The Foundation For Medical Excellence
2012 OHSU Medical Student Scholar Program


You are invited to apply for a medical student scholarship supported by The Foundation For Medical Excellence (TFME), a public, nonprofit, Oregon-based educational foundation dedicated to advancing excellence in medicine, to improving the quality of healthcare and to promoting sound health policy.

The purpose of the TFME Medical Student Scholars Program is to:

• Enhance professional development of student physicians
• Reduce the cost of medical education
• Promote future practice in Oregon

The TFME Scholars program annually provides 6-12 medical school scholarships in the amount of $5,000.00 each. Currently, there are 7 MS3 students who will continue as scholars for 2012-13. Therefore, TFME will select up to 5 new scholars for 2012. TFME Scholars are invited to participate in the TFME professional development programs including distinguished lectureships on health policy and healthcare, the Physician Well-Being Conference and other TFME programs related to professional skills enhancement and medical excellence.

Applicants must:

• Be second year medical students in the current academic year at OHSU
• Plan to be enrolled as a MS3 clerkship during 2012-13
• An Oregon residents prior to medical school matriculation
• Have accrued medical education debt
• Give TFME permission to contact OHSU Financial Aid Office to recieve your total debt/loan amount and EFC

Applicant evaluation criteria include:

Solid academic achievement
Professional development
Community service and good citizenship
Interpersonal and communication skills
Potential to be an outstanding physician
Interest in practicing medicine in Oregon

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  February 13, 2012

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