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A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination
Nelson Mandela
Illinois at AAFP National Conference
With dozens of students, residents and faculty on hand, Illinois had a great experience at the AAFP National Conference of Students and Residents in Kansas City August 7-9. Illinois was represented by Resident Delegate John Trimberger, MD (PGY2- West Suburban) and Rush Medical College student Karena Rounsaville. UIC student Mustafa Alavi served as the AAFP National Coordinator and was elected to the position of student representative to the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM). IAFP student board member Kristina Dakis of UIC was also on hand to help spearhead the student interest in the Illinois Residency reception and the upcoming Family Medicine Midwest conference.
Resident Report from John Trimberger
My first experience at National Conference was in 2011 as a second year medical student representing the North Carolina Academy. At that time the excitement of the residency search and the chance to meet students from all over the country was overwhelming and eye opening.
This year, attending as a second year resident now committed to a career in family medicine, my experience was all the more invigorating and inspiring. I had the opportunity to represent my residency program, West Suburban, and meet eager medical students from all over the country interested in coming to Illinois. Spending time at our booth and at the Illinois Programs Reception, I made new connections with residents from all over the state, likely my future colleagues.
Read his full report here
Up in the residency fair, our state was well represented by 18 out of 27 programs who spent time sharing the unique opportunities available through their training programs. These same programs combined resources to host a Friday night reception at the Midland Theatre to continue their conversations with students in a less formal setting. Thanks to all the programs, and their PEOPLE who made this conference such a success for our state.
You can view the photos on our Facebook Page. Check out the Highlights and the Reception Albums
IAFP Annual Meeting - November 7-9
That's right, we're heading to Key Lime Cove resort in Gurnee!
Find more information (and online registration) on our annual meeting web page
- New this year, a student and resident track, including opportunities to present in 2 Slides, 2 Minutes, 2 Questions - details at the link above.
- No Registration Fee for Illinois member Students and Residents! Just use the promo code SPECIAL (in ALL CAPS) at checkout for the free registration
- Unparalleled learning and networking!
The IAFP Annual Meeting is a wonderful way to learn, connect and participate in our Academy. Start with a joint session just for Student and Resident Members on Saturday morning, then join the full membership for the All Member Assembly Luncheon. The new Board of Directors will be installed, which includes resident Emma Daisy, MD and student Kristina Dakis.
Here is the schedule:
8:00-8:30 Breakfast with the full membership
8:30-9:30 Joint session
9:30-10:00 BREAK
10:00-11:00 2 minutes 2 slides 2 questions
11:00-11:30 10 minute crash courses on topics to be determined
11:30-12:00 "Ask the FPs" panel of IAFP leaders from various practice settings take your questions
Travel Scholarship Available - We are pleased to offer one scholarship opportunity for travel, sponsored by a Foundation grant from BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.Two residents from any SIU program, Univ. of Illinois at Peoria or SLU-Belleville, willing to travel together and share a room on Friday night at the Key Lime Resort are eligible to apply. Each scholarship includes mileage for round-trip drive and Friday night stay at the resort. The driver will receive a check for the mileage upon check in at the Resident and Student event on Saturday November 8. Use this form to apply by October 1! Direct any questions to Ginnie Flynn at gflynn@iafp.com or 630-427-8004.
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