The Family Medicine Pathway
The department promotes careers in family medicine through the Family Medicine Predoctoral Education Program, which is designed to develop and reinforce student interest in family medicine through Pathway activities. The program provides guidance and advising for students from their first year through the fourth year of their medical education. Student members enjoy unique curricular activities that serve as the foundation for their medical school education, such as Pathway Open House and Forums, Family Medicine Student Interest Group's (FMIG's) noontime lecture series, and monthly dinners with family medicine faculty and residents.
Family Medicine Student Interest Group (FMIG)
FMIG is a student directed group that generates ideas for conferences, forums and lectures. Some of these ideas are incorporated into annual events within the Department of Family and Community Medicine. The Pathway stays current with the latest ideas and trends in primary care. FMIG meetings provide opportunities for students of all class levels to:
- Meet and share experiences in local and international preceptorships.
- Discuss residency programs and future changes in health care systems.
- Share reactions to the varied rites of passage throughout medical school.
- Attend conferences.
- Enjoy informal contact with family medicine faculty, CAFP, AAFP, and UC Davis Network.
The FMIG is ACTION ORIENTED. It is the place to turn your ideas for forums, conferences or events into annual events! All students are welcome to attend the meetings and special forums sponsored throughout the year. For current information on upcoming events, visit the web site, watch for flyers, call the Department of Family and Community Medicine, or contact FMIG officers.