The Oregon Medical Education Foundation understands how valuable the conference experience can be to a student’s leadership development. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we are proud to offer support to Oregon's future healthcare leaders in this way.
About the OMEF Conference Assistance Grant
Launched in March 2022, the purpose of this grant is to help cover costs associated with attending a medical conference. Eligible students may apply for a one-time grant up to $500 reimbursement of expenses like transportation, lodging, meals, registration fees, etc.
Eligibility - Leadership
Students enrolled in an Oregon-based DO, MD, or PA program who can demonstrate they will be attending in a leadership capacity and are in good academic standing are encouraged to apply.
Examples of leadership at conference include but are not limited to: being selected to present research, being a lead organizer of the event itself, or chapter representative/part of an official delegation/executive/voting/competitive contingent.
In addition, preference may be given to applicants who are:
Our goal is to help as many individuals as possible gain leadership experience and so, with rare exceptions, students are unlikely to receive this more than once during their medical education.
Lastly, student membership in the Oregon Medical Association is required: www.theoma.org/join. Your membership number is required on the application.
Application Requirements
1. To start your online application, click the "Apply now" button! No login is necessary but you will need to submit all materials in one session; progress will not be saved.
A complete application includes:
2. If approved, to receive reimbursement students must submit a written summary of their leadership experience at the event, a photo of them engaging in a professional manner, and copies of their itemized receipts, all due within 30 days of their return.
Applications are accepted year-round & decisions made monthly.
Funds are limited so students should apply early (no less than 6 weeks before the conference begins); requests for funding of past conferences or "rush" applications will not be considered. Cash advances are not available.
Thank you for your interest! Any questions, please feel free to email us.
Western Medical Research Conference
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association, national conference
Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting
Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
Latino Medical Students Association, west regional conference
American College of Physicians, annual meeting
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting
American Thoracic Society International Conference
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
National Perinatal Association Conference
American Academy of Physician Associates
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Annual Meeting
ACS Clinical Congress Conference
ISHA Annual Scientific Meeting
*as of October 1
None of our programs would be possible without the generous support of our community.
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