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Spring Fling
The Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Spring Fling will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Sheraton Refuge Hotel in Flowood.
This event is specifically designed for medical students and residents. It’s a great opportunity to network while gaining exposure to speakers, topics and procedural skills you might not have access to during medical school or residency training. There’s no charge to attend.
This meeting is held in connection with MAFP’s Spring Conference. Practicing physicians will be present attending their own CME sessions.
Attendees List (as of 4/13/23)
Location of Event – Sheraton Refuge Hotel in Flowood, MS
Hotel Accommodations
Expand or Collapse This SectionSaturday night hotel rooms will be provided at the Sheraton for out of town students and residents. On your registration, please list names of possible roommates (of the same gender).
Topics
Expand or Collapse This SectionDebt Management & Financial Planning
Maintaining Board Certification
Coding for Family Physicians
New Physician Panel Discussion
Why I Chose My Residency
Family Medicine: One Specialty, Many Possibilities
Networking 101: Making Connections to Success
Interviewing Tips & Secrets
Splinting & Casting Workshop
Manipulation Workshop
Student & Resident Board Member Elections
Expand or Collapse This SectionStudents and residents have the opportunity to run for Resident Board Member or Student Board Member. You must be present to run. Campaign speeches will be given and the election will take place on Saturday. There will be a New Board Member Orientation during the conference. Online Application and Campaign Rules.
More Info
Expand or Collapse This SectionApplication for Academy Ambassador 2023 – As Academy Ambassadors, students interested in family medicine join MAFP for its Annual Meeting in Sandestin, Florida, July 15-19. Ambassadors help staff the meeting while meeting other medical students and physicians. Application deadline May 1, 2023.