 
      
      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.
 
      
      Inside LDI: Spotlight on Nikita Manjrekar
 
      
      Where Are They Now: Scott Kellermann, MD
 
      
      Carrying Forward a Legacy of Equity and Impact: Meet the 2025 Vandenberg Scholarship Recipients
The AMA Foundation proudly awarded three scholarships through the Vandenberg Health Equity Fund to a new group of exceptional medical students.
 
      
      2025 Excellence in Medicine Spotlight: The Laugh Doctor
Dr. Horwitch is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 30 years of experience.
 
      
      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
 
      
      AMA Foundation Welcomes Mary Beth Ellison as New Board President
The American Medical Association Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Beth Ellison as president of its board of directors.
 
      
      Celebrating 75 Years of Advancing Medical Education: Meet Our 2025 Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Recipients
In honor of its 75-year legacy of supporting medical education, the American Medical Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Physicians of Tomorrow recipients.
 
      
      Empowering Future Physicians: AMA Employees’ Impact on Health Equity
Medical education is a rigorous and demanding journey, often accompanied by significant financial burdens.
 
      
      Meet the 2025 AMA Foundation Excellence in Medicine Honorees
On June 7, nine health care professionals were honored by the AMA Foundation at the 2025 Excellence in Medicine Awards ceremony.
 
      
      Honoring Brian Vandenberg: A Champion of Health Equity
CHICAGO — The American Medical Association Foundation mourns the loss of Brian Vandenberg, a visionary leader and former general counsel at the AMA, whose commitment to health equity leaves a lasting mark.
 
      
      Celebrating Innovation: The Establishment of the James L. Madara, MD, Innovation Fund
With a goal of fostering greater innovation in health care, the American Medical Association Foundation proudly announces the establishment of the James L. Madara, MD, Innovation Fund.
