For four days this summer, the future of family medicine will congregate in Kansas City, Mo., to focus on the heart of family medicine. The meeting -- the July 28 - 31 National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students -- lets you hone your clinical skills and influence AAFP policy. This year's theme is "Compassion, Advocacy, Innovation: The Heart of Family Medicine."
"Any medical student with an interest in family medicine would benefit from the National Conference," said Christie Laming, student chair of the conference. "For students trying to decide if family medicine is right for them, attending this conference will provide valuable information about the specialty. For students gathering information on family medicine residencies, what better conference could they attend? About 300 family medicine residencies from around the country will exhibit there."
Whether you're a student or a resident, make your mark on AAFP policy by joining special-issue discussion groups, generating resolutions to address problems, testifying on proposed resolutions, and discussing issues at the resident and student congresses.
Immerse yourself in a workshop on medical Spanish or get a close-up look at applying to residencies. Participate in clinical workshops and procedural skills courses on topics ranging from interpreting chest X-rays to suturing and treadmill testing.
You'll find unparalleled networking opportunities, as well as resources for finding the right job and for transitioning into practice. To learn more about the conference, go to http://www.aafp.org/x22268.xml.
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