What to ask residency programs
Career-making connections with family medicine residency programs.
More than 450 family medicine programs pack our Expo Hall floor, and every one of them is excited to talk to YOU. Start a conversation with the programs you’ve had your eye on or discover who else might be right for you. You’ll also find residents who can relate to your journey.
This is your time to find a perfect fit before moving into application season. It’s low pressure but could have a huge impact on your medical career.
How program visits work
You’ll see the friendly faces of program representatives at each booth. Reps are typically current staff, residents and faculty, including program directors. These are the same people you’ll meet during residency interviews, but the interactions at FUTURE are much more casual. This is your time to research.
It’s not unusual to chat with a program for 30 minutes or stop by multiple times. Just allow yourself enough time to have meaningful conversations with the programs that interest you.
Three steps to prep
Take guesswork out of the Match process
Thought starter: Questions to ask residencies
We’ve seen a lot of Matches come out of FUTURE. Here’s a handful of questions we think will help you find your fit. Copy and paste them to your list and let them inspire your own questions.
Overall great questions
Why should I choose your program?
How does your program work?
What are your goals for your residents?
Questions for faculty
Where are most of your graduates located?
What types of practices do they work in?
Are all rotations done at the residency hospital?
Questions for residents
What made you decide to come to this program?
What are your plans after graduation?
What’s a typical week like for you?
Expo Hall dates and times
Thursday, July 30
Resident-exclusive hours
4–6 p.m.
Expo Hall grand opening
Friday, July 31
Expo Hall open
Saturday, Aug. 1
Expo Hall open
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