Each year, CareerMD hosts the Birmingham Career Fair. The first annual fair took place in 2008 and attracted residents and fellows at local teaching hospitals including American Sports Medicine Institute, Baptist Health System, Physicians Medical Center, St. Vincent’s East, University of Alabama, and many others. CareerMD also hosts other Career Fairs in the South, including fairs in Atlanta and Chapel Hill.
Career Fair Promotion
CareerMD promotes the Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 one well-attended Career Fair in Birmingham:
- June 24, 2008: 46 attendees
Career Fair Details
| Date: | Tuesday, June 24, 2008 |
| Location: | Doubletree Hotel Birmingham 808 South 20th Street Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 933-9000 |
| Time: | 5:00pm to 9:00pm The event room will be available for set-up starting at 3:30pm. |
| Hotel Reservations: | CareerMD has arranged a group rate of $149/night on the nights of Monday, June 23, 2008 and Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Call (800) 222-8733 for reservations and ask for the CareerMD rate. Please note that reservations must be made by June 10, 2008 to qualify for the group rate. |
| Shipping of Materials: | Your Name Your Company Name c/o Jamie Whitehurst – Sales manager Doubletree Hotel Birmingham 808 South 20th Street Birmingham, AL 35205 CareerMD Career Fair – June 24, 2008 |
| Return Shipping: | If you wish to ship materials after the Career Fair, please bring return shipping labels and packaging supplies with you. CareerMD cannot provide shipping labels or packaging supplies. |
