Each year, CareerMD hosts a Career Fair in Washington DC. The first annual fair took place in 2005 and since then has continued to attract residents and fellows from top teaching hospitals such as Georgetown University Hospital, George Washington University, Providence Hospital System, Howard University, Children’s National Medical Center and others. In 2008, the fair attracted close to 150 job-seeking residents and fellows.
Career Fair Promotion
CareerMD promotes the Washington DC 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 a local programs, however this event is widely promoted. A list of all teaching hospitals in the DC 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 Washington DC 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 four highly attended Career Fairs in Washington DC:
- October 7, 2008: attended by 148 job-seeking residents and fellows
- July 18, 2007: attended by 151 job-seeking residents and fellows
- July 19, 2006: attended by 208 job-seeking residents and fellows
- October 6, 2005: attended by 120 job-seeking residents and fellows
Career Fair Details
| Date: | Tuesday, October 7, 2008 |
| Location: | Georgetown University Conference Hotel 3800 Reservoir Road NW Washington, DC 20057-1085 (888) 324-2111 |
| Time: | 5:00pm to 9:00pm The event room will be available for exhibitor set-up starting at 4pm |
| Hotel Reservations: | CareerMD has arranged a group rate of $229/night on the night of Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Call (800) 228-9290 for reservations and ask for the CareerMD rate. Please note that reservations must be made by Tuesday, September 16, 2008 to qualify for the group rate. |
| Shipping of Materials: | Your Name Your Company Name c/o Leslie Edmiston Georgetown University Conference Hotel 3800 Reservoir Road NW Washington, DC 20057-1085 CareerMD Career Fair – October 7, 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. |
