Save The Date
A Benefit Gala
Celebrating 10 Years of Doctors On Board Programs
Fall/Winter 2022
Watch the interview with Dr. Al Brooks on KRON4 News about the letter he and more than 400 ACCMA doctors signed encouraging patients to get vaccinated.
Big News
The Physicians Medical Forum (PMF) name has now been approved and finalized by the US Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO)
US Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO) approved and finalized the trademark for the name Doctors On Board Program, which now includes all of our programs under the DOB Trademark (pre-med/medical school/residency)
2022 Scholarships to Medical Students
University of California
David Geffen School of Medicine
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
2021 Scholarships to Medical Students
3rd year medical student
3rd year medical student
School of Medicine
3rd year medical student
1st year medical student
Physicians Medical Forum’s mission is the increase the retention and recruitment of African-American and underrepresented minority physicians, and, the betterment of health care services and delivery for the communities we serve.
2022 Doctors On Board® Program
and Community Health Internship
This year's program has been a great success. We are now making the program available to you so that you may reep the benefits of this wonderful program.
2022 DOB Program
Doctors On Board®
Program
and
Community Health
Internship
Virtual Program
The 2022 program has ended. Please check back in the Fall for the 2023 program.
Learn more about the program and download workshop materials.
Community Health
Internship
Future Women Doctors
Initiative
Doctors On Board® Program
and
Community Health Internship
Virtural Program
An innovative and exciting opportunity for African American/Black and underrepresented minority (URM) women students who want to become medical doctors.
This program is partially funded by:
The California Wellness Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Northern California Community Benefits Programs, The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls and grants and donations from other individuals and businesses.
Future Black Doctors
National Registry
A nationwide registry pipeline of African American/Black students who want to become doctors
Future Men Doctors
Initiative
Doctors On Board® Program
and
Community Health Internship
Virtural Program
An innovative and exciting opportunity for African American/Black and underrepresented minority (URM) men students who want to become medical doctors.
This program is partially funded by: The California Wellness Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Northern California Community Benefits Programs, and other grants and donations from other individuals and businesses.
Future Black Doctors
National Registry
Virtual Summit
THIS SUMMER
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
This event is for future aspiring doctors.
To participate, please registered at the Future Black Doctors National Registry.
To date, more than 700 have registered.
A Message From The President
On behalf of the Physicians Medical Forum (PMF), thank you for your continued support to our funders, physicians and medical professionals, medical schools and educational institutions, organizations and individuals, and most of all, the students who are the future doctors and their families for your vision and commitment to a better health and wellness.
PMF is committed to inspiring, educating and providing pathways that will build stronger and healthier individuals and communities that will be sustainable for all of our future wellness.
Sincerely,Albert L. Brooks, M.D., President
An Update from the Executive Director
In keeping with our overall mission to increase the number of African American/Black and underrepresented minorities medical doctors, PMF is delighted to have completed the 2022 Doctors On Board and Community Health Internship Program (DOB/CHI).
Thank you to the many physicians, medical schools and educators, speakers, students and our awesome PMF team who were instrumental in making this program a success.
We look forward to providing additional programs, initiatives and opportunities for future aspiring doctors throughout 2022. Additionally, we are making plans for 2023 being a hybrid of virtual and in-person programs, internships, mentoring, workshops, mock and specialty clinics, scholarships and stipends, and special project opportunities.
Wishing You All the Best,
Stalfana A. Bello, M.P.A., Executive Director
Get the latest updates
Congratulations!
Limi Ahmed
2021-2022
DOB-1st Year Medical Student
UCLA David Geffen
School of Medicine
Charlene K. Green, PsyD
2020-2021
Received Doctorate in
Human and Organizational Psychology
Currently Director: Admissions | Student & Resident Diversity | Student Development
UC Davis School of Medicine
Bethel Mieso
2021-2022
Matched and is going to Stanford for Pediatric Residency.
Zena Simmons
2021
PMF Medical Student Scholarship Recipient.
UC Davis School of Medicine
Carleigh Williams
2022
Accepted into
UCSF School of Medicine
Check out the latest Opportinities
Scholarships
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Diversity Scholars Program (DSP)
The purpose of the scholarship is to increase the number of highly qualified underrepresented in medicine (see definition below) applicants to the UBCHO pediatric residency program. Recipients will be given the opportunity to complete a month-long rotation between August and January of their 4th year.
2022 Kaiser Permanente Northern California Medical Student Scholarship
We are proud of Kaiser Permanente’s social mission, research, clinical expertise, and leadership efforts in helping communities thrive. As part of this mission, we recognize the potential of future physicians and their contributions by offering $5,000 scholarships to fourth-year students selected for their demonstrated commitment to under-served communities.
Pipeline Programs
Kaiser Permanente Northern California 2022 Introduction to Integrated Health Care Virtual Summer Program
Our program seeks to attract medical student leaders who value culturally sensitive care and who seek to provide our communities with health care solutions.
Free Pre-Medical Postbaccalaureate Webinar
The UC Postbaccalaureate Consortium is a partnership of postbaccalaureate premedical programs at the Schools of Medicine at UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, and UC San Francisco. The mission of the Consortium is to increase the number of physicians who practice in shortage areas of California by assisting capable and dedicated students from disadvantaged backgrounds in gaining admission to medical school.
Job Opportunities
Recruiting for multiple physician attending and leadership positions
Alameda Health System
East Bay Medical Group (EBMG)
Physician Urgent Care-Telehealth Opportunity – Level 1 Trauma Center
Alameda Health System
Highland General Hospital
FQHC HGH Urgent Care
Oakland, CA
Physician II – Board Certified/Eligible
Alameda Health Systems
Eastmont Wellness Center
Oakland, CA
Board Certified/Board Eligible Primary Care Physician
Alameda Health System
Hayward Wellness Center
Your support makes a difference
Why
Do We
Need PMF?
Upcoming Events
June 30, 2022 | 5:30 – 7:30pm
UC Davis School Of Medicine College, Career, & Resource Fair – Sacramento Native American Health Center
July 15, 2022 | 9am – 12pm
UC Davis School Of Medicine – Virtual Information Session
April 1, 2023
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit
CONTINUOUS
Physicians Medical Forum Visiting Elective Scholarship Program (VESP), Visiting Clerkship (VCP)
News and Announcements
ACCMA Welcomes Katrina Peters, M.D. as the 2020 President
The East Bay medical community celebrated the 151st ACCMA Annual Meeting this year, featuring the installation of 2020 ACCMA President Katrina Peters, M.D. The ACCMA
23 new black students admitted this Fall to UCD School of Medicine
UC Davis School of Medicine welcomed 23 new black students this Fall at their White Coat Ceremony.
SNMA Medical Student For a Day
On Sunday, December 8th, SNMA at UCSF hosted their “Medical Student for a Day Conference (MS4D)”, a low-cost, hands-on event aiming to provide low-income and
ACCMA Welcomes Katrina Peters, M.D. as the 2020 President
The East Bay medical community celebrated the 151st ACCMA Annual Meeting this year, featuring the installation of 2020 ACCMA President Katrina Peters, M.D. The ACCMA
23 new black students admitted this Fall to UCD School of Medicine
UC Davis School of Medicine welcomed 23 new black students this Fall at their White Coat Ceremony.
SNMA Medical Student For a Day
On Sunday, December 8th, SNMA at UCSF hosted their “Medical Student for a Day Conference (MS4D)”, a low-cost, hands-on event aiming to provide low-income and
Scholarship Opportunities
Physicians Medical Forum Scholarship
The Physicians Medical Forum (PMF) offers annual scholarships to African American medical students and residents who are in good standing at an accredited medical school or residency program.
Sinkler Miller Medical Association Scholarship
Sinkler Miller Medical Association offers annual scholarships to high school, nursing, post-bac and medical students who are African American.
William Alexander Jackson Ross, Sr., M.D. Scholarship
William Alexander Jackson Ross, Sr., M.D. was a prominent Orthopedic Surgeon in the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area. He strongly believed in eliminating healthcare disparities among minorities and was a dedicated member of the Sinkler Miller Association. Dr. Ross passed away in 2007. In his honor and to continue his legacy, his family is funding this scholarship to assist residents who are in a surgery training program.
Great Accomplishments
Congratulations to Janee Murray
Janee was awarded the 2018 medical students scholarship from The Links, Incorporated for $50,000.
Congratulations Brainna Ennis
Brianna Ennis, who is now a 4th-year medical students at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine. Briana was awarded PMF’s Visiting Elective
Shaina Lipa, M.D. Awarded The Commonwealth Fund Fellowship
Shaina Lipa, M.D. has been named a recipient of the 2018-2019 Commonwealth Fund Mongan Fellowship in Minority Health Policy. The Fellowship provides $45,300 tuition toward
Congratulations to Janee Murray
Janee was awarded the 2018 medical students scholarship from The Links, Incorporated for $50,000.
Congratulations Brainna Ennis
Brianna Ennis, who is now a 4th-year medical students at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine. Briana was awarded PMF’s Visiting Elective
Shaina Lipa, M.D. Awarded The Commonwealth Fund Fellowship
Shaina Lipa, M.D. has been named a recipient of the 2018-2019 Commonwealth Fund Mongan Fellowship in Minority Health Policy. The Fellowship provides $45,300 tuition toward
"Where Are They Now?"
So many students, medical students, pharmacy students and resident who have been a part pf PMF over the years have gone on to fulfill their dreams and as doctors, pharmacists and administrators. Let’s take a look to see where they are now.
Bethel Mieso
Case Western University School of Medicine
Cleveland, Ohio
PMF Envolvement
- Doctors On Board Pipeline Program
- Community Health Ambassadors Internship
- Mentoring
- Community Service Learning Project
Changing
Medicine
in Our
Community
Help Us Continue Our Mission
Through programs like Doctors On Board Pipeline Program, Community Health Ambassadors Internship Program, Visiting Elective/Visiting Clerkships Resident Scholarships, Educational Workshops, Scholarships, Mentoring and Outreach support for medical students, post bac and high school students, and many other activities, the Physicians Medical Forum (PMF) continues its mission of encouraging recruitment and retention of African-American/Black and underrepresented physicians & pharmacists. PMF strives to have a culturally diverse workforce which provides quality healthcare for people of color, the underserved communities, and indeed, health and wellness for all throughout the Oakland/San Francisco Northern California Bay Area.
But we cannot do this without your help
Please Donate
Help us to achieve these goals and strive to eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of education & healthcare for patients.
Please donate here
or
Please send contributions to:
Physicians Medical Forum
6114 La Salle Avenue, #601
Oakland, CA 94611
Physicians Medical Forum is a 501 (c)(3)non-profit, Tax ID: 30-0086728
All contribution of tax deductible to the extend allowed by law
Thank you
Thank You to Our Funders
