Our
objective is for students to develop a greater awareness and
appreciation for the specialty of Family Medicine, as well as
increase
resident's and student's knowledge in the topics presented. Topics
offered include public health, social determinants of health, family
medicine advocacy, leadership, and well-being.
This initiative's goal is to send a select number of Family Medicine Residents and Medical students to the following events:
Joseph (center) is a 3rd year medical student at Avalon University School of Medicine
Q: How did attending the 2026 AMWR align with your career goals in Family Medicine?
A: "Attending the 2026 Annual Meeting & Winter Refresher aligned with my career goals in Family Medicine because I was able to learn about current trends and the most pertinent medical findings affecting Family Medicine, particularly in Maryland. I was also quite inspired to see where a career in Family Medicine may even take me; attending the Annual Meeting & Winter Refresher has shown me that the options are quite endless!"
Q: Was there a moment during the conference that had a significant impact on your perspective as a medical student or on your future career path?
A: "A moment during the conference that had a significant impact on my perspective as both a medical student and on my future career path as a family medicine physician was when I had the opportunity to present a previous research project during the Networking Reception. This opportunity gave me the ability to showcase my research project as well as the ability to fellowship with mentors and fellow peers. Several notable leaders and board members also stopped by to view my presentation including MDFAP’s Executive Director, the MDAFP President, the AAFP President-Elect, and the AAFP President"
Q: Would you recommend other students to apply for a scholarship to attend the AMWR? Why?
A: "I would recommend other students to apply for a scholarship to attend MDAFP’s Annual Meeting & Winter Refresher because it gives students the opportunity to see firsthand how multifaceted family medicine physicians are. Students who attend will have the opportunity to listen to a myriad of presentations and meet a diverse population of family physicians and family physician advocates who live and practice in Maryland."
