An approach to Student Interest Strategies

2013 Ten State Conference

Energizing Youth

Presented by Suzanne Gehl MD and David Deci MD

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Began at WAFP Strategic Planning• Addressing Future Workforce became a

high priority

WAFP-Foundation committed to financially support workforce development

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For the first year of this initiative, the Foundation raised $15,000.

30 students from WI’s two med schools were able to attend the National Conference (NCFMRMS)

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Schools recruited students from FMIG’s and coordinated travel

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Pre-Conference Activities • Email correspondence to students• Webinar

a. Ashley Bentley from AAFP did a presentation about how to get the most out of NCFMRMS

b. Alan Schwartzstein spoke about resolution writing

c. Larry Pheifer & Becky Wimmer discussed how to connect at NCFMRMS and about WAFP’s strategic focus, including how to get involved

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Activities in KC• Reception was held for students and

included WI residency programs• Students gave testimonials and thanked

donors on camera• They also wrote thank you notes for

donors

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Video compilations

were posted on both WAFP and

WAFP-F’s websites

http://bit.ly/11sPTY5

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The handwritten notes with a

group photo was sent to all donors

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Post-Conference follow up• A survey was distributed and completed

by students• WAFP will track

a. The impact of the conference over timeb. The number of students who select FM

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We’re doing this again!• Donations are being solicited• We’re discussing ways to expand the

program with students and members of our student & resident committee

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Other strategies:• More presence at FMIG meetings and

events• Mentor database• Day at the Capitol event• Others

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Questions?