In 2008, CareerMD will host the Pittsburgh Career Fair for residents and fellows at local teaching hospitals including Allegheny General Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Medical Education Program, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Western Pennsylvania Hospital, and many others. CareerMD also hosts a number of other Career Fairs in the Northeast, including fairs in Boston, Newark, New Haven, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington DC.

Career Fair Promotion

CareerMD promotes the Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh area will be available soon.

Past Exhibitors

CareerMD Career Fairs are an integral part of the recruiting strategies of hundreds of employers. Past exhibitors in the Northeast have included hospitals and healthcare systems from all over the country. A representative list of employers who have exhibited at other fairs in the region can be found here:
Boston
New Haven
New York City
Philadelphia

Physician Attendance

We expect a healthy turnout of job-seeking residents and fellows from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-at-large and neighboring state programs. Prior Philadelphia fair attendance can be used as an example of attendance in the region:

Philadelphia, PA

1. February 11, 2006: 142 attendees
2. February 24, 2007: 156 attendees
3. January 26, 2008: 268 attendees

Career Fair Details

Date:	Thursday, January 29, 2009
Location:	Holiday Inn Select - University Center 100 Lytton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 682-6200
Time:	5pm-9pm The event room will be available for set-up starting at 3:30pm
Hotel Reservations:	CareerMD has arranged a group rate of $119/night on the night of Thursday, January 29, 2009. Call (412) 682-6200 for reservations and ask for the CareerMD rate. Please note that reservations must be made by Thursday, January 8, 2009 to qualify for the group rate.
Shipping of Materials:	Your Name Your Company Name Holiday Inn Select - University Center Attn: Diane Sullivan 100 Lytton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 CareerMD Career Fair – January 29, 2009 ** Please arrange for your packages to arrive NO EARLIER than Thursday, January 22, 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.