Family Medicine Physician
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Are interested in a career as a physician, particularly in primary care.
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Enjoy helping people across all ages and backgrounds.
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Are passionate about health equity, preventive medicine, and patient advocacy.
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Like research, interviewing professionals, and storytelling.
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Want to explore how lifestyle, education, and community needs shape a medical career.
Event Details
Detail
Info
Health Professions Event
Solo competitor, written test + skill demonstration
Research and prepare a portfolio based on event guidelines (digital upload required)
Deliver a presentation on research and interview findings
10 minutes (presentation)
Quality of research and depth of analysis in portfolio
Career exploration, occupational outlook, education pathway, lifestyle/financial implications, health equity, storytelling
TYPE
FORMAT
ROUND 1
TIME LIMIT
TIE BREAKER
ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
1. Demand and Occupational Outlook– 10%
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Outline the need for Family Medicine Physicians and why now is the time to consider this career path.
2. Span of Medical Education and Career Options– 15%
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Training requirements (medical school, residency, dual degrees, fellowships, certifications).
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Various practice settings, emphases, and sub-specialties.
3. Work, Lifestyle, and Financial Implications– 15%
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Benefits and challenges of the career, team roles, and work-life balance.
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Cost of education, salaries, signing bonuses, and loan/scholarship opportunities.
4. Importance of Primary Care and Preventive Medicine to Achieve Health Equity– 20%
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Summarize the role of Family Medicine Physicians in preventive care and community health.
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Describe advocacy efforts and leadership in addressing disparities and equity.
5. The WHY – The Story of the Family Medicine Interviewee– 25%
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Tell the story of WHY the physician chose this career path.
Elicit passion, motivation, and journey through compelling storytelling.
6. Is Family Medicine Right for Me?– 15%
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Explain why this career might or might not be a good fit for the competitor, based on research and interviews.
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook: Physicians and Surgeons
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American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) resources
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MedlinePlus, NIH, CDC, and other reputable medical/educational sources
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID for both rounds
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Two #2 pencils and blue/black pens
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Printed or digital copy of your event portfolio (if required by event rules)
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Neatly organized research notes and bibliography
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Professional dress for the presentation round
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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