Be You: Form Your Future at AAFP National Conference

Family medicine is the specialty that lets you be yourself.

National Conference is the place.

Immerse yourself in topics ranging from clinical skills and career planning, to the factors influencing the health care system. Leave with important connections and a plan to form your future in family medicine.

July 30-August 1, 2015

Kansas City, MO

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Check out how your fellow medical students have formed their future at National Conference.

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Family Physicians: Yesterday’s Foundation,

Tomorrow’s FutureEach year, a portion of programming is dedicated to a special theme.

The 2015 theme highlights that family physicians are the foundation of the health care system, but are poised at the same time to meet patients’ needs in an ever-changing health care environment—specifically in the key areas of practice innovation and medical technology.

Family physicians serve as a constant among a steady state of change; they are modern doctors who keep the future in mind while providing whole-patient and community care.

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Educational ProgrammingChoose from main stage sessions, workshops, musculoskeletal clinics, procedural skills courses, and poster presentations covering more than 35 topics, including:

– Applying to residency– Do’s and don’ts of residency interviewing– Procedures in family medicine– Global health– Wilderness medicine

Sessions are offered in six key focus areas:― Career planning― Clinical skills― Health policy and advocacy― Leadership development― Practice management― Research

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Nationally Recognized Speakers

Hear from family medicine leaders, prominent educators, public health officials, practice consultants, and health care researchers including:

Family Medicine for America’s HealthMembers of the Family Medicine for America’s Health leadership team and physicians involved with the Health is Primary Campaign will share information and innovations regarding primary care and the role students can have in shaping the future.

Robert Wergin, MD, FAAFP2015 AAFP President

Oscar Lovelace, MD2015 AAFP Family Physician of the Year (FPOY)

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ConnectNetwork with nationally recognized family medicine leaders and interact with hundreds of your peers from around the country who are passionate about family medicine.

• Expo Hall Grand Opening: Join us at this Expo Hall kick-off event for networking and fun, and help us celebrate family medicine. A FREE 2015 National Conference t-shirt will be available for all paid attendees.

• Celebration: Enjoy the historic Midland Theatre in downtown Kansas City and celebrate with your fellow attendees to the tune of My So Called Band.

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Expo HallMore than 400 exhibitors, including 300-plus residency programs, fellowship programs, medical mission opportunities, government agencies, medical literature, and more are available for students to explore.

[Last year 68% of all U.S. family medicine residencies exhibited at National Conference.]

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AAFP Student CongressNational Conference affords the opportunity for hands-on leadership training. Learn about informed decision making and how to influence AAFP policies, programs, and services by participating in the Student Congress sessions.

Available student leadership opportunities include:– AAFP Board of Directors– National Conference Student Chair– Delegates to AAFP Congress of Delegates– FMIG National Coordinator– AAFP liaison to the AAFP Foundation and the Society of Teachers of

Family Medicine

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Get More Involved:

Poster PresentationsIf you have research you would like to present, applications for poster presentations are now being accepted.

Posters are selected based on their originality, relevance to family medicine, and clarity of communication. Presentations must be of value to and within the scope of family medicine.

Poster categories:– Research – Clinical Inquiry – Educational Program – Community Project

Submission deadline: April 10

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ScholarshipsBe recognized for your passion and talent as a future family physician. Apply for one of 250 available Family Medicine Leads scholarships to attend National Conference.

The $600 scholarships are made possible by the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, as well as individual and corporate sponsors.

Submission deadline: May 1

You must be an AAFP student member to apply. Not a member? Student membership is FREE.

Join today at www.aafp.org/join.

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Student Registration FeesAAFP Member:

Before July 2: $165After July 2: $215One-day rate: $140

Non-Member:Before July 2: $240After July 2: $290One-day rate: $215Non-members must call the AAFP Contact Center to register at (800) 274-2237.

What’s included in my fee?– Access to a wide range of educational sessions including main stage sessions, featured speakers, and more than 35

workshops and clinics – Admission to the Expo Hall – Participation in an official leadership forum (AAFP Student Congress)– Tickets to two big social events (Expo Hall Grand Opening and Celebration)

Procedural skills courses require a separate registration and fee.

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Mobile App: Available June 2015

Enjoy 24-hour access to

interactive conference information.

Customize your conference schedule.

Plan your Expo Hall visits.

Opt-in to connect with fellow attendees

and exhibitors.

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Important DatesNOW: Registration open

April 10: Poster presentation deadline

May 1 : Scholarship application deadline

July 2: Advance registration deadline*

*Save $50 by registering before this date.

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AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students

July 30-August 1, 2015

Kansas City, MO

Register today at www.aafp.org/nc or call the

AAFP Contact Center at (800) 274-2237.

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