Linda Myerholtz, PhD, was honored with the Susan McDaniel Distinguished Career Award at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Annual Conference by the Collaborative of Family and Behavioral Health on May 6th, 2025.
About the Award
Established in 2015, the Susan McDaniel Distinguished Career Award recognizes the contributions of an STFM member who has made notable, influential, and longstanding contributions in the areas of family and behavioral sciences. This includes work within family medicine residency programs, departments, institutions, states, and at national or international levels. Recipients of this award exhibit leadership, mentorship, innovation, and a clear dedication to advancing the relevance of family and behavioral science in Family Medicine. They demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, research, and clinical endeavors within the field.
About the Award
This award is named after Dr. Susan McDaniel, who epitomizes commitment to family and behavioral science education and practice in Family Medicine, advocacy, innovation, and tirelessly pushes the boundaries of the status quo without the expectation of self-gain or promotion. Recipients of this award embody these qualities.
About Myerholtz
Linda Myerholtz, PhD, is a psychologist and an clinical professor at the UNC Department of Family Medicine. She is dedicated to advancing innovative models for behavioral health within primary care, promoting whole-being health in communities, and reducing healthcare inequities. Her leadership and commitment to these goals were further demonstrated during her tenure as President of STFM in 2022-2023.
Linda Myerholtz’s recognition with the Susan McDaniel Distinguished Career Award underscores her significant contributions to the field and her unwavering dedication to improving healthcare through innovative behavioral health practices.