Chair Survey supports rigorous, representative research and guides future inquiry in academic family medicine leadership: journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000

PRiMER @primer-journal.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

"As medical students with a vested interest in addressing burnout and promoting wellness among future physicians, we were deeply intrigued by the article 'Resident Perspectives on a Wellness Program: A Qualitative Analysis.'": journals.stfm.org/primer/2026/...

000