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.
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.
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.
Where Are They Now: Scott Kellermann, MD
Dr. Kellermann’s path to Uganda began in 2000, when he and his wife Carol traveled there to conduct a medical survey.
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.
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.