The Oregon Medical Education Foundation understands how valuable the experience of presenting at or attending a major conference is to a student’s overall educational and leadership experience. We are excited to encourage and support Oregon's future healthcare leaders as the world opens up again.
Photo credit: National Cancer Institute, Science Demonstration Conference, May 5, 1962
Eligibility
All current MD, DO & PA students in Oregon in good academic standing are welcome to apply.
Preference may be given to students who are:
Also, students who demonstrate a desire to practice in Oregon, and who have a passion for helping rural, underserved or underrepresented-in-medicine communities here will be given additional consideration.
Student membership in the Oregon Medical Association is also required, and is free - www.theoma.org/join.
Application Requirements
1. Online application - use the "Apply" button on the right.
A complete application will include:
2. Within 30 days of travel, students will need to submit a written summary of their experience to OMEF, along with their receipts for reimbursement.
Award amounts
If accepted, this is a one-time award of up to $500 towards eligible expenses, such as registration fees, transportation to/from host city, and hotel. Students may apply once per academic year.
Applications accepted year-round
Students are encouraged to apply early, ideally not less than six weeks from the conference start date. Decisions are made on a rolling basis, until funding runs out.
AAN - Seattle, WA - 2-3 April
SEA - Pittsburg, PA - 8-10 April
ACP - Chicago, IL - 28-30 April
SAEM - New Orleans, LA -10-13 May
NRHA – Albuquerque, NM - 10-13 May
AAPA – Indianapolis, IN - 21-25 May
ASCO - Chicago, IL - 3-7 June
AMA Annual Mtg - Chicago, IL - 10-15 June
SIR - Boston, MA - 11-14 June
AAFP – Kansas City, MO - 28-30 July
AAFP’s FMX – Washington, DC - 20-23 Sept
ACEP – San Francisco, CA - 1-4 Oct
NASPGHAN - Orlando, FL - 12-15 Oct
AMA Int'l - Orlando, FL - 13-15 Oct
APHA Annual Mtg - Boston, MA - 6-9 Nov
AMA Interim Deleg. - Honolulu, HI - 10-15 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.
None of our programs would be possible without the generous support of our community.
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