The 2024 SSRFC Annual Conference
October 18-20, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We will be using the Eventify app this year!
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The conference is a place for clinics to share their advancements and ideas with others to try to provide a better experience for patients nationwide!
Abstract submissions are now CLOSED!
Each ticket will allow the attendee the following:
1. Attendance to all conference activities
2. Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, and Sunday breakfast
In order to get your 2024 SSRFC Merchandise, you MUST order prior to the conference so that we can ensure we have the right number of clothing items for all students and faculty that are interested in the design!
Please reach out to conference@studentrunfreeclinics.org with any questions!
Closest Airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We recommend flying in Friday evening and flying out Sunday afternoon / evening!
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
3549 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
SSRFC T-shirts will be for sale at the conference!
Cost – $20
XS – 2XL, in light blue color only
T-shirts will be available for purchase in-person at the conference check-in.
Interested in joining the SSRFC Operating Committee?
2024 Conference General FAQ
I am presenting a poster and/or oral presentation. Do I need to register for the conference?
What is the cost of conference registration?
Registration costs apply to all conference attendees, including presenters:
August 2nd – September 20th:
- General students: $200
- General faculty: $250
- International Students: $75 (same as above)
- Bulk-purchase: 5 or more tickets, 10% off the total (Enter Code: Student5 at checkout)
There will be NO refunds within 2 weeks of the conference.
*There is a small processing fee with each ticket transaction*
Is there a virtual option for attending conference this year?
Is the conference schedule available yet?
The 2024 SSRFC Annual Conference programming will run from Saturday, October 19th to Sunday, October 20th. The SSRFC Operating Committee Elections will take place on Saturday, October 19th later in the day.
Poster sessions and oral presentations will be held on both Saturday and Sunday.
Can I request that I present my poster on Saturday or during an early session on Sunday?
When will presentation times be released?
When does conference registration close?
Hotel room block reservations close on September 29, 2024. You may still book hotel rooms on your own outside of our hotel block. Our hotel block is limited so purchase ASAP.
When are elections? How do I run for a position on the SSRFC Operating Committee?
Elections will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST.
Visit here for more information on the positions available and for access to the nomination form. Self-nominations are encouraged, but each individual may only run for one position.
The nomination form will close at 4:00 pm EST on October 19, 2024 just prior to the Election Meeting. Each candidate will be provided a short time (~1-2 minutes) to speak about their background and their vision for the position at this meeting.
What information do I need to submit a nomination form for the SSRFC Operating Committee Election?
In order to submit a nomination for a position, please complete the Nomination Form. The answers that are submitted to this form will be posted on our website for voting members to read through to get a better idea of who you are!
Reach out to national@studentrunfreeclinics.org with any questions about the election process.
The 2023 Annual Conference of the Society of Student Run Free Clinics was held on October 21-22, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It brought together over 400 healthcare professional students, advisors, and professors to network, collaborate, and learn about the latest research and developments in individual free clinics.
2023 Award Winners
2023 Most Innovative Idea
Mary Overcash – UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine “Cost Savings of Patient Assistance Programs at St. Vincent’s Clinic”
2023 Best Collaborative Project
2023 Outstanding Abstracts
2023 Outstanding Oral Presentations
“Creation of the RWJMS HIPHOP-Asylum Clinic, a Medical Student-Led Asylum Clinic for Central and Northern New Jersey”
Gabriel Lee – The Ohio State University College of Medicine
“PrEParing for a PrEP Clinic: Implementation of a Free Pilot PrEP Program at a Student-Run Free LGBTQIA2+ Clinic”
Alondra Soto González, Gabriel Camareno, and Claudia Ramírez Marcano – Universidad Central Del Caribe
“Enhancing waiting room experience at Clínicas Padre Venard Student-Run Free Clinic – Implications in the homeless community of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico”