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2009 California Family Medicine Conference for Medical Students


Highlights from the 2009 California Family Medicine Conference for Medical Students

Social Justice & Family Medicine: Access, equality, and a healthy democracy

October 3, 2009
University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine

The one-day event brought in more than 60 medical students.  Panelists and special guests explored the theme "Social Justice and Practice" while engaging the students in a discovery of the family medicine specialty.  Attendees had the opportunity to interact with California family medicine residency Programs, gain valuable skills in hands-on procedures, receive inspiration to become involved in their communities, and  have their most common questions answered on applying to and interviewing with residency programs.

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The Academy proudly recognizes the following people and organizations for their contribution and support in making this conference a success:

CAFP Foundation
University of Southern California
Invited speakers
Dawn Fagenson and Kaplan Medical
Predoctoral coordinator Jo Marie Reilly, MD
CAFP's resident and student volunteer group leaders R-CAFP and CSAFM

Conference Agenda

Session Materials and Presentations

Networking Breakfast and Opening Remarks
USC Department Chair of Family Medicine Jerry Gates, Ph.D.
CAFP President Thomas Bent, MD

 

Family Medicine Panel: Social Justice and Practice Jay Lee, MD; Hector Flores, MD; Thomas Bent, MD

View the following presentations:

Jay Lee, MD
Hector Flores, MD
Thomas Bent, MD

Workshop: IUD Insertion
Hector Llenderrozos, MD

View the presentation.

Residency Interview and Application Process
Gloria Sanchez, MD

Download a tip sheet.

Workshop: Perineal Laceration Repair
Carrie Nichols, MD

View the following materials:

Presentation
Procedure guide

Identifying Your Passion: Free Clinic
Tipu Khan, MD

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Media Training and Skill Building
Parker Duncan, MPH

View the presentation.
View an instructional video.

The information for next year's conference will be available in spring 2010.

Find out about last year's conference here.


Edward L Terrell - 19 Aug 2009

Attending spouses

Submitted by Edward L Terrell on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 19:24.
My wife is a Physician in the Philippines, having graduated from University of Santo Tomas (UST), and is a practicing Fellow in OB/GYN. I'm hoping by bringing her with me to this event, she can gain some insight as to how our Medical School system works in allowing Medical Students to interact and network with fellow students as well as Residents from various departments and hospitals. I also hope this will help to motivate her to take her USMLE Steps and begin the Residency program after completing requirements of the ECFMG.
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Yvette Cortez - 28 Jul 2009

Ventura Family Medicine will be @ CAFP conf. in October

Submitted by Yvette Cortez on Tue, 07/28/2009 - 22:15.
Hey Students . . . Come check out Ventura Family Medicine Residency Program at the fall conference. We will have faculty and residents available to answer your questions about our residency program. Find out why Ventura Family Medicine is such a unique program! Looking forward to meeting you personally . . . Smiles from Ventura : ) Yvette Residency Administrator if you have any questions - please feel free to email me at Yvette.Cortez@ventura.org
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Parker Duncan - 13 Jul 2009

Yee-ha

Submitted by Parker Duncan on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 19:43.
This is going to be a GREAT event -- can't wait!
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Edward L Terrell - 09 Jul 2009

Looking forward

Submitted by Edward L Terrell on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 19:28.
I am very excited to be a part of this awesome opportunity! What a great way to begin our 'networking' while not having to worry too much about time constraints regaridng application and interview dates and times! What a great way to get to know Medical Students from throughout California and those nearby!
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