Utah Medical Students Reflect on the AAFP FUTURE Conference DISCOVERING WHAT WE’D BEEN MISSING By Jaxon Savage, OMS-IV, Rocky Vista University, FUTURE Alternate Delegate Attending this conference for the first time made me realize how much I had missed by not going in previous years. For any medical student interested in family medicine, it truly is one of the most valuable experiences available. From lectures on the specialty and residency application process to an expo hall filled with residency programs, the opportunities are unparalleled. The environment allows you to connect with current residents and program directors in a relaxed, conversational way, making it easy to ask questions and gain insight into their programs. The connections made here can shape not only your understanding of family medicine but also your future in the field. Finding Your FUTURE in Family Medicine The AAFP National Conference for Students and Residents is now called FUTURE, reflecting the exciting path ahead for medical students who will shape the next generation of family physicians. Held every July in Kansas City, FUTURE is the nation’s largest residency fair, featuring representatives from nearly every family medicine residency program in the country, along with the U.S. Armed Services. The conference also includes educational sessions, inspiring keynote speakers, poster presentations and hands-on workshops. This year, more than 25 students from Utah’s three medical schools attended. Thanks to the generous support of the UAFP Foundation, many were able to receive stipends to help cover the cost of travel and lodging. By Maryann Martindale, CEO, UAFP Community Health Center Residency 9
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