Student interest group recognized as a Program of Excellence
Congratulations to the NEOMED Family Medicine Interest Group, which was recognized as a 2024 Program of Excellence by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Awards were presented during the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, which was held August 1-3, 2024, in Kansas City.
The award-winning interest group was led by the following third-year students in the College of Medicine:
- Sanaiya Ahmed
- Adiaratou Ba
- James Berry
- Shaarav Ghose
- Mustafa Husein
- Erika Ratcliff
According to an AAFP press release, “The Program of Excellence Awards recognize FMIGs for their efforts to promote interest in family medicine careers at a time when family physicians are in especially high demand for their comprehensive primary care expertise.”
From left, Dr. Mariquita Belen with M4s Diamanta Panford, Megan Fainer and Michael Massey
Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, the NEOMED FMIG hosted educational programs, interviewing workshops, fireside chats and social events. In addition to on-campus activity, the group connects students with local and regional family medicine physicians and allows them to form deeper relationships more than just their typical student-physician relationship.
Congratulations to the FMIG!