Emergency medicine conference

An emergency medicine conference is a great way for students in pre-med, nursing, or radiology fields to network with prospective employers and create lasting business relationships. College students who are attending a medical conference should never be caught without an updated copy of their resume handy. The first step to networking at the conference is to identify the targets you would like to talk to. This can be done in many different ways. The easiest is to find a doctor who you are familiar with (for example, a friend of a professor, or a doctor with whom you have done research). Ask this doctor to introduce you to other doctors who are specialists in the field you plan to pursue. Once you are introduced to these doctors, you can give them your resume and exchange contact information. It is then considered acceptable to ask them to introduce you to other doctors in the same field - this way you can build a large network of doctors. If you attend a medical conference and do not know any of the other attendees, a good way to network is through random conversation. Most conferences provide doctors with name tags to wear that let others know their name, practice name, and hometown. Use this information to strike up conversations with them. For example, you might seek out a doctor who works at a clinic you would like to work at, or you might find a doctor who is from the same city as you. Initiating this type of conversation is a much better alternative than simply walking up to a doctor and asking him what his speciality is. Once you have built up a strong network, you will notice that other people at the conference may begin networking through you. Be wary of who you introduce rival students to - you do not need to introduce yourself to needless competition by introducing other medical students (and future career competitors) to the same prestigious doctor who might be interested in hiring you to work in his competitive clinic.

Besides networking, medical conferences also offer students a chance to learn the newest technology at a relatively low cost. Although it may seem like a lot to spend several hundred dollars to attend a prestigious conference, the techniques and equipment knowledge that you may learn about at the seminars could be priceless. At the very least, it will make you a more attractive job candidate than someone who didn't attend seminars. Compared to the price of a year of medical school, the cost of attending a three-day seminar is a drop in the bucket. That is how the expense should be viewed, as an extension of your education. When viewed this way, the money you are paying seems much more manageable. On a final note, never be afraid to list any seminars or conferences you attend on your resume, this will show potential employers that you have the drive to do what it takes to succeed.

To learn more about careers in emergency medicine visit the emergency medicine locum tenens page for more information and how to apply for a job.