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Residency Fair
The FMM Residency Fair consistently sells out all our space, so don't delay.
Each exhibit booth is $900 and includes one free conference registration for your program. We encourage as many of your program's faculty and residents to register for the conference and attend the sessions and networking events. Each additional registrant for every program in the fair will get a discounted rate.
NEW THIS YEAR! A limited number of larger spaces in the Fair will be allotted for three "Demonstration Stations" if your program would like to showcase a procedure or other hands on-activity. Demonstration stations will have an exclusive room to accommodate interest. They will be awarded in the order that application are received with payment made.
Space in this Indiana facility is limited and will max out at 36 total booths (For reference, last year we had 49 tables). Two related programs may share a booth and split the fee, but an additional registration must still be purchased.
Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis for fully paid exhibits, with priority given to grouping state/related programs and assuring electrical access where requested. If you have any questions about the fair, please contact Ginnie Flynn at 773-754-1185 or via email at gflynn@iafp.com.
We typically have about 50+ programs ready to meet with interested students, so make sure YOU are ready to meet with them. That means prepare! Visit the website for all programs before you attend to learn about the programs and plan for your live discussions. Explore their amazing websites, watch their cool videos, and gather information to ask effective questions DURING the fair.
WATCH: NRMP page with two videos outlining the Match process for US and International applicants.
Some dos and don’ts for a fabulous fair experience:
Do:-Dress for success, comfortable but polished.-Bring specific questions about aspects of each program that match your interests or curiosity.-Give complete and honest information on your conference registration form, as it will be used to generate a list of participating students for the participating residency programs. -Be efficient in summarizing who you are and what you’re looking for (the elevator speech).
Don’t:-Don’t ask generic questions that are easily answered on the program’s website.-Don’t bring copies of your resume/CV.-Don’t contact program directors or coordinators directly unless they specifically request it.
Tips for the Residency Fair: Do Your Homework! Please research the programs first.
You may bring business cards with a professional photo, but they are not necessary. Do not bring CVs as they will not be accepted.
Things to ask – pay attention to who is at the booth, what is their role, and ask appropriate questions if it's a resident, faculty member or coordinator.
Ask the Resident:
What was the most important factor that made you choose this program?
What community service opportunities are available?
What kinds of wellness programs does the residency program offer?
What do you and other residents do for fun?
Which areas or processes are helping you learn the most?
General Questions:
What types of practices do graduates go into after residency?
What makes your program unique?
What other residency programs are on site?
How would you describe the patient demographics?
What changes do you anticipate in the program during the next three years?
Can you describe the community? What do you enjoy the most/least about living here?
What should you say to program representatives?
Essentially who you are! Where are you from? School and hometown. What is your passion within medicine? Why do you want family medicine? What are you looking for in a program? Why would they want you?
Considerations for International Students and Graduates
All residency programs at FMM participate in the NRMP Match. The Match provides a uniform process, as all steps are completed in the same manner and at the same time by all applicants and participating institutions. For International Medical Graduates (IMGs), the definition of an IMG is a physician who received a basic medical degree from a medical school located outside the United States and Canada that is not accredited by a U.S. accrediting body, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, or the American Osteopathic Association. The location and accreditation of the medical school, not the citizenship of the physician, determine whether the graduate is an IMG.
Use the Directory of State Medical and Osteopathic Boards (www.fsmb.org) to access state-specific information for any state in which you are applying to a residency. You may want to know if you can obtain a license in a specific state while in residency. Some states have a list of recognized international medical schools that are eligible for licensure in the state. Additionally, some states have restrictions on the number of USMLE attempts allowed or the timeframe within which USMLE tests must be taken.
Consult the World Directory of Medical Schools (www.wdoms.org) to confirm that students and graduates from your medical school are eligible. If your school is not eligible, the programs at Family Medicine Midwest cannot accept you. If you are less than two years post-graduation, apply for AAFP Transitional Membership.