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OMEF Conference Assistance Grant

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 up to $500 reimbursement of expenses like transportation, lodging, meals, registration fees (if applicable), etc. 


Eligibility - Leadership

Students enrolled in an Oregon-based MD, DO 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: 

  • From URiM backgrounds
  • Unable to attend without financial assistance 
  • Have not received support from OMEF before
  • Planning to practice in Oregon after graduation
  • Passionate about helping rural, underserved or URiM communities


Lastly, student membership in the Oregon Medical Association is also required, and is free - www.theoma.org/join.  You will be asked for this number 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 will include: 

  • A personal statement describing why you chose this conference, in what capacity you will participate, your leadership goals/outcomes that this will support, and the impact it could have on your professional development.  


  • A high-level travel budget & other financial support received/applied for.


  • A letter of support from your institution’s Program Director approving time away to attend & confirming academic good standing.


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 (ideally 6 weeks before the conference begins); requests for funding of past conferences will not be considered.  Also, cash advances are not available.  Students may receive only one OMEF Conference Assistance Grant per calendar year.  


Thank you for your interest!  Any questions, please feel free to email us.  

2023 Events*

WSMRF - Carmel - 19-21 Jan


SIR - Phoenix - 4-9 March

NASPAG - Nashville - 24-26 March

AMA Int'l - New Orleans - 30 Mar-1 Apr


SEA - Seattle - 14-16 April

*Nov 2022 abstract deadline


AAN - Boston & Virtual - 22-27 April

*Feb 1, 2023 abstract deadline


ACP - San Diego - 27-29 April


SAEM - Austin - 16-19 May

*Ambassadors Program!

*Jan 3, 2023 abstract deadline/FAQ


NRHA – San Diego - 16-19 May

*Jan 12, 2023 deadline for research submissions

 

ACOG - Baltimore - 19-21 May

*Early bird registration thru 2/12/23


AAPA – Nashville - 19-24 May 

*Medical Challenge Bowl Team Reg


ASCO - Chicago - 2-6 June

*Feb 14, 2023 Abstract Submissions due


AMA Annual Mtg - Chicago  - 10-14 June


AAFP – Kansas City, MO - 27-29 July

*April 1, 2023 Poster application deadline 


NMA Annual Convention - New Orleans - 29 July-2 August

*March 29, 2023 Abstract deadline


NASPGHAN - San Diego - 4-7 Oct

ACEP – Philadelphia - 9-12 Oct 


APA Mental Health - DC - 12-14 Oct

*March 2 submission deadline


AAFP’s FMX - Chicago - 26-30 Oct 


APHA Annual Mtg - Atlanta - 12-15 Nov

*March 31 Abstract Submissions due


AMA Interim Deleg - Loc TBD - 11-14 Nov


*This list is not exhaustive so please let us know about other national or Oregon conferences so we can build a calendar.


Change happens - please refer to each conference's website for current details.   

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