The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) hosted a live webinar on June 16 focused on careers in family medicine for medical students to learn about a few of the pathways available to family physicians over the course of their careers.
Thank you to OAFP members Nathaniel Overmire, DO; Veronica Poffel-Morton, MD; and Dana Vallangeon, MD for speaking on the panel!
The speakers shared their educational pathways, training experience, and career steps within family medicine, and answered questions from the students in attendance on the webinar. A recording of the webinar is available on the OAFP’s YouTube channel for anyone interested in watching!
For students interested in additional resources on a career in family medicine, check out the following resources from the American Academy of Family Medicine (AAFP):
- Why Choose Family Medicine: Learn exactly what family medicine is, and how to know it’s the right fit for you.
- Career Options in Family Medicine: Provides an overview practice types and special focus areas within family medicine.
- Lifestyle and Income in Family Medicine: Covers typical incomes and lifestyles in family medicine – make sure to check out the Career Benchmark Dashboard for data from family physicians in practice all across the country.
Upcoming Events for Medical Students
Want to learn more about family medicine careers? Interested in meeting fellow medical students and residents from Ohio? Looking for a mentor in family medicine? Plan to attend upcoming events in Ohio and Kansas City that will let you do it all!
AAFP FUTURE Conference
Thursday-Saturday, July 31 – August 2 | Kansas City, MO
OAFP Virtual Membership Meeting
Thursday, August 7 | Zoom
OAFP Family Medicine Celebration
Saturday, August 16 | Dublin, OH
Family Medicine Education Consortium Annual Meeting
Thursday-Saturday, September 18-20 | Cleveland, OH