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Spring Fling
The Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Spring Fling will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025, 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, but you do need to be a member of MAFP. To join, please complete the Student Membership Application and email it to Caley Dawkins at publicawareness@msafp.org.
This meeting is held in connection with MAFP’s Spring Conference. Practicing physicians will be present attending their own CME sessions.
Register for Spring Fling Today
Student Membership Application
Student & Resident Board Member Elections
Students 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.
Location of Event:
Sheraton Refuge Hotel in Flowood, MS
Hotel Accommodations:
Saturday 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).
Research Poster Contest:
The Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation is proud to present our 1st Annual Research Poster Contest at our Spring Fling Conference for students and residents. The contest will give attendees a venue to share innovative and effective educational programs and showcase unique community projects. This opportunity stimulates research among medical students and residents and encourages networking with those who share similar interests.
More Information on Poster Contest
CME TOPICS
Interview Tips
Panel Discussions with Family Medicine Residents & Residency Directors
Financial Advice for Future Family Docs
Career Paths in Family Medicine
Medical Buzz Sessions
My Journey in Medical School
Navigating Neurology: Movement Disorders Every Family Doctor Should Know
Panel Discussion with Family Medicine Doctors on Various Focus Areas
Resident and Student Research Poster Presentations
Ultrasound Workshop
Splinting and Casting
Battle of the White Coats Trivia
And More!
Application for Academy Ambassador – As Academy Ambassadors, students interested in family medicine join MAFP for its Annual Meeting in Sandestin, Florida, July 19-23. Ambassadors help staff the meeting while meeting other medical students and physicians. Application deadline May 1, 2025.
