The AMA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Medical Association, investing in the physicians who strengthen our communities.

About AMA Foundation

AMA Foundation Names New Board Leadership

Mary Beth Ellison appointed as new board president

Match Day 2025

Leadership development institute participant, Monique Westley, MD, celebrating on Match Day

2025 LGBTQ+ Convening

Learn more about the LGBTQ Health Program

Excellence in Medicine Awards

Read more about the 2025 Excellence in Medicine award recipients

2025 LGBTQ Convening

Learn more about the LGBTQ Health Program

Leadership Development Institute

LDI 2025 culmination weekend

Bringing together physicians and communities to improve the nation's health.

Latest News

Featured

Sep 17, 2025

Where Are They Now: Scott Kellermann, MD

Sep 17, 2025

Aug 28, 2025

Carrying Forward a Legacy of Equity and Impact: Meet the 2025 Vandenberg Scholarship Recipients

Aug 28, 2025

Carrying Forward a Legacy of Equity and Impact: Meet the 2025 Vandenberg Scholarship Recipients

Aug 28, 2025

More AMA Foundation News

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Upcoming

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Oct 14, 2025 – Feb 9, 2026

DEADLINE: Physicians of Tomorrow Applications

Oct 14, 2025 – Feb 9, 2026

Oct 27, 2025 – Jan 30, 2026

DEADLINE: Excellence in Medicine Awards

Oct 27, 2025 – Jan 30, 2026

Nov 14, 2025 – Nov 18, 2025

Interim Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates

Nov 14, 2025 – Nov 18, 2025

Feb 2, 2026 – Mar 27, 2026

DEADLINE: Leadership Development Institute

Feb 2, 2026 – Mar 27, 2026

Feb 7, 2026

AMA Foundation Board Meeting (Virtual)

Feb 7, 2026

More AMA Foundation Important Dates

Yesterday, the AMA Foundation team packed food for delivery with @imagineenglewoodif, supporting neighbors in the Greater Englewood community. Thanks to their wonderful team for welcoming us to the Peace Campus!💚

Where are they now? Featuring 2018 EIM recipient, Dr. Scott Kellermann, who helped build a hospital and nursing school in Uganda that now serves tens of thousands each year.

Read more about his story at the link in bio.

Last week, both Leadership Development Institute cohorts launched their year-long journey with a weekend of workshops, mentorship, and peer connection 🎉 #LeadershipInMedicine #AMAFoundation

As part of our Women in Medicine Month celebration, we’re proud to highlight Grooters, a rising fourth-year medical student at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, who plans on applying to residency in medicine-ped

Program Highlights

Updates

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

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.