Global Health: Where Will Family Medicine Take You?

2008 AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students
July 30 - August 2  

We encourage you to attend the American Academy of Family Physicians 2008 National Conference of Family Medicine Residents & Medical Students on July 30 - August 2 in Kansas City, Missouri.  The theme of the conference is Global Health: Where Will Family Medicine Take You?

Scholarships The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians and the University of Minnesota Department of Family Medicine & Community Health are accepting applications for scholarships from 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd year medical students.  The scholarships cover registration, transportation, lodging, and provide some meal vouchers.  To apply, return the scholarship application by June 1, 2008.  Many scholarships are provided. 

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

“Meeting other medical students and residents with a commitment to family medicine with similar interests/personalities as me confirmed my decision,” said one student attendee. 

Family medicine knows no borders. Explore humanitarian efforts and health opportunities at home and abroad:

•  Reach across sociological or physical borders.
• Touch lives at home or abroad.
• Experience hands-on medicine.

This conference is your chance to take part in free workshops, network with other students, and learn about family medicine issues at the student congress.  Representatives from more than 300 residency programs, recruitment firms, health agencies, and hospitals will be in the exhibit hall to answer your questions about residency opportunities.  

“The 2007 conference was my first real exposure to Family Medicine residencies! Having just completed my first year of medical school, along with attending this conference, I now feel I have a very good understanding of what to look for in a Family Medicine residency program and I also know how to get a jump start on visiting residency sites! I would recommend attending to anyone who is interested in Family Medicine,” said Maria Carrow, 2^nd Year Student at the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth.

Getting Time Off Students scheduled for exams or who are on rotations can make arrangements to be excused to attend this conference.  Students will leave by charter bus (from Duluth, Minneapolis and Owatonna) on Wednesday, July 30 and return late Saturday night August 2, 2008. 

To Learn More visit www.aafp.org/online/en/home/cme/aafpcourses/conferences/nc.html or contact Lisa Regehr, Conference Coordinator, lregehr@mafp.org 800-999-8198, 952-542-0130.