Michigan Future of Family Medicine Conference & Residency Connection

This annual conference provides opportunities for medical students to explore the breadth and depth of the family medicine specialty. Highlights include discussions with family physicians and family medicine residency faculty; hands-on workshops for learning and practicing clinical procedures common in the family medicine outpatient setting; and two hours of dedicated time to connect with residency programs and other organizations that support medical students.

Intended Audience

Medical students

Cost

• MAFP Student Member: $60*
• Student Non-member: $90

*Student membership in the Academy is FREE - click here to join!

Agenda

7:45 – 8:15 am
Check-in & Breakfast

8:15 – 8:30 am
Welcome & Introductions

8:30 – 9:50 am
Career Options in Family Medicine Small Group Discussions
A career in family medicine provides opportunities for following one's special interests and passions, from addiction medicine to sports medicine to gender-affirming care. This provides long-term practice flexibility. Over the course of nearly 2 hours, you will participate in round robin-style small group discussions led by practicing family physicians, about subspecialties/special areas of focus. Get your questions answered and build your family medicine network.

Break

10 am – 12:25 pm
Clinical Procedure Workshops

12:30 - 2:30 pm
Residency Connection, Exhibits & Lunch
Michigan is home to 39 family medicine residency programs located in urban, suburban, and rural communities across the state. Connect with directors, faculty, and residents as you explore the best fit for your residency training. This is a prime opportunity for rising fourth-year medical students to get a "last look," with the 2025 residency application open. Organizations/Companies that provide information, goods, and/or services in support of medical students are also invited to exhibit.

2:30 pm
Conference Concludes

Location

Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel
21111 Haggerty Road, Novi, MI
Easily accessible from I-96