Make plans NOW to participate in the Family Medicine Forum – a Procedure Clinic and Residency Fair scheduled to take place Saturday, September 29, 2007. We are working with FMIG leaders at each medical school campus to make this a successful year!

Date: Saturday, September 29, 2007
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (*Note new hours!)

(Exhibitor registration and set-up begins at 8:00 a.m.)

Location: Oak Brook Marriott Hotel
1401 West 22^nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: 630-573-8555

Goals
The Family Medicine Forum has been designed to

• Encourage and support students interested in family medicine;
• Expose participants to the student-friendly teaching styles of family physicians;
• Give basic instruction in and exposure to many procedures commonly used by family physicians;
• Introduce students to the family medicine residency programs in Illinois and the Midwest.

The Family Medicine Forum is designed to offer ample interaction between students and residency programs. The event will consist of exhibit booths, hands-on demonstrations and workshops, all sponsored by participating residency programs. As an exhibitor, you may also choose to host a demonstration station right in the exhibit hall, or you may wish to present a one-hour workshop during one of the breakout sessions. These options provide residency program representatives with more one-on-one interaction with medical students.

Workshops and demonstration stations will be assigned on a first-come/ first-served basis. Space is limited for exhibits, workshops and demonstrations, so submit your requests early! A list of suggested workshop and demonstration topics is enclosed, although you are not required to select from this list. However, please be advised that IAFP has the right to refuse a topic.

If your program chooses to present a workshop or host a demonstration station, or both, we encourage you to rank-order two or three topics of interest. That way, if another program has already signed up for your preferred topic, you can still participate. You will receive a confirmation of your topic assignment. Please note that a residency program can host no more than 1 workshop and 1 demonstration station. This will allow for more interested programs to participate.

Residency programs may choose from the following four participation options:

• Exhibit Only: each exhibit area will be provided with one six-foot table and two chairs. ($500)
• Exhibit and Demonstration Station: an additional six-foot table will be provided next to your exhibit booth for setting up a demonstration. (No hands-on, please; demonstration only). ($700)
• Exhibit and Workshop: an exhibit table will be assigned in the main exhibit hall, and a breakout room and time will be assigned for conducting a one-hour workshop. ($700)
• Exhibit, Demonstration Station, and Workshop: an exhibit table with an additional table and space for a demonstration will be provided; as well as a breakout room and time for conducting a one-hour workshop. ($800)

Programs choosing to host a demonstration station or workshop must provide the necessary supplies, models, and equipment. IAFP will make on-site arrangements for electrical hook-ups and audio-visual equipment, provided such requests are made in advance. IAFP is unable to provide any medical-related supplies and equipment. Please note you are also responsible for the proper disposal of all materials at the completion of your workshop.

A luncheon will be provided at the event. Each residency program will be allowed three participants. Should you have more than three program representatives, please submit an additional $25.00 for each person to cover lunch costs.

Please return your exhibitor registration form and fee to the IAFP Foundation office. The deadline for pre-registration is Friday, September 7^th. Checks should be made payable to IAFP Foundation. Exhibit space and workshop and demonstration topics will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis by fax or postmark date. Exhibit space is limited, so send your requests in early!

Cancellations made prior to Friday, August 31, 2007 will be honored and full refunds will be issued, less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations made after August 31, 2007 are non-refundable. All cancellation requests must be received in writing at the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians Foundation office. "No-shows," programs who sign up to participate but do not attend the function, will forfeit 100% of the total registration fee.

Should you require overnight accommodations, please contact the hotel directly. A block of rooms has been reserved for the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians Foundation at the rate of $119 single/double. You must make your reservation by Monday, September 10^th to secure this special meeting room rate:

Oak Brook Marriott
1401 West 22^nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: 630-573-8555

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Crishelle O’Rourke (corourke@iafp.com ) via e-mail or directly at the IAFP Foundation at 630-435-0257. We look forward to seeing you in September!