Fall Student Conference Connects Students, Physicians, Residents: Registration Opens June 2 PDF Print Email
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Fall Student Conference Connects Students, Physicians, Residents: Registration Opens June 2

The Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan’s 12th annual Michigan Future of Family Medicine Conference & Residency Connection is the must-attend event for medical students of every program year. The 2025 one-day conference is being held on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Sheraton Novi Hotel in Novi, easily accessible off I-96. Programming includes:

  • Hands-on workshops featuring several clinical procedures that family physicians perform in outpatient settings. Gain real-world skills during workshops led by family physicians, residents and residency program leaders. 

  • “Careers in Family Medicine” small group discussions. In a round-robin “speed-dating” format, students will have the opportunity to talk with seasoned family physicians and learn about diverse subspecialties and career paths available within family medicine. 

  • Two hours of dedicated time to talk with residency program directors, faculty, and residents during the residency fair. Meet with representatives from Michigan’s family medicine residency programs as you consider where to continue your training. For rising fourth-year students, this is a prime opportunity to get a last look before submitting your application as the 2026 Match cycle gets underway.

The cost of attending the conference is just $60 for student members of MAFP, and Academy membership is free. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Here's what some past conference attendees and volunteers had to say about their experience:

“I always love the Future of Family Medicine Conference for networking - especially in this day and age of virtual interviews, it allows applicants to really get to know the programs in a different manner to better determine where they would like to apply,” said Olivia Thomas, MD, Assistant Professor, Family Medicine Residency at CMU Medical Education Partners. “Not only does the residency connection portion allow for networking time, but during the panels and workshops the students get one on one time with educators from around the state of Michigan which again reinforces all that the MAFP has to offer and the wonderful family medicine educators we have around the state of Michigan.”

“My overall experience at the 2024 MAFP Future of Family Medicine Conference was wonderful and highly informative. I had the opportunity to connect with attendings and residents and discuss different opportunities in the field of family medicine, review clinical skills and procedures, and learn about several different residency programs in the Michigan area. It was also great to meet other medical students with an interest in family medicine.” - M4 student from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

Call for Residency Program Exhibitors
The Michigan Future of Family Medicine Conference & Residency Connection provides a valuable opportunity for programs to highlight their unique qualities, showcase our state, and get to know rising applicants in an informal setting. The date of the conference makes it a prime opportunity to get “last looks” before programs begin reviewing applications.

Call for Clinical Workshop Leaders & Instructors
Do you have a passion for teaching medical students? Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan is seeking family physicians to lead a clinical workshop and help instruct students as they practice the skill taught to them, and residents to assist. 

Call for “Careers in Family Medicine” Small Group Leaders
Practicing physicians are being sought to lead small-group tabletop discussions about subspecialties and special areas of interest. 

Attendee, residency program, and volunteer registration opens June 2.