Each year, FMIG leaders put together and host workshop sessions on resources for FMIGs and how to improve them.
Whether you were there with us at the conference and just want to refer back to something, or if you missed it but want to stay on top of things, we hope you'll find the information in these presentation materials useful.
FMIG Basics -- This presentation includes need-to-know information for any FMIG leader, addressing leadership structure, fundraising, recruitment and membership, collaboration, resources, the FMIG Network website, social media and communications for the FMIG.
(57-page PDF file;
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Community Service and the FMIG -- Ideas and first-hand feedback on community service projects for FMIGs, including Tar Wars; Ready, Set, Fit!; Health Fairs; Power to the Nth Stroke; AHA Campaign, Migrant Health Care; Homeless Outreach, free clinics and working with community partners.
(53-page PDF file;
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Albany Medical College: A community service model for FMIGs -- Featured speakers Dr. Katherine Wagner, Dr. Neil Mitnick and Theresa Weinman from Albany Medical College share how to develop a community service project, all the way from community assessment through implementation and evaluation.
(32-page PDF file;
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FMIG Best Practices: Alpert Medical School -- The FMIG from Alpert Medical School at Brown University shares its exemplary programs for exposing its students to family medicine and family physicians. The FMIG was a 2011 Program of Excellence Award winner and a featured speaker at the 2011 National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students.
(9-page PDF file;
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FMIG Best Practices: Carver College of Medicine -- This Program of Excellence winner shares how its FMIG helps its members develop professionally, preparing them to be leaders in the field of family medicine.
(5-page PDF file;
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FMIG Best Practices: Ohio State University -- This Program of Excellence winner shares how its clear division of labor and many helping hands lead to a smooth-running FMIG.
(13-page PDF file;
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FMIG Best Practices: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities -- This Program of Excellence winner shares how its FMIG stays on top.
(7-page PDF file;
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FMIG Best Practices: University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio -- This Program of Excellence winner shares how its FMIG gives back to its community through service projects and outreach.
(8-page PDF file;
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