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Each year, CareerMD hosts a Career Fair in Chicago, IL. The first annual fair took place in 2005 and attracted residents and fellows from top teaching hospitals, including the McGaw Medical Center/Northwestern, University of Chicago, Rush University Medical Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, and many others. The Chicago Career Fair has grown in popularity and attendance over the past two years. In February 2009, the Chicago Career Fair attracted over 202 job-seeking resident and fellows.

Career Fair Promotion

CareerMD promotes the Chicago Career Fair to all teaching hospitals that are within reasonable driving distance of the venue. Most residents and fellows who attend will be in training at local programs, however this event is widely promoted. A list of all teaching hospitals in the Chicago area can be found here.

Past Exhibitors

CareerMD Career Fairs are an integral part of the recruiting strategies of hundreds of employers. Past exhibitors at the Chicago Career Fair have included hospitals and healthcare systems from all over the country. A representative list of employers who have exhibited at this fair can be found here.

Physician Attendance

CareerMD has hosted seven highly attended Career Fairs in Chicago:

  1. February 11, 2009: attended by 202 job-seeking residents and fellows
  2. August 27, 2008: attended by 262 job-seeking residents and fellows
  3. February 21, 2008: attended by 182 job-seeking residents and fellows
  4. July 7, 2007: attended by 237 job-seeking residents and fellows
  5. December 6, 2006: attended by 302 job-seeking residents and fellows
  6. January 11, 2006: attended by 214 job-seeking residents and fellows
  7. January 19, 2005: attended by 148 job-seeking residents and fellows

Career Fair Details

Date: Monday, August 17, 2009
Event Location: UIC Forum
on the campus of the University of Illinois - Chicago

725 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-9875
Time: 5pm - 9pm
The event room will be available for set-up starting at 3:30pm
Overnight Accommodations: CareerMD has arranged a group rate of $179/night on the nights of the night of Monday, August 17, 2009 at Marriott at UIC/Medical District. Call (800) 356-3641 for reservations and ask for the CareerMD rate. Please note that reservations must be made by July 20, 2009 to qualify for the group rate.
The Marriott at Medical District/UIC
625 South Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607
(800) 228-9290
NOTE: The Career Fair will NOT take place in this hotel - the hotel is for sleeping rooms only.
Parking: Parking is available in Lot 5 on the UIC East Campus.
Lot 5 is located at 1135 South Morgan Street.
Directions and a map are available at:
www.uic.edu/depts/avcad/parking/facility.html
Shipping of Materials: Your Name
Your Company Name
CareerMD August 17, 2009
UIC Forum
725 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
Return Shipping: If you wish to ship materials after the fair, please bring return shipping labels and packaging supplies with you. CareerMD cannot provide shipping labels or packaging supplies.
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