PRiMER

Peer-Reviewed Reports in Medical Education Research (PRiMER) is an open-access scholarly journal of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. As a companion to other STFM journals, PRiMER is focused on publishing small, rigorously designed original research briefs in medical education and health workforce policy, as well as learner research.

E-ISSN: 2575-7873

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Recent Articles


— LETTER TO THE EDITOR —

Interrater Reliability Study Considerations for a Suture Skills Assessment Tool

Alicia Ludden-­Schlatter, MD, MSAM | Jane A. McElroy, PhD

Published: 4/9/2026

Citation: 10.22454/PRiMER.2026.161102

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— RESEARCH BRIEF —

Perspectives on Bullying, Social Norms, and Reporting Practices: A National Survey of Department Chairs

Danielle L. Terry, PhD, ABPP | Brandon Gonzalez | Miranda A. Moore, PhD | Meredith L.C. Williamson, PhD, ABPP

Published: 4/1/2026

Citation: 10.22454/PRiMER.2026.497747

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— LEARNER RESEARCH —

Quality of Web-Based Patient Education on Osteoporosis Lifestyle Changes

Shaina Banh, BA | Lynchi Nguyen, BS | Michelle Kim, BS | Alice Lee, BA | John C. Hagedorn II, MD | Namita Bhardwaj, MD, MS, MPH

Published: 3/27/2026

Citation: 10.22454/PRiMER.2026.259063

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— METHODOLOGICAL BRIEF —

Application of Group Concept Mapping in Medical and Public Health Education

Scott Rosas, PhD

Published: 3/16/2026

Citation: 10.22454/PRiMER.2026.559339

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— LETTER TO THE EDITOR —

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

Roy Mortinsen, MD | Gabriel Harris, MD | Jacob Prunuske, MD, MSPH

Published: 3/6/2026

Citation: 10.22454/PRiMER.2026.416288

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