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National Conference FAQs


What is the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students?

It's a three-day event designed for residents and medical students. Family medicine leaders and educators conduct special lectures, workshops, procedures courses, and clinics. More than 300 family medicine residency programs are represented in the Exposition Hall. The National Congress of Family Medicine Residents and the National Congress of Student Members hold their annual meetings during the conference.

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Who can attend?

Family medicine residents and medical students can attend.

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What are the dates and location?

July 26 – 28, 2012
Kansas City Convention Center
Bartle Hall
301 West 13th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

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What kind of sessions will be offered?

Conference focus areas include:
  • Career Planning
  • Clinical Skills
  • Health Policy and Advocacy
  • Leadership Development
  • Practice Management
  • Research

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What is included in my registration fees?

  • Workshops
  • Lectures
  • Musculoskeletal Clinics
  • Leadership Forum (Resident and Student Congresses)
  • Social Events (Opening Social and National Conference Celebration)
  • Exposition Hall access

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Do resident exhibitors get to attend conference activities?

Residents registered as a residency program exhibitor receive access to all free conference programming, including resident congress sessions. You may purchase procedural skills course tickets at Registration one hour prior to the course start time (based on availability).

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