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Medical School Scholarships 2026 | AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Applications Now Open
Medical School Scholarships 2026 | AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Applications Now Open

Each year, the program awards $10,000 tuition assistance scholarships to exceptional medical students entering their final year of training.

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2026 Excellence in Medicine Award Nominations Now Open
2026 Excellence in Medicine Award Nominations Now Open

The AMA Foundation’s Excellence in Medicine Awards honor physicians and medical advocates who exemplify the highest values of the profession—volunteerism, community engagement, leadership, and service to underserved populations.

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Where Are They Now: Heather A. Smith, MD, MPH
Where Are They Now: Heather A. Smith, MD, MPH

In honor of our 75th anniversary, the AMA Foundation is revisiting the stories of leaders who have helped shape our history and the future of medicine.

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Medical School Scholarships 2026 | AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Applications Now Open
Medical School Scholarships 2026 | AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Applications Now Open

Each year, the program awards $10,000 tuition assistance scholarships to exceptional medical students entering their final year of training.

Read More →
2026 Excellence in Medicine Award Nominations Now Open
2026 Excellence in Medicine Award Nominations Now Open

The AMA Foundation’s Excellence in Medicine Awards honor physicians and medical advocates who exemplify the highest values of the profession—volunteerism, community engagement, leadership, and service to underserved populations.

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2025 Excellence in Medicine Spotlight: The Laugh Doctor
2025 Excellence in Medicine Spotlight: The Laugh Doctor

Dr. Horwitch is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 30 years of experience.

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Where Are They Now: Jerry P. Abraham, MD, MPH, CMQ
Where Are They Now: Jerry P. Abraham, MD, MPH, CMQ

In honor of our 75th anniversary, we are revisiting the stories of individuals who have shaped the AMA Foundation’s history and following up to see where they are today. One of those individuals is Jerry P. Abraham, MD, MPH, CMQ

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