Monday, June 21, 2010

2010-2011 Agenda

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)
2010-2011 Agenda
  • July 14, 2010 5:30 Theater C.
    CV Workshop.
    Come learn tips on how to make your CV stronger and stand out to residencies
  • August 11, 2010 5:30 Theater C
    Refining your test-taking skills.
    A guest speaker will present test-taking strategies and ways to improve scores. Everyone can benefit from this workshop.
  • August 22, 2010 2:00
    Medical School Roo Fair.
    FMIG will welcome the incoming Year 1 students and let them know what Family Medicine and FMIG has to offer!
  • September 8, 2010 5:30 Theater A
    Family Medicine Residency Panel.
    We have invited Family Medicine Residents and staff from several residency programs in the Midwest to share about their programs. Come get advice from current residents!
  • October 13, 2010 5:30 Humanities Room
    Casting Workshop.
    Come join us as we partner with the Surgery Interest Group to learn how to cast!
  • November 10, 2010 5:30 Theater C
    EKG Workshop.
    Faculty and Residents from Research Medical Center will present various EKGs and teach EKG reading techniques.
  • December 8, 2010 5:30 Theater C
    The ABC's of Radiology.
    FMIG is inviting a guest speaker to present the basics of radiology reading. Come review films with us and improve your radiology skills!
  • January 13, 2011 5:30 Theater C
    Young and in Debt. Managing your Medical School Debt.
    FMIG will have a speaker present practical and pertinent advice on managing your money now and in the future.
  • February 2011
    Suturing Workshop.
    Come join us as we partner with the Surgery Interest Group to learn how to suture!
  • March 9, 2011 5:30 Theater C
    What Specialty is Right for You?
    A guest speaker will present information on who to decide what specialty is right for you.
  • April 13, 2011 5:30 Theater C
    Strolling Through the Match.
    A panel of year 6 students will share their experiences about applying, interviewing, and matching to residency programs. Dr. Harris will present a timeline and advice about the match.
  • May 11, 2011 5:30 Theater C
    FMIG Elections.
    Dinner and elections for 2011-2012 officers.
  • June 8, 2011 5:30 Theater C
    National Conference Meeting.
    Come learn more about the National Conference. This will be a chance to pick up a brochure and hear what the conference has to offer. We will be discussing registration details.

Contact Information:
FMIG office- M5-421
Faculty advisor- Dr. George Harris (816)404-7106
FMIG email address: FMIGumkc@gmail.com
http://umkc-fmig.blogspot.com/

Sunday, May 23, 2010

AAFP National Conference

The National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Students is coming to Kansas City! All students welcome, year 1 - year 5. Not sure if Family Medicine is right for you? You don't have to be going into Family Medicine to attend this amazing conference! There will be tons of great workshops and lectures that benefit all students. As always there's food and free give-a-ways too!
Come for three days or stay for one -- you won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind experience.July 28 - July 31, 2010 What does the conference have to offer?- Workshops (CV and personal statement writing, musculoskeletal, outdoor medicine)- Procedural skills (colonoscopies, injections)- Visit 300+ residency programs from across the nation- Learn about medical missions- Hear nationally recognized speakers- Participate in the AAFP student congress- Interact with hundreds of your peers from around the country! *Free registration is available if you sign up early! If you're interested in attending, please reply to this e-mail! For more information, visit www.aafp.orgFor questions and registration, e-mail FMIGumkc@gmail.com
FMIG will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday June 9, 2010 in Theater B at 5:30 for all those students interested in coming to the conference or just interested in finding out what the conference is all about.
We hope to see you there!