Family Medicine Interest Group

Who We Are

  • dedicated to providing information and resources to students interested in:
    • grasping the full scope of what Family Physicians can do
    • any students interested in exploring primary care medicine
    • a patient-centered approach to health and wellness
    • the health of the whole patient and the relationships we can form with patients and their families over time
    • promoting and recognizing the importance of primary care in our nation’s healthcare
  • nationally recognized repeatedly for our innovations in helping students to learn about Family Medicine

What We Do

  • Monthly lunches with expert speakers
    • some topics include, but are not limited to: career options, lifestyles, summer programs, leadership development, the Match, residency, clinical resources, and technology
  • Hands-on procedure workshops
    • some popular topics include: splinting and casting, suturing, toenail removal, basic obstetrics, circumcision, Wilderness Medicine, and venipuncture
  • Annual forum for fourth-year students to pose Residency Match questions
    • discussion topics include: interview tips, letters of recommendation, personal statements, “community vs university” programs, “opposed vs unopposed” programs, number of programs, grades/board score interpretation, and many more!
  • Attend state-level and national-level conferences
    • scholarships are available for interested students
    • FMIG members have been elected into leadership positions at both levels
  • Conduct student-led volunteer clinics
    • Greenville Community Shelter clinic – since 1989!
    • Grimesland Community Health clinic

For questions or more information, please contact:

Melissa Lloyd
Medical Student Education Coordinator
252-744-2601
lloydm@ecu.edu