Academy Ambassadors Stronger Than Ever

Academy Ambassadors Stronger Than Ever

Twelve medical students chosen as Student Academy Ambassadors spent July 21-25 at the MAFP Annual Meeting in Destin, FL, getting to know each other, learning about family medicine at education sessions, and networking.

Academy Ambassador Weston Eldridge shared about his experience, “thank you so much for being such a big part of my summer and giving me the opportunity of my externship and the conference. My love for family medicine has increased tremendously because of this summer. I met so many people and had such a joyful time! After a year full of stress, angst and at times despair, this summer has been refreshing. Working with MAFP added to my enjoyment and I look forward to working with you in the future.”

The Ambassadors provided invaluable help to MAFP staff -- they were in the thick of things, preparing for activities, helping staff events, working a booth in the exhibit hall, and selling MAFP clothing and Draw Down tickets.

The Student Ambassadors met practicing physicians, Mississippi residency programs, more

than 80 exhibitors, MAFP leaders and Dr. Conrad Flick, former AAFP Board member. And did we mention fun? In addition to some free time to enjoy Destin, students also took part in MAFP activities like golf, shard-art, the Academy Amazing Race, family fun night, charter fishing, bingo and bay day.

Students apply to be an Academy Ambassador online and if selected, the MAFP and Foundation pay for hotel rooms and meals during the meeting.

2018 Ambassadors included William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine students: Terra Cody, M3; Adam Purvis, M3; and Anita Santpurkar, M3.

Ambassadors from University of Mississippi Medical Center were: Wisam Beauti, M2; Kaylie Bradshaw, M1; Will Casey, M4; Weston Eldridge, M2; Sonny Hodge, M3; Regan Maxwell, M4; Falan McKnight, M3; Conner Sears, M1; Hannah Whitlock, M1.

Interested in being an Ambassador? Email kristen@msafp.org

The 2018 MAFP Student Ambassadors were (back row) Kaylie Bradshaw, Wisam Beauti, Anita Santpurkar, Falan McKnight, Hannah Whitlock, Conner Sears, Terra Cody, Regan Maxwell, (front row) Adam Purvis, Will Casey, Weston Eldridge, Sonny Hodge.