Foundation

What is the AMA Foundation?

The AMA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the AMA. Since 1950, the Foundation has distributed $80 million in gifts to medical schools; guaranteed over $96 million in loans that have benefited more than 40,000 medical students, interns, and residents; and supported numerous research projects through its grants program.

What role does the AMA Alliance play in the AMA Foundation?

Since 1952, the Alliance has been deeply committed to fund-raising for the foundation and its success lies in its effective grass roots fund-raising efforts. County and state alliance members organize fundraising events throughout the year that contribute to the foundation. If you and your team are involved in fundraising locally, recognize their efforts with this Achievement Award.

AMA Foundation Scholarship Opportunities

As the cost of medical education continues to increase, financial assistance for medical students is more important than ever. Financial issues add stress to medical students' lives and can affect students' career decisions. The AMA Foundation and the AMA Alliance have a proud history of support for medical students.

The AMA Foundation Scholarship Options

The Minority Scholars Award - Ten $10,000 scholarships are awarded to first or second year medical students. Deadline: April 15, 2008
The Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarships - Thirteen $10,000 scholarships are awarded to rising seniors. Deadline: May 30, 2008
The Arthur N. Wilson, MD Scholarship - One $5000 scholarship is awarded to a medical student who grew up in Southeast Alaska. Deadline: June 16, 2008
The Scholars Fund - Funds are collected for each medical school to distribute to deserving students. Deadline: July 1, 2008

Contact your Medical School

In January, all U.S. accredited medical schools and osteopathic schools receive AMA Foundation scholarship information packets. Check with the offices of the dean, student affairs, multicultural affairs and financial aid. Email reminders to each school follow the mailing. Each Dean or Dean's designate can nominate students for the Minority Scholars Award and the Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship. The Foundation organizes selection committees to determine the recipients of these scholarships. Students can apply directly to the Foundation for the Arthur N. Wilson, MD, Scholarship.

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