Each year, CareerMD hosts a Career Fair in Houston, TX. The first annual fair took place in 2006 and attracted residents and fellows from top teaching hospitals, including Baylor College of Medicine, Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Methodist Hospital, Texas Heart Institute, Tulane University School Of Medicine, University of Texas Science Center at Houston, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and many others. The Houston Career Fair has grown in popularity and attendance over the past two years. In 2007, the Houston Career Fair attracted over 300 job-seeking resident and fellows.
Career Fair Promotion
CareerMD promotes the Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 two highly attended Career Fairs in Houston:
- January 28, 2006: 175 attendees
- December 3, 2007: 304 attendees
Career Fair Details
| Date: | Monday, January 12, 2009 |
| Location: | Marriott Houston Medical Center 6580 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77030 (713) 796-0080 |
| Time: | 5pm to 9pm The event room will be available for set-up starting at 3:30pm |
| Hotel Reservations: | CareerMD has arranged a group rate of $199/night on the night of Monday, January 12, 2009. Call (800) 228-9290 for reservations and ask for the CareerMD rate. Please note that reservations must be made by Monday, January 5, 2009 to qualify for the group rate. |
| Shipping of Materials: |
Your Name Your Company Name Marriott Houston Medical Center c/o Sheri Archibald 6580 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77030 CareerMD Career Fair – January 12, 2009 |
| 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. |
